Es Vedrà viewpoint

What makes the Es Vedrà viewpoint special

Es Vedrà is a 413-metre-high rocky island. It lies about 2.5 km off the coast at Cala d’Hort, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Next to it is the smaller island of Es Vedranell.

Since 2002, both islands have been protected as a nature reserve, together with other islets off the west coast and the surrounding sea. The area’s official name is Reserves naturals des Vedrà, es Vedranell i els illots de Ponent.

The classic viewpoint is on the cliff by the Torre des Savinar, a watchtower dating from 1763 that’s protected as cultural heritage. The spot is called s’Era des Mataret. For years it drew large numbers of visitors, especially around sunset.

The hippie cave below the viewpoint

Just below the edge of the cliff is a cave known as the hippie cave or Cova del Mirador. For years, visitors left all sorts of things there: mattresses, chairs, blankets, books, bracelets and notes. Now and then, people stayed there too. Sant Josep town council reportedly cleared the cave in 2017. A little further along is a second, smaller cave.

Getting there and parking

The viewpoint has been closed since February 2025. With the town council’s permission, the owners of the Cap Blanc and es Savinar estates blocked off the car parks with boulders and earth. Pedestrians are no longer allowed to walk to the viewpoint or the Torre des Savinar either. There’s a fence, and the council has put up signs marking the closure. According to the local press, this was still the case in July 2026.

The land is privately owned. That’s why we no longer describe the old walking route to the caves here.

Since June 2026 there’s been a new pin on Google Maps called ‘Mirador de es Vedrà’, a little further north. According to the local press, it’s in protected woodland with no proper path, and visitors are creating new trails there. We advise against going there too.

Don’t park along the road to Cala d’Hort: you could get a hefty fine. In June 2026 the council reached an agreement with the owners of two plots of land so that you can park on them for free. They’re at the junction of the road to Cala d’Hort and the road to Cala Vedella. Check whether they’re open when you get there.

Where you can still see Es Vedrà

The beach at Cala d’Hort faces Es Vedrà. The pin on our map is at this beach, not at the closed viewpoint. From the beach you have a clear view of the island, including around sunset.

You can get a closer look at Es Vedrà from the water. You may not land on Es Vedrà or Es Vedranell without permission from the Balearic government.

Reserves naturals des Vedrà, es Vedranell i els illots de Ponent (Balearic government, in Catalan)

Facilities

There are no facilities at the closed viewpoint. There are a few restaurants at Cala d’Hort; they’re listed separately on the map.

Tips for your visit

• Before you set off, check whether the car parks near Cala d’Hort are open.
• Get there in good time: parking at Cala d’Hort is limited too.
• Bring water and sun protection.
• Take your rubbish away with you.
• Respect fences and signs, even if you see other people going past them.