BeachCala de Portinatx
The beaches of Portinatx in the north of Ibiza: S’Arenal Gros, S’Arenal Petit and the little beach by the harbour. Fine white sand and shallow water.
What makes S’Arenal Petit special
S’Arenal Petit is a small sandy beach by the village of Portinatx, on the north coast of Ibiza. It belongs to the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. The beach is one of the inlets of the bay of Portinatx and lies between S’Arenal Gros and the Punta de sa Torre.
It’s about 55 m long and 40 m wide, according to Spain.info, the Spanish government’s tourism website. The seabed slopes gently: 25 m from the shore, the water is about a metre deep, says the Balearic Islands tourist board. There are rocks on either side, and pines and buildings behind the beach. The beach faces north-west.
Spain.info classes it as an urban beach with high occupancy, so in season, don’t count on having it to yourself.
Getting there and parking
By car, follow the signs to Portinatx. According to the Balearic Islands tourist board, there’s a free car park in the area. You can also get close by bus; the nearest stop is about a kilometre away.
S’Arenal Gros, the larger beach in Portinatx, is a few hundred metres away, so you can easily visit both on the same day.
Facilities
According to the official beach data on Spain.info, you’ll find:
- sunlounger and parasol hire
- jet ski, canoe and pedalo hire
- showers and toilets
- beach bars close by
Exactly what’s open can vary from season to season. There are also restaurants and cafés in the village of Portinatx.
Tips for your visit
- The water is shallow near the shore, but always keep an eye on children.
- You can snorkel along the rocks on either side.
- Bring sun protection; for shade, hire a parasol or head for the pines behind the beach.
- Combine your visit with S’Arenal Gros or a stroll around Portinatx. There’s another small beach by Portinatx harbour.
S’Arenal Petit on Illes Balears Travel (Govern de les Illes Balears)
Safety and nature
Hired jet skis, canoes and pedalos also use the bay. Swim inside the marked swimming area if there is one, and watch out for boats and other craft. There’s no information about lifeguards, so keep an eye on each other.
Coming by boat? Anchoring on posidonia seagrass meadows is prohibited (Real Decreto 191/2026). Choose a sandy bottom or an official mooring buoy.
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Practical information
- Address
- Carrer de s'Arenal Petit, 34, 07810 Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears
- Coordinates
- 39.10864, 1.51520 · Show on map
- Good for
- Families with young children, Snorkelling along the rocks and Combining with S’Arenal Gros
- Parking
- Free car park in the area (according to Illes Balears Travel; not checked on site).
- Best time to go
- June to September for swimming.
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