Best Beaches with Sunbeds in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera

We rank the 17 beaches with sunbeds and umbrellas in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. Cala Macarella (Spain) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Ses Illetes, Cala d'Hort.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 16 of the 17 have easy access, and 3 are hidden gems.

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1Cala Macarella

Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A pale sand cove with turquoise water, enclosed by pine-covered cliffs on the south coast of Menorca.

2Ses Illetes

Formentera, Spain · 4.8 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

A long strip of white sand and shallow, almost Caribbean-coloured water on the northern tip of Formentera.

3Cala d'Hort

Sant Josep, Ibiza · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A small, beautifully framed cove in south-west Ibiza where the dramatic rock of Es Vedra rises from the sea just offshore.

4Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana, Ferreries, Menorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A half-crescent cove of white sand and calm, shallow water on the south coast of Menorca, ringed by pine-covered cliffs.

5Cala Saona

Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered sandy cove on the west coast of Formentera with clear shallow water and traditional boat houses on the rocks.

6Ses Illetes Beach, Formentera

Ses Illetes, Formentera · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Ses Illetes is a narrow peninsula on the north of Formentera, with white sand and shallow water in a Mediterranean turquoise.

7Cala Comte

Sant Josep, Ibiza, Spain · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Small sandy coves with very clear water and low islets offshore, on the west coast of Ibiza.

8Cala en Porter, Menorca

Cala en Porter, Menorca · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Cala en Porter is a cove of fine white sand in a narrow ravine on the south coast of Menorca, with turquoise water and tall cliffs on both sides.

9Platja de Migjorn, Formentera

Migjorn, Formentera · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Platja de Migjorn is a long sandy beach on the south coast of Formentera, running for several kilometres.

10Cala Bassa

Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A wide sandy bay on the west coast of Ibiza with calm, shallow water backed by pine trees.

11Cala Benirras

Sant Joan, Ibiza · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered cove on the north coast of Ibiza with a small beach of sand and pebbles, framed by pine-covered hills and the Cap Bernat rock stack.

12Cala Salada

Sant Antoni, Ibiza, Spain · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered cove on the west coast of Ibiza, with clear green-blue water and pine-covered slopes.

13Cala Tarida

Sant Josep, Ibiza, Balearic Islands · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A west-facing bay on Ibiza with clear water and a curve of sand, popular for evening sunsets.

14Ses Salines

Sant Josep, Ibiza, Balearic Islands · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long sandy beach at the southern tip of Ibiza, inside the Ses Salines natural park with dunes and pine woods behind.

15Cala Gracio, Ibiza

Cala Gracio, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Cala Gracio is a sheltered cove on the west coast of Ibiza, a short drive north of Sant Antoni de Portmany.

16Son Bou Beach, Menorca

Son Bou, Alaior, Menorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Son Bou is the longest beach on Menorca, a wide strip of golden sand on the south coast backed by dunes and a hotel strip.

17Playa d en Bossa, Ibiza

Playa d en Bossa, Ibiza · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Playa d en Bossa is the longest beach on Ibiza, a wide stretch of fine sand south of Ibiza Town with shallow water.

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How we picked these beaches

Included when our practical info says sunbeds or umbrellas can be rented on or next to the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Prices change each season, so confirm locally. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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