Hotels near Ses Salines Natural Park

Ses Salines is the 18.4 km² UNESCO-listed nature reserve that covers the southern tip of Ibiza and the strait between Ibiza and Formentera. The salt flats themselves have been worked since Phoenician times - around 60,000 tonnes of sea salt are still harvested each year - and host flamingos, herons, and rare migratory birdlife. Boardwalks at the salt-pan edges allow easy walking without disturbing the wildlife.

The two main beaches inside the park are Platja de Ses Salines (a long sandy beach with the legendary beach clubs Sa Trinxa and Jockey Club) and Es Cavallet, Ibiza's official nudist and LGBTQ+ beach, fronted by pine dunes and a protected Posidonia sea-grass meadow. Birdwatching is best at the Torre de Ses Portes viewpoint at the far southern tip, where you can also see Formentera across the strait.

Pro Tip: Park at the Torre de Ses Portes lot and walk 15 minutes south along the coast path between Ses Salines and Es Cavallet - this hidden stretch is where most visitors never bother to look. Bring a packed lunch since the beach restaurants are very expensive.