BeachBabylon Beach
A small cove within walking distance of Santa Eulària des Riu, named after the beach restaurant of the same name.
What makes Es Niu Blau special
Between Santa Eulària des Riu and Cala Pada, on Ibiza’s east coast, lies the beach of Es Niu Blau. You’ll also see it called Playa Niu Blau. The centre of Santa Eulària is about 2 km away.
On either side, small headlands covered in greenery reach out into the sea. The Torrent d’Arabí, a stream that washes down stones and pebbles, flows out onto the beach.
According to the town council, the beach is about 100 m long and 12 m wide on average. Fine natural sand alternates with stony stretches and rocky outcrops. Underwater, you’ll see sand, pebbles and, above all, rocks. The seabed slopes gently, and the council describes the atmosphere as family-friendly.
So Es Niu Blau isn’t a beach of pure fine sand. If you like lying on soft sand, find a spot on one of the sandy stretches or head for the town beach in Santa Eulària.
In the EU assessment, the bathing water was rated ‘excellent’ for the 2025 season, as it was in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Getting there and parking
From Santa Eulària, take the road towards Es Canar and follow the signs to the beach. By car it only takes a few minutes. Turespaña, Spain’s national tourism organisation, also describes the beach as easy to reach on foot; it’s about 2 km from the town centre. If you’re going by bus, check the current route and the nearest stop beforehand.
You can park near the beach. The town council also mentions parking spaces for people with reduced mobility and adapted access to the beach. The official information doesn’t say how many regular parking spaces there are. In high season, allow a little extra time to find a space.
Facilities
The town council and Turespaña list the following facilities. Most are only available in season.
- Restaurants on the beach
- Sunloungers and parasols for hire
- Showers and toilets
- Water sports and boat hire
- Parking spaces for people with reduced mobility
- Adapted access to the beach
Tips for your visit
- Bring water shoes: there are stones among the sand, and underwater it’s mostly rock.
- The rocky seabed makes the beach interesting for snorkelling. Keep a close eye out for pedalos and other people doing water sports, though.
- Combine Es Niu Blau with other beaches on the same road, such as Cala Pada and Cala Martina, or with the town beach in Santa Eulària.
- If you want to eat at one of the restaurants, check the opening hours beforehand. Outside the high season, some may be closed.
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Practical information
- Address
- Cami Haya, 31, 07849, Illes Balears
- Coordinates
- 38.99261, 1.55257 · Show on map
- Good for
- families, swimming, snorkelling and water sports
- Parking
- Parking near the beach and spaces for people with reduced mobility; capacity not officially known
- Best time to go
- Swimming season (roughly June to September); beach facilities are seasonal
Not checked yet
These details come from open data sources and have not been checked by IBIZAMAP yet. Check them before you go.
