Discover Ibiza’s hidden coves with this coastline walk

WHILE dismissed by many as a ‘get together island’, beneath the veneer of strobe lights and beer, Ibiza hides a treasure trove of gorgeous coves, laidback chiringuitos and cliffside walks. 

The easiest way to discover the island’s pure magnificence, a stroll alongside the coast lets you uncover a number of coves in at some point.

This 2-3 hour route from Cala Salada to San Antonio lets you take within the gorgeous shoreline whereas taking a dip within the azure blue sea at each cease. 

Begin by travelling to the attractive Cala Salada, simply ten minutes exterior of the get together hub, San Antonio. 

You may drive however in the event you’re staying in San Antonio, we advocate taking a brief taxi trip so that you don’t must return in your automobile.

Cala Salada is a large cove with barely pebbly sand main out to the turquoise sea. It’s flanked by a nicely outfitted restaurant and towering rocks.

Whilst you can keep right here, it’s nicely definitely worth the effort to traverse the rocks on the suitable hand facet of the seaside to succeed in Cala Saladeta, a smaller cove with even clearer water and golden sands. 

Take a refreshing dip within the sea to wake you up from final evening’s get together as fish swim round your ft. 

In the event you like a sandy seaside, keep right here some time as the following few coves are a lot rockier than the gentle Cala Saladeta. 

As soon as executed, head again up the rocks and admire the wildflowers framing the paradisiacal seaside beneath. 

Behind the bar on Cala Salada, discover the discreet concrete steps heading up on the suitable facet. 

They’ll lead you up a hill to a gathering of pine timber, the place it is best to head left (although it feels counterintuitive).

Go by an outdated tennis court docket and the countless partitions of Artesia Villa till you come to a different fork within the street, the place you’ll flip proper in direction of the ocean.

After admiring the views of Cala Salada from above, observe the shoreline till you see individuals sunbathing on the dramatic rocks down beneath. 

In the event you fancy a dip, head down the marked path to make your mermaid goals a actuality by leaping into the inexperienced sea from the rocks. 

Alternatively, you possibly can head straight alongside the shoreline to Cala Yoga, a secluded seaside in style with locals.

Right here, you could go down the hill and throughout the seaside to proceed along with your stroll, however don’t fear it’s not a steep climb. 

Whereas this isn’t probably the most picturesque of Ibiza’s seashores, it’s a comparatively unknown spot which makes it a tranquil different to the favored Cala Saladeta and Gracioneta. 

After exploring Yoga Seaside, go up in direction of Punta de sa Galera, a rocky headland mentioning into the waves. 

Stroll all the best way to the tip to get expansive views of the rugged and delightful shoreline earlier than rejoining the path. 

At this level, the stroll turns into barely more difficult as a result of unkempt paths between luxurious villas and the coast. 

Daring the extra rugged paths is nicely value it over the cliffs jutting out into the ocean’s dazzling tapestry of colors. 

After some time, you’ll come to a street, the place you possibly can seize a drink at Hostal La Torre.

Whereas the views are spectacular, the worth tag might shock you much more, with a €5 cafe con leche being probably the most affordable factor on the menu. 

After the resort, observe the street alongside to the tip, the place you’ll discover a small unassuming path main down into but extra rugged terrain. 

Wander by means of the shaded, woody space till you emerge at a small energy station and automobile park. 

Observe the shoreline round till you attain Cala Gracioneta, one among our favourites on the path. 

Though it has a luxe seaside membership, it’s simply as good to take a seat within the solar in your towel, surrounded by the rock formations and timber overhanging the crystal clear water. 

Right here, the water is shallower than in different coves, so it’s good for a springtime dip, particularly as a result of you possibly can swim round to the following cove, Cala Gracio.

Don’t neglect to convey your snorkel, as there’s loads of marine life to be noticed in each cove. 

Although not as picturesque as Cala Gracioneta, the stroll to Cala Gracio feels prefer it was taken straight from a postcard and is the right spot in your subsequent vacation snaps.

The cove can be good for individuals who don’t like crowds, being a wider, much less in style seaside. 

In the event you’re drained, you possibly can hop on a bus to San Antonio from right here, however to get probably the most out of your day, keep it up the path to Cap Blanc Aquarium earlier than finally reaching the city centre.