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A beach on the bay of Sant Antoni with white sand and calm, gently shelving water. You can walk here from the town centre along the promenade.
What makes Playa de Sant Antoni special
Playa de Sant Antoni is the town beach of Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west side of Ibiza. The town council calls it s’Arenal. It lies in the middle of Sant Antoni bay, between the roundabout on the Passeig de la Mar and Punta des Molí.
The beach has fine sand. The promenade runs right behind it, lined with cafés, restaurants and shops. So you’re not out in nature here, but right in the middle of town. The upside: everything is within walking distance.
The bay opens to the west, so in the evening you look out from the beach towards the setting sun. By day it’s all about swimming and water sports; in the evening, the focus shifts to the promenade.
Sporting events and other activities take place on the beach all year round. During the Sant Bartomeu festivities, a battle between Romans and Carthaginians is re-enacted here.
Getting there and parking
From the centre of Sant Antoni, it’s a short walk to the beach. If you’re coming by car, park in the nearby streets or car parks. In summer, finding a space can take a while.
Sant Antoni has bus connections with other parts of the island. Routes and timetables change with the season, so check them before you set off.
Facilities
According to Sant Antoni town council, you’ll find the following on and around s’Arenal:
- sunlounger hire
- showers and ramps down to the sand, accessible to wheelchair users
- lifeguards during the summer season
- water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding, plus a beach volleyball court
- a calisthenics park for outdoor workouts
- bars and restaurants along the promenade
Hire and lifeguards are mainly available in season. Outside the summer, there may be less on offer.
Water quality
The bathing water at s’Arenal is monitored at two points. In the 2025 EU bathing season, one point was rated ‘good’ and the other ‘sufficient’. Source: European Environment Agency (EEA).
Tips for your visit
- Arrive early if you want a spot close to the water.
- Bring sun cream and a hat, or hire a sunlounger and parasol when they’re available in season.
- Stay for the sunset, then get something to eat on the promenade.
- In season, boats leave Sant Antoni harbour for trips along the coast. That way you can combine the town beach with a quieter cove further along.
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Practical information
- Address
- Ibiza, Balearic Islands
- Coordinates
- 38.97435, 1.30758 · Show on map
- Good for
- swimming, water sports, sunsets, a beach in town and accessible beach visits
- Parking
- In nearby streets and car parks (not checked)
- Best time to go
- In the summer season for lifeguards and hire; in the evening for the sunset
Not checked yet
These details come from open data sources and have not been checked by IBIZAMAP yet. Check them before you go.
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