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5 West Coast of Ibiza 7 Cala Tarida
Another beautiful Tips for Drivers
The main attraction of Ibiza’s west coast is its magnificent cove, Cala Tarida has Length: About 20 km (12 miles).
golden beaches and
beaches, many of which are tucked away in small coves a number of family Stopping-off points: All resorts
have bars and restaurants. Over
and offer family-friendly facilities and safe bathing. Some Illa Sa Conillera friendly hotels. Until night accommodation may be
of the resorts have become built up in recent years, but recently a quiet difficult to find during
the west coast remains one of the island’s most beautiful corner of the island, peak season.
it is beginning to
areas, with a romantic coastline, pristine waters and remote get busy, especially Additional information: There
are no petrol stations along the
mountains clad in pine trees. The mysterious islet of Es during high season. entire route. The nearest one is
Vedrà (see p127), just off the coast, is a remarkable sight in Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Some
and featured in the film South Pacific as Bali Ha’i. The places can be reached by bus.
route suggested here cuts across the
Serra de Sant Josep in the south and Illa de s´Esparta J Sant Antoni
bypasses the highest peak on the de Portmany 8 Port d’es Torrent
island, Sa Talaiassa (475 m/1,558 ft). Here you can join
an organized canoe
Sant Antoni
6 Cala Molí de Portmany trip to Illa Sa Conillera
This small resort is and Cala Bassa. Several
flanked by steep of the nearby villas
cliffs and consists of are owned by the
modest villas and rich and famous,
pensions surrounded Sant Agustí including Claudia
by green pine trees. des Vedrà Schiffer.
Its beach is regarded
as one of the most
beautiful on 9 Cala Bassa
the island. One of the most
Sant Josep beautiful and
de sa Talaia popular beaches
5 Cala Vedella in the region of
This little resort is slowly becom Sant Antoni de
ing fashionable. Situated at the Portmany; it can
mouth of a narrow inlet, it has a Eivissa be reached by
wonderful beach and plenty of bus. Numerous
lowrise hotels and apartments. cruising boats visit
The resort is unlikely to be the local harbour.
spoiled as there is no room
for large hotels.
3 Mirador des Savinar
The best way to reach
nearby Torre de Pirata, 1 Es Cubells
a former watchtower J J This village has a
and now a viewpoint, beautifully simple
is on foot. A drive over the church and a modest
bumpy road may damage Vista Alegre restaurant. It offers a
your car. The point provides magnificent view over
the best view of Es Vedrà. J Cala d’Es Cubells. On
a clear day you can
see Formentera
from here.
Illa Vedranell
Illa es Vedrà Key
4 Cala d’Hort Suggested route
This is the southernmost resort on Other road
the western coast. Many visitors 2 Cap Llentrisca 0 kilometres 2
come to this beach, far from the The rough track leading along the Scenic road 0 miles 2
main resorts and towns, to admire craggy cliffs is fairly difficult, but
the view of Es Vedrà, others to from here you can see the entire
enjoy the exquisite local paella. south coast of the island.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p151 and pp161–3 For keys to symbols see back flap
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