Best Sandy Beaches in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera

We rank the 20 sandy beaches in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. Cala Macarella (Spain) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Cala Macarelleta, Cala Pregonda.

The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 15 of the 20 have easy access, and 6 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.

2Cala Macarelleta

Menorca, Spain · 4.8 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A tiny turquoise cove tucked below pine-covered cliffs, a short coastal walk from its bigger neighbour.

3Cala Pregonda

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

A wild north-coast cove of reddish-gold sand framed by rust-coloured rocks and clear green-blue water, with no buildings behind it.

4Ses 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.

5Cala en Turqueta

Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A small sandy cove with clear green-blue water and pine trees reaching down to the shore on the south-west coast of Menorca.

6Cala 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.

7Cala Mitjana

Ciutadella, Menorca · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A small, sheltered cove of white sand and clear turquoise water, framed by pine trees and low cliffs on the south coast of Menorca.

8Cala 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.

9Ses 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.

10Cala 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.

11Cala 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.

12Platja 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.

13Cala 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.

14Cala 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.

15Cala 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.

16Ses 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.

17Ses 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.

18Cala 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.

19Son 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.

20Playa 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 the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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