BeachS’Arenal Petit
A small sandy beach in Portinatx on Ibiza’s north coast, with shallow water, sunlounger hire and places to eat and drink nearby.
What makes Portinatx special
Portinatx is a resort in the far north of Ibiza, in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. Its bay has three small sandy beaches: S’Arenal Gros, S’Arenal Petit and a little beach by the harbour, Port de Portinatx. This map pin is at S’Arenal Gros (S’Arenal Gran in Turespaña’s guide), the largest of the three.
All three beaches have fine white sand, and the water stays shallow for some way out. Turespaña does report moderate waves at the two larger beaches, though; at the harbour beach the water is calm. Wooded hills rise behind the bay. Elsewhere in the municipality, the coast is mostly cliffs.
Portinatx isn’t a nightlife resort. There are restaurants, supermarkets and a few bars, and the atmosphere is mainly geared towards families. If you’re after nightlife, you’ll do better elsewhere on the island.
Getting there and parking
Because Portinatx is in the north, it takes longer to get here from Ibiza Town and the south coast than to many other beaches. A bus runs between Portinatx and Ibiza Town, more often in summer than in winter.
You can park near the beach, but space is tight in high season, so get there in good time. S’Arenal Gros and S’Arenal Petit are linked by a short path, so it’s easy to walk from one beach to the other.
Facilities
According to the beach guide published by Turespaña, Spain’s national tourism organisation, the beaches of Portinatx have:
- sunlounger and parasol hire
- hire of small craft, including jet skis, canoes and pedalos at S’Arenal Petit
- toilets and showers
There are restaurants and cafés around the bay, and the village has supermarkets and shops for groceries and beach gear.
Tips for your visit
- Bring a snorkel set. The little beach by the harbour is marked as a diving area in the official beach guide.
- Want to see more of the area? The Punta des Moscarter lighthouse is north-east of Portinatx, and you can get there on foot or by car.
- If you’re staying all day, you can eat at one of the restaurants around the bay – fish or seafood, for example.
- In July and August, arrive early, especially if you’re coming by car.
- Bring sun cream and plenty of water, for the children too.
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Practical information
- Address
- Ctra. Venda de Portinatx, 70-76, 07810 Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears
- Coordinates
- 39.11005, 1.51728 · Show on map
- Good for
- families with children, swimming in shallow water, snorkelling and a beach day away from the party crowds
- Parking
- Parking near the beach; limited in high season.
- Best time to go
- June to September for swimming; in July and August, arrive early because of parking.
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