BeachCala d’Hort
A small cove on the south-west coast looking out to the rocky islands of Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell. Sand and stones, clear water and restaurants around the bay.
What makes Cap Blanc special
The name Cap Blanc means ‘white cape’, after the pale, clay-like tones of the coast. The headland is on Ibiza’s south-west coast, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. You’ll find it south of Cala d’Hort, along the coast towards Sa Pedrera.
Below the cliffs is a small pebble beach with views of Es Vedrà, the uninhabited rocky island off the coast. Behind the cliffs, wooded slopes rise towards Sa Talaia, which at 475 m is the highest point on Ibiza.
This stretch of coast is undeveloped. There’s no beach bar, you can’t hire a sunlounger and you shouldn’t count on a lifeguard.
Getting there and parking
Cap Blanc is about 21 km west of Ibiza Town. The little beach is hard to reach: the final stretch is a steep, difficult descent. According to older descriptions, there are ropes to hold on to. Whether they’re still there and securely fixed hasn’t been checked.
There’s no checked information about a car park or bus stop at Cap Blanc. If you drive to this part of the coast, only park where it’s allowed and don’t block roads or entrances.
You can also see the headland from the water. Sant Josep town council describes a kayak route from Cala Carbó via Cala d’Hort to Sa Pedrera, which goes round Cap Blanc. There are reefs around the headland, so take care when the sea is rough.
Kayak route Cala Carbó – Cala d’Hort – Sa Pedrera (Sant Josep town council)
Safety and nature
- Keep away from the cliff edge. Clay-like rock can crumble.
- Bring plenty of water and sun protection: there’s nothing to buy on the beach.
- It’s best not to go alone, and tell someone where you’re going.
- From 1 May to 15 October, recreational fires are banned in woodland.
Es Vedrà, Es Vedranell and the islets off the west coast (Illots de Ponent) have been a nature reserve since 2002. Since 2023, the sea around Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell has also been a marine reserve. If you’re arriving by boat, don’t anchor over seagrass (Posidonia): this is prohibited, and only the designated buoys may be used.
Tips for your visit
- Combine Cap Blanc with a visit to Cala d’Hort, north of the headland.
- Start the climb back well before sunset. The path is even trickier in the dark.
- Leave stones, plants and animals alone, and take your rubbish home with you.
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Practical information
- Address
- 07839, Balearen
- Coordinates
- 38.87811, 1.22461 · Show on map
- Good for
- views of Es Vedrà, experienced walkers and kayaking along the coast
- Parking
- No checked information.
- Best time to go
- Dry days with a calm sea; start the climb back well before sunset.
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