Secret spotPunta de Xarracó caves
Two coastal caves near Cala Xarraca, Cova d’en Jaumet and Cova de Llevant, plus views from Punta de Xarracó. Rocky ground, with some scrambling.
What makes the Torre de Portinatx special
On one of the headlands that enclose the bay of Portinatx stands an 18th-century watchtower: the Torre de Portinatx. The headland is in the north of Ibiza, in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. From here you look out over the rocky coastline and the sea.
The conical tower has two storeys and is built of marès, a local calcareous sandstone, with lime mortar. It was designed by the engineer Joan Ballester i Zafra, who also designed the Torre des Savinar near Es Vedrà. The tower only ever served as a lookout post and was never armed with cannons. Since 1993 it has been protected as a Bé d’Interès Cultural (BIC), a monument of cultural interest.
The tower was later converted into a home. It’s privately owned, so you can’t go inside; you can only see it from the outside.
Getting there and parking
The tower makes a short stop on a drive around the north of the island. Here’s how to get there:
- From the village of Sant Joan de Labritja, drive towards Portinatx.
- On the way you pass the turn-offs for Cala Xarraca, S’Illot des Renclí and Cala Xuclar.
- After that, look out on the left for a small pink sign saying ‘Punta de Sa Torre’ and turn left there. This turning comes before the beach of s’Arenal in Portinatx.
- Carry on until the tarmac turns into a dirt road.
- Park along that road somewhere you won’t be in anyone’s way.
- Walk the last stretch, about 150 metres, along the path to the tower.
Facilities
There are no facilities at the tower. For food and drink, head to the resort of Portinatx, around the bay. The Six Senses Ibiza hotel is also on the coast nearby.
Tips for your visit
- Wear sturdy shoes: the dirt road and the short path are uneven.
- Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the light is softer and it’s less hot.
- Bring a camera for the cliffs and the sea, especially around sunset.
- Combine the tower with a stop at Cala Xarraca or Cala Xuclar on the way.
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Practical information
- Coordinates
- 39.11195, 1.50838 · Show on map
- Good for
- history, photography, short walk and a stop on a drive around the north
- Parking
- Along the dirt road to the headland (no designated car park known).
- Best time to go
- Early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
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