BeachPlatges de Comte
A string of small sandy coves on Ibiza’s west coast, also known as Cala Comte or Cala Conta.
What makes Cala Comte special
Cala Comte is on the west coast of Ibiza, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Its official Catalan name is Platges de Comte, and you’ll also see Cala Conta. It isn’t a single beach but a series of small coves with pale sand, separated by flat rock shelves.
The water is clear, and it’s shallow off the sandy beaches. Offshore lie the islets of s’Illa des Bosc, sa Conillera and s’Espartar. They belong to the nature reserve of Es Vedrà, Es Vedranell and the Illots de Ponent. Sant Josep town council points out that the natural environment here is fragile.
The coves face west, so the sun sets over the sea here. According to the council, the spot is known for its sunsets, with the islets in view. It gets busy in summer.
Getting there and parking
Cala Comte is about 13 km from the village of Sant Josep and 24 km from Ibiza Town. From Sant Antoni de Portmany, drive towards Port des Torrent and follow the signs. You can also turn off at Sant Agustí des Vedrà.
There’s a car park, but it fills up quickly in high season. A bus runs in the summer season. Boats also sail to Cala Comte from the Passeig de la Mar promenade in Sant Antoni, with several return trips a day. Check the current sailing times before you go.
Facilities
According to Sant Josep town council, you’ll find:
- a few restaurants and beach bars by the water
- sunlounger and parasol hire
- toilets at the restaurants
- an access ramp for wheelchair users
- lifeguards in high season
According to the council, there are no showers. A 2015 council guide also mentions jet ski hire and kayak and SUP tours, but what’s on offer varies from season to season.
Tips for your visit
- If you’re coming by car, get there early: the car park fills up quickly in summer.
- Bring a snorkel set. The rock shelves between the coves are good for snorkelling.
- Stay on the marked paths between the coves. The council asks visitors to do this to protect the fragile natural environment.
- Fancy a walk? Sant Josep town council describes a route from Platges de Comte to the old watchtower Torre d’en Rovira.
- Racó d’en Xic, a small beach nearby, is described as a nudist beach in a 2015 guide by Sant Josep town council.
- According to the same guide, in winter you’ll see fishermen here and, when the wind is from the west, kitesurfers.
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Practical information
- Address
- 07829, Balearen
- Coordinates
- 38.96250, 1.22014 · Show on map
- Good for
- sunset, snorkelling, swimming in clear, shallow water and walking to Torre d’en Rovira
- Parking
- Car park; fills up quickly in high season.
- Best time to go
- June to September for swimming; early in the day for a parking space, towards evening for the sunset.
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