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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.
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
GPS · 39.0961° N, 1.4506° E
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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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Boat & beach8 hDay boat trip to Formentera with snorkelling stops
4.6(3,421 reviews)
Cross the Es Freus strait in a fast catamaran, drop anchor over Formentera's translucent water and enjoy free time on Ses Illetes — repeatedly ranked among the world's finest beaches.
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- Snorkelling stop with gear provided
- Four hours of free time on Ses Illetes
- Onboard bar and lunch option
Boat & beach3 hSunset sailing around Es Vedrà
4.8(2,187 reviews)
Sail out of Sant Antoni harbour and drop anchor beside the mystical rock of Es Vedrà as the sun dips behind it. A glass of cava per guest and small tapas platter are included.
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£56per person
- Small-group sailing yacht
- Cava and tapas on board
- Anchor stop for a sunset swim
Boat & beach6 hCala Salada and Cala d'Hort by catamaran
4.7(1,342 reviews)
Depart from Sant Antoni and cruise both flanks of the west coast: a swim at Cala Salada in the morning and Cala d'Hort under Es Vedrà in the afternoon, with paella served on board.
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£52per person
- Two anchor stops with snorkelling
- Paella and open bar on board
- Live DJ on afternoon departures
Culture3 hDalt Vila at dusk with an Ibicencan tapas crawl
4.7(894 reviews)
Climb the seven bastions of Dalt Vila as the walls light up amber, then dip into three of the old town's oldest tabernas for wine and Ibicencan tapas.
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£32per person
- Local English-speaking guide
- Three tapas stops in historic tabernas
- Small groups (max 12)
Adventure1.5 hJet-ski safari along the west coast to Es Vedrà
4.9(621 reviews)
Ride your own jet-ski along the wildest stretch of Ibiza's west coast under the guidance of an instructor, with a photo stop at the base of Es Vedrà.
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£82per person
- No previous licence required
- Photo stop at the base of Es Vedrà
- Fuel and safety gear included
Culture5 hLas Dalias hippy market and the north of the island
4.5(412 reviews)
The Saturday version of Las Dalias combined with the greenest, quietest corners of the north: Sant Joan, Portinatx and a stop at a beach shack for a leisurely lunch.
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£38per person
- Hotel pick-up in an air-conditioned coach
- Free time inside Las Dalias market
- Local guide across the northern villages
Nightlife6 hIbiza VIP club experience with skip-the-queue entry
4.6(289 reviews)
Skip the queue at Pacha, Hï or Ushuaïa on the biggest opening nights of the season, with meet-up drinks at a nearby bar and a private transfer to the door.
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£95per person
- Skip-the-queue club entry
- Meet-up drinks before the club
- Private transfer to the venue
Food & wine3.5 hOld Town food tour with wine and local produce
4.8(231 reviews)
A slow walk through La Marina and Dalt Vila, stopping at four family-run venues for sobrasada, Ibicencan cheese, Balearic wines and the local hierbas ibicencas.
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£54per person
- Four seated tasting stops
- Balearic wines and hierbas ibicencas
- Small groups (max 10)
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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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