Sa Pedrera de Cala d’Hort

What makes Sa Pedrera special

Just above sea level, below a cliff on Ibiza’s south-west coast, lies the old quarry of Sa Pedrera de Cala d’Hort. Many people know it as ‘Atlantis’. It’s about 2 km south of the beach at Cala d’Hort, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. From the quarry you look out over the rocky island of Es Vedrà.

Marès, a calcareous sandstone, was quarried here. According to the Enciclopèdia d’Eivissa i Formentera, the stone went to Sant Antoni or to Ibiza Town. Cutting it out left large rectangular hollows in the rock. Some of them fill with seawater, so it looks as if there are natural swimming pools.

It’s often said that the stones were used for the city walls of Dalt Vila. Marès was indeed used in those walls, but we haven’t found any reliable source saying it came from this quarry. Apart from the nickname, the place has nothing to do with the sunken city of Atlantis.

To the right of the hollows is an opening in the rock with drawings and small sculptures. To the left is a large peace sign made of stones. At the top of the cliff there are stone circles.

Getting there and parking

Since February 2025, the owners of the land around es Savinar and Cap Blanc have blocked off the car parks with boulders and earth. They’ve also banned pedestrians. According to the local press, this also applies to the area around Sa Pedrera; the way down starts on that private land.

That’s why we no longer give directions. On top of that, parking along the road to Cala d’Hort could get you a hefty fine.

If you want to see Es Vedrà, head to the beach at Cala d’Hort. In June 2026 the town 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.

Facilities

There are no facilities and no drinking water at Sa Pedrera. 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 access has reopened. Until it does, the beach at Cala d’Hort is the alternative.
• Respect fences and signs, even if you see other people going past them.
• If access ever reopens: wear sturdy walking shoes with good grip, bring plenty of water, set off early and carry a backpack so your hands are free.
• Leave the stones, drawings and sculptures as they are, and take your rubbish with you.