Beach · Sant Joan · Ibiza

Cala Benirràs

Sunday sunset drums

A northern cove tucked between cliffs, famous for the hippy drummers who have played every Sunday at sunset since the 1970s. Relaxed, spiritual atmosphere.

Type
Rocky cove
Length
180 m
Sand
Sand and pebbles
Water
Turquoise · 24 °C · views of the 'Finger of God' islet
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GPS · 39.0961° N, 1.4506° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Free car park (150 spaces). On summer Sundays it fills up by 5 pm; arrive earlier or park along the upper road.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Sundays: arrive by 6 pm for the sunset drums. Ordinary days: early morning for a quiet swim.

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How you get there

Getting there

By car from Sant Miquel de Balansat (10 min on a winding road). L34 bus from Ibiza on summer Sundays.

What you'll find

Services

  • Elements Ibiza (bohemian-chic bar/restaurant)
  • Sunbed and paddleboard hire
  • Showers and toilets
  • Lifeguard Jun–Sept

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01The 'Finger of God' is the finger-shaped rock pointing at the sky
  • 02Drums start around 7 pm and carry on well after dark
  • 03Book Elements three days ahead

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Practical questions about this beach

What is Cala Benirràs beach like?

Sunday sunset drums. A northern cove tucked between cliffs, famous for the hippy drummers who have played every Sunday at sunset since the 1970s. Relaxed, spiritual atmosphere. It's a rocky cove in Sant Joan, Ibiza: 180 m long, sand and pebbles, with water described as turquoise · 24 °c · views of the 'finger of god' islet.

Where do I park at Cala Benirràs?

Free car park (150 spaces). On summer Sundays it fills up by 5 pm; arrive earlier or park along the upper road.

What's the best time to visit Cala Benirràs?

Sundays: arrive by 6 pm for the sunset drums. Ordinary days: early morning for a quiet swim.

How do I get to Cala Benirràs?

By car from Sant Miquel de Balansat (10 min on a winding road). L34 bus from Ibiza on summer Sundays.

What facilities does Cala Benirràs have?

On site: Elements Ibiza (bohemian-chic bar/restaurant), Sunbed and paddleboard hire, Showers and toilets and Lifeguard Jun–Sept.

What should I know before visiting Cala Benirràs?

The 'Finger of God' is the finger-shaped rock pointing at the sky Drums start around 7 pm and carry on well after dark Book Elements three days ahead

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026