Of the four islands of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is the most popular in summer for anchoring on its beaches. Its beaches will impress you and you can also enjoy the tranquility of the sea while you watch the sunset and have a drink with your friends. It is a unique experience, don't miss it.

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Take a look at the boat ride offers in Ibiza. Here we show you the 12 best beaches to anchor on the island.

The 12 best beaches to anchor in Ibiza

1. Cala Vadella

Cala Vadella is a beautiful beach with crystal-clear water, highly recommended for anchoring. It is quite safe since it has a depth of more than 15 meters.
Anchoring is usually done between 3 and 4 meters on sand and algae bottoms. It is perfect to do it because it has rocky walls full of vegetation that protect from the wind and waves.
Being a secluded space, it turns out to be a little small for large boats, it is difficult to get close to the shore of the beach.

 Cala Vadella anchorage


Vadella cove is perfect for those looking to enjoy a day with family and children. Its waters are calm and you can also practice different water sports.
It is one of the most crowded beaches in Ibiza, so if you don't like the hassle I recommend that you visit other beaches.

2. Cala d’Hort

Cala d'Hort is another of the best coves in Ibiza as well as being one of the most emblematic on the island. It is a small cove that is located in a nature reserve located near the islands of Es Vedrá and Es Vedranell.
Apart from the views of the large island of Es Vedrá, you can see boathouses at the foot of the cliff that give a sailor touch to the beach.

Anchoring Cala D'Hort


It is a quiet cove with beautiful white sand and transparent waters. Anchoring is done between 5 and 8 meters, you also have a lot of space to choose where to position yourself
In this cove you can see one of the best sunsets in Ibiza. It is recommended that you do diving since it has a wide seabed and perfect waters.

3. Port of San Miguel

It is an old fishing boat recently renovated in the area tour. It is a perfect place to anchor as it is protected from winds and waves. Anchoring is usually done between five and seven meters deep.
The proximity to Bosch Island is what protects this cove. The Port of San Miguel is near the Can Marca cave.

 Puerto de San Miguel anchorage


You can practice different water sports and diving trips are organized.
It has a sandy beach with moderate depths.

4. Cala Salada

This cove is located north ofSan Antonio. Cala Salada is a quiet cove with fine sand and transparent waters surrounded by pine trees. It is hidden among the rocks so there are not usually many tourists.
Its bottom is rocky so you have to be careful with the rocks on the bottom when anchoring. It is usually anchored about 8 or 10 meters deep to have enough space.

 Anchoring Cala Salada


It has a small island to the north and a pier to the south. It is a perfect cove to anchor and watch the sunset in good company.

5. Cala Bassa

Cala Bassa is a very common and busy anchoring cove. It is located near San Antonio and stands out for its transparent waters and fine sand beach. It is ideal for children as it resembles an authentic natural pool.
It is very protected from the winds as it is surrounded by a pine and juniper forest. It has a bottom of algae and rocks.

 Anchoring Cala Bassa


It is usually anchored between 5 and 8 meters deep.
It is a very well-known cove and busy with tourists, although it is well worth anchoring there. You can also practice snorkeling and a wide variety of water sports.

6. Cala Jondal

Cala Jondal is located in a bay facing south. Its environment is benefited by its cliffs and pine trees where you usually find yachts and other types of boats that are anchoring there.
The sand is fine and anchoring is usually done between five and ten meters deep. It is a wide pebble beach.

 Anchoring Cala Jondal


It is a quiet beach, although quite crowded in summer. That is why we recommend that you go in the month of September because there will not be so many people and the water is still very pleasant


7. Cala Portitxol

It is one of the most beautiful and welcoming coves in Ibiza. It is located 6 kilometers from the town of San Miguel and is a perfect place to anchor.
It is very small in size and is made up of gravel and rocks. Anchoring is usually done at a depth of 5 meters on a rocky and sandy bottom.

 Anchoring Cala Portitxol


It is a quiet beach since large tourist boats cannot enter. There is only passage for small boats, and this is a great advantage because you enjoy anchoring 100%

8. Port Roig

It is a somewhat different cove and this is because in this cove there are reddish cliffs that give it its name. It is located on the coast of San José and very close to the beach of Cala Jondal. It is an old area of ​​fishermen's huts.
Port Roig is very well protected from the winds and the sea, therefore, it is the perfect place to anchor the boat and spend an incredible night.

 Anchoring in Port Roig


Anchoring is usually done between 5 and 10 meters deep on a bottom of algae and sand
If what you are looking for is tranquility, this is your beach. Although its popularity has increased in recent years, it is still a beach rarely visited by tourists.

9. Cala Benirrás

This cove is located after passing theIslet of Bernat. It is a beautiful place, although very small and this means that the boats get crowded. Despite the overcrowding, it is a fantastic and highly desired destination.

 Anchoring Cala Benirrás


Anchoring is usually done between five and eight meters deep on a sandy bottom. It has a sandy beach.

10. Cala Tarida

This cove with crystal clear waters and white sand is very popular in Ibiza due to the small secret coves it hides. It is made up of four beaches that look like a real natural pool.
Anchoring is good as long as you avoid the rocks on the bottom. At one end isEs Calonet, a natural pool where you can bathe.

 Anchoring Cala Tarida


It is an ideal cove for sunbathing, swimming on the beach due to its shallow depth; or carry out water activities in its crystal-clear waters.

11. Cala Molí

A recommended cove to be able to anchor without worries is this one. It is surrounded by a beautiful pine forest and a cliff.
It has a beach of fine sand and its waters are safe and calm, you can take a swim from the boat. Another ideal option is to do some water sport such as scuba diving or snorkeling and enjoy the seabed that this cove hides.

 Anchoring Cala Molí


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It is very small in size and is made up of gravel and rocks. Anchoring is usually done at a depth of 5 meters on a rocky and sandy bottom.

 Anchoring Cala Portitxol


It is a quiet beach since large tourist boats cannot enter. There is only passage for small boats, and this is a great advantage because you enjoy anchoring 100%

8. Port Roig

It is a somewhat different cove and this is because in this cove there are reddish cliffs that give it its name. It is located on the coast of San José and very close to the beach of Cala Jondal. It is an old area of ​​fishermen's huts.
Port Roig is very well protected from the winds and the sea, therefore, it is the perfect place to anchor the boat and spend an incredible night.

 Anchoring in Port Roig


Anchoring is usually done between 5 and 10 meters deep on a bottom of algae and sand
If what you are looking for is tranquility, this is your beach. Although its popularity has increased in recent years, it is still a beach rarely visited by tourists.

9. Cala Benirrás

This cove is located after passing theIslet of Bernat. It is a beautiful place, although very small and this means that the boats get crowded. Despite the overcrowding, it is a fantastic and highly desired destination.

 Anchoring Cala Benirrás


Anchoring is usually done between five and eight meters deep on a sandy bottom. It has a sandy beach.

10. Cala Tarida

This cove with crystal clear waters and white sand is very popular in Ibiza due to the small secret coves it hides. It is made up of four beaches that look like a real natural pool.
Anchoring is good as long as you avoid the rocks on the bottom. At one end isEs Calonet, a natural pool where you can bathe.

 Anchoring Cala Tarida


It is an ideal cove for sunbathing, swimming on the beach due to its shallow depth; or carry out water activities in its crystal-clear waters.

11. Cala Molí

A recommended cove to be able to anchor without worries is this one. It is surrounded by a beautiful pine forest and a cliff.
It has a beach of fine sand and its waters are safe and calm, you can take a swim from the boat. Another ideal option is to do some water sport such as scuba diving or snorkeling and enjoy the seabed that this cove hides.

 Anchoring Cala Molí


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