Secret spotAbandoned lighthouse of Sa Punta Grossa
The ruin of a 19th-century lighthouse on a cliff near Cala de Sant Vicent. The only way there is a dangerous, partly collapsed coastal path. Not for children.
What makes the Punta des Forn cave special
The Punta des Forn cave, Cova des Forn in Catalan, is on Ibiza’s north-east coast near Cala de Sant Vicent. The area belongs to the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. The bay is made up of two wide inlets, separated by the rocky points of Punta des Forn, where you’ll find the cave.
Its most distinctive feature is the large, slanting mouth; the cave is also known as ‘la cueva inclinada’, the slanting cave. The rock walls show large folds. From the cave you look out towards the old sa Punta Grossa lighthouse.
Nearby
The sa Punta Grossa lighthouse was in use from 1870 to 1916 and is now in a poor state of repair. In the same area is the Cova des Culleram, a cave sanctuary from the Punic period. More than 2,000 terracotta figurines dedicated to the goddess Tanit were found there.
Right by the cave, on top of the steep cliffs of sa Penya Blanca, is the Allà Dins development. When this spot was last described (2024), part of the old hotel complex stood empty and was falling into disrepair, with graffiti and an empty swimming pool; the former hotel rooms had been converted into apartments. Its current state hasn’t been checked.
Getting there and parking
Drive to the Allà Dins development above Cala de Sant Vicent. The road up is steep, winding and a dead end, finishing at the complex. Park only where there’s space, and don’t block residents’ driveways.
The walk starts at the complex’s former restaurant and pool. Take the path to the left of the building, past the pool and through the trees towards the sea. At the end, an old, partly crumbling concrete staircase leads down to the shore; at the bottom, turn right for the cave. Allow about 10 minutes on foot from where you park.
Facilities
There are no facilities at the cave. You’ll find restaurants and the beach down in Cala de Sant Vicent.
Tips for your visit
- Wear sturdy shoes; flip-flops aren’t suitable on the steps and rocks.
- Bring water and sun protection, and avoid the hottest part of the day in summer.
- Make sure your phone is charged.
- Combine the cave with a walk to the sa Punta Grossa lighthouse, which is also on this map.
- Take your rubbish away with you.
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Practical information
- Coordinates
- 39.08207, 1.60144 · Show on map
- Good for
- nature, photography and combining with the sa Punta Grossa lighthouse
- Parking
- At Allà Dins (old route: by the former restaurant and pool), only where there’s room to park; not checked
- Best time to go
- When the sea is calm; in summer, outside the hottest hours
Not checked yet
These details come from open data sources and have not been checked by IBIZAMAP yet. Check them before you go.
