Hotels near Cala Comte

Cala Comte (Spanish: Cala Conta) consistently ranks among the most photographed beaches in the Balearics and is the headline cove on any list of Ibiza beaches. The beach stretches roughly 200 metres of pale sand and pebbles in three connected sections, with the view dominated by the islets of S'Illa des Bosc and S'Espartar to the southwest and Es Vedra in the distance.

The water grades from pale turquoise close to shore to a deep cobalt over the protected Posidonia sea-grass meadows offshore, making this one of the better snorkelling beaches on the island. Sunset Ashram, a beach restaurant on the cliff at the south end, is the best-known sunset venue here - drinks rather than dinner is the move. Two beach restaurants and a kiosk handle food in season.

Pro Tip: Park in the upper free car park (signposted Cala Comte from the road) before 11 am in July or August. After that, the lower paid lots fill up (EUR 8-10) and the lower tier of the beach is full by noon. Bring water shoes - the rocky platforms either side of the sand are the best snorkelling spots.