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Easiest Beaches to Reach in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera

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

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

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Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain

1Ses 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.

Cala d'Hort, Sant Josep, Ibiza

2Cala 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.

Cala Galdana, Cala Galdana, Ferreries, Menorca

3Cala 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.

Cala Saona, Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain

4Cala 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.

Ses Illetes Beach, Formentera, Ses Illetes, Formentera

5Ses 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.

Cala Comte, Sant Josep, Ibiza, Spain

6Cala 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.

Cala en Porter, Menorca, Cala en Porter, Menorca

7Cala 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.

Platja de Migjorn, Formentera, Migjorn, Formentera

8Platja 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.

Cala Bassa, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza

9Cala 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.

Cala Benirras, Sant Joan, Ibiza

10Cala 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.

Cala Salada, Sant Antoni, Ibiza, Spain

11Cala 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.

Cala Tarida, Sant Josep, Ibiza, Balearic Islands

12Cala 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.

Ses Salines, Sant Josep, Ibiza, Balearic Islands

13Ses 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.

Ses Salines Beach, Ibiza, Ses Salines, Sant Josep, Ibiza

14Ses Salines Beach, Ibiza

Ses Salines, Sant Josep, Ibiza · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Ses Salines is a long sandy beach on the south of Ibiza, inside a natural park with salt flats and dunes.

Cala Gracio, Ibiza, Cala Gracio, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza

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.

Son Bou Beach, Menorca, Son Bou, Alaior, Menorca

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.

Playa d en Bossa, Ibiza, Playa d en Bossa, Ibiza

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.

Quick comparison

#BeachCountryScoreWaterBest seasonAccess
1Ses IlletesSpain4.825 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
2Cala d'HortSpain4.724 °CMay–OctoberEasy
3Cala GaldanaSpain4.623 °CMay–OctoberEasy
4Cala SaonaSpain4.624 °CMay–OctoberEasy
5Ses Illetes Beach, FormenteraSpain4.625 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
6Cala ComteSpain4.524 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
7Cala en Porter, MenorcaSpain4.524 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
8Platja de Migjorn, FormenteraSpain4.525 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
9Cala BassaSpain4.424 °CMay–OctoberEasy
10Cala BenirrasSpain4.424 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
11Cala SaladaSpain4.424 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
12Cala TaridaSpain4.424 °CMay–OctoberEasy
13Ses SalinesSpain4.424 °CMay–OctoberEasy
14Ses Salines Beach, IbizaSpain4.425 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
15Cala Gracio, IbizaSpain4.324 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
16Son Bou Beach, MenorcaSpain4.324 °CJune–SeptemberEasy
17Playa d en Bossa, IbizaSpain4.125 °CJune–SeptemberEasy

How we picked these beaches

Included when our access rating is Easy (a short, flat walk or direct road access), then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

Frequently asked questions

Which are the top-rated easy-access beaches in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera?

Our top three are Ses Illetes (4.8 out of 5), Cala d'Hort (4.7 out of 5), Cala Galdana (4.6 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.

When is the best time to visit these beaches?

Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.

Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?

Ses Illetes, Cala d'Hort, Cala Galdana, Cala Saona, Ses Illetes Beach, Formentera and 12 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.

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