Sight guide · Ibiza · Spain
Visiting Torre des Savinar
An 18th-century watchtower, also called the Pirate Tower, built to warn of raids, stands on the cliffs above Es Vedrà.
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Quick answer
Torre des Savinar is a viewpoint in South-west coast, Ibiza. Allow 1 hour; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Viewpoint
- Area
- South-west coast
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, free, off the beaten path and photo spot
- Best months
- May–July
About Torre des Savinar
An 18th-century watchtower, also called the Pirate Tower, built to warn of raids, stands on the cliffs above Es Vedrà. A short walk from a dirt-track car park leads to one of the best views on the island over Es Vedrà and its smaller sister islet, Es Vedranell.
Tip: Wear sturdy shoes and stay well back from the cliff edge, especially on windy days.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: South-west coast.
Best time to visit Torre des Savinar
Torre des Savinar 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.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-May the sun sets at about 20:59 local time (calculated for Ibiza).
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Ibiza itinerary visits Torre des Savinar on day 2, together with Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort, Atlantis (Sa Pedrera) and Ibiza's superclubs.
- No. 10 of the 19 sights in our Ibiza things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Ibiza.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Ibiza.
Near Torre des Savinar
Also in South-west coast, so you can walk between them:
- Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort — half a day, free
- Atlantis (Sa Pedrera) — 3–4 hours, free
If you like Torre des Savinar
- Dalt Vila — Ibiza Town, 2–3 hours
- Cala Comte — Sant Antoni, Half a day
- Ses Salines Natural Park — South coast, Half a day
- Cala de Benirràs — North coast, Half a day
Staying near Torre des Savinar
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Torre des Savinar?
Plan 1 hour. With Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort nearby, it fits a half-day in South-west coast.
+Is Torre des Savinar free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Torre des Savinar?
May–July for the most comfortable weather. Wear sturdy shoes and stay well back from the cliff edge, especially on windy days.
+Do I need to book Torre des Savinar in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.