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Visiting Ses Salines Natural Park
The southern tip of Ibiza is a protected landscape of salt pans, dunes, pine woods and two of the island's best beaches, Ses Salines and Es Cavallet.
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Quick answer
Ses Salines Natural Park is a nature spot in South coast, Ibiza. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- South coast
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, free, outdoors and kids
- Best months
- May–July
About Ses Salines Natural Park
The southern tip of Ibiza is a protected landscape of salt pans, dunes, pine woods and two of the island's best beaches, Ses Salines and Es Cavallet. Salt is still harvested here, and flamingos and other wading birds visit the pans, especially outside summer.
Tip: Walk the path between Ses Salines and Es Cavallet beaches, and look for birds on the salt pans near the road.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: South coast, the island's longest beach, lined with hotels and big-name club venues.
Best time to visit Ses Salines Natural Park
Ses Salines Natural Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Ses Salines Natural Park is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Dalt Vila and Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort.
- No. 11 of the 19 sights in our Ibiza things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Ibiza.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Ibiza.
- A family favourite in Ibiza with kids.
If you like Ses Salines Natural Park
- Dalt Vila — Ibiza Town, 2–3 hours
- Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort — South-west coast, Half a day
- Cala Comte — Sant Antoni, Half a day
- Torre des Savinar — South-west coast, 1 hour
Staying near Ses Salines Natural Park
Stay in Platja d'en Bossa ($$$) to walk here: the island's longest beach, lined with hotels and big-name club venues. All areas to stay in Ibiza.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Ses Salines Natural Park?
Plan half a day.
+Is Ses Salines Natural Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Ses Salines Natural Park?
May–July for the most comfortable weather. Walk the path between Ses Salines and Es Cavallet beaches, and look for birds on the salt pans near the road.
+Do I need to book Ses Salines Natural Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Ses Salines Natural Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Ibiza. Ibiza has a family-friendly side away from the party areas: the east coast around Santa Eulària, Es Canar and Cala Llonga has shallow, sheltered beaches and calm evenings, and Dalt Vila, the caves at Can Marçà and boat trips appeal to children.