Hotels near Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta

A short drive north of Sant Antoni, Cala Salada and the smaller adjoining Cala Saladeta form one of the most photographed beach pairs on the island. The two coves sit at the end of a single road through pine forest, with the larger Cala Salada featuring a small sand-and-pebble beach, a single restaurant, and a row of traditional whitewashed fishing boat sheds (the varaderos) at its north end.

Cala Saladeta - reached by a 5-minute clamber over rocks at the north end of Cala Salada - is the smaller, quieter cove and arguably the prettier of the two for swimming. The water clarity here ranks among the best on Ibiza thanks to the same Posidonia sea-grass meadows that protect the western beaches. Both coves sit within a designated protected area and parking is deliberately limited.

Pro Tip: Drive in before 10 am in peak season (July-August) or risk a 25-minute walk back from a remote upper car park. Bring sturdy water shoes for the rocky scramble between the two coves. The single restaurant runs out of tables by 1.30 pm at lunch.