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A sandy beach in a horseshoe-shaped bay near Santa Eulària, with plenty of facilities, water sports and, in season, the Punta Arabí hippie market on Wednesdays.
What makes Cala Nova special
About 5 km from Santa Eulària, on Ibiza’s east coast, you’ll find Cala Nova. The beach is in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu and is about 250 m long and 40 m wide on average. Steep rocks close off the bay at both ends, and behind the beach is pine forest.
The sand is pale and medium-grained. A rocky stretch in the middle of the beach effectively splits it into two small coves. Otherwise the seabed is sandy and slopes gently: 50 m out, the water is about 2 m deep.
Above all, keep an eye on the wind. The beach is open to the east: when the wind blows from that direction, the swell builds and waves roll in. That also draws surfers. When there’s little wind, it’s a shallow, calm bay for swimming.
In the EU bathing water assessment for the 2025 season, Cala Nova was rated ‘excellent’ (source: European Environment Agency).
Getting there and parking
You can drive to Cala Nova via Es Canar or Cala Llenya; the road is signposted. There’s free parking in the area, including disabled parking spaces. In July and August it can get busy, so it’s best to arrive early.
The bus won’t take you right to the beach. According to the Balearic Islands tourist board, the nearest stop is about 1.3 km away. Check the current timetable for routes and times.
Facilities
According to Santa Eulària town council, Cala Nova has:
- Lifeguards
- Showers
- Sunloungers and parasols for hire
- Restaurants
- Disabled parking spaces
Most facilities are only there during the bathing season. If you’re going outside the summer, don’t count on them.
Tips for your visit
- Check the wind forecast before you go: in an easterly it’s a wave beach, in light winds a calm bay for swimming.
- Keep an eye on the lifeguard flag, and stay out of the water when the red flag is flying.
- Water shoes come in handy for the rocky stretch in the middle of the beach.
- Coming by boat? Take care when anchoring in an easterly wind; the swell can build quickly.
- Combine your visit with Es Canar, the village with a marina south of the bay.
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Practical information
- Coordinates
- 39.00770, 1.58223 · Show on map
- Good for
- swimming in light winds, surfing in easterly winds and families
- Parking
- Free parking in the area, including disabled parking spaces
- Best time to go
- For swimming: days with little wind or a westerly. For waves: an easterly.
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