BeachPlatja de ses Salines
A long sandy beach in the south of Ibiza, in the Ses Salines Natural Park. Beach bars, beach hire, paid parking and a bus stop close to the beach.
What makes Cala Pluma special
Sand, rocks and a boulder with an elegant pattern: that’s Cala Pluma, a small cove in the south of Ibiza. It’s in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, on the coast of Ses Salines Natural Park. Platja de ses Salines and Es Cavallet are nearby.
In calm weather, the water is clear and good for swimming and snorkelling. There are rocks around the sand, including in the water.
The natural park was established in 2001. It protects the salt pans, the dunes and the sea between Ibiza and Formentera. The park’s seagrass meadows (Posidonia) have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1999.
Getting there and parking
Be prepared for a walk along unpaved paths or rough ground by the coast. Platja de ses Salines, which is also on the map, is a logical starting point.
You can park at the larger beaches nearby. Es Cavallet has a car park that’s often full in summer. So in high season, arrive early or come by bike or public transport.
Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water shoes for the rocky patches in the water.
Facilities
In the cove itself, there are no beach bars, restaurants, toilets or sunloungers for hire. Bring your own water, food and sun protection. At certain times of day, the rocks give a little shade. The larger beaches nearby, such as Platja de ses Salines, do have beach bars.
Tips for your visit
- Bring plenty of drinking water, especially in July and August.
- Combine the cove with a coastal walk to the Torre de ses Portes. This old defensive tower between Ses Salines and Es Cavallet looks out over Es Freus, the strait between Ibiza and Formentera.
- Behind the coast lie the park’s salt flats, where you’ll see waterbirds and sometimes flamingos.
- Go early in the day: it’s cooler for the walk and easier to park.
Safety and nature
You’re in a protected natural park. Stay on the existing paths, keep off the dunes and leave plants, stones and shells where they are.
Coming by boat? Drop anchor on sand, not in the seagrass. Take all your rubbish home with you.
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Practical information
- Coordinates
- 38.84146, 1.39102 · Show on map
- Good for
- swimming, snorkelling, nature and photography
- Parking
- At the larger beaches nearby (including Es Cavallet); often full in summer
- Best time to go
- Swimming season (roughly June to September) in calm weather; in July and August, early in the day
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