Cala Comte (Sant Josep, Ibiza)

Cala Comte is a group of small sandy coves on the west coast of Ibiza, in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, facing the islets of s’Illa des Bosc and sa Conillera. You get there by car from Sant Agustí des Vedrà (about 11 km, signposted) or, in summer, by bus from Sant Antoni or by the boats that leave Sant Antoni port. The water is shallow and clear, there are restaurants and a car park on the headland, and it is one of the island’s best-known sunset spots. It suits families and snorkellers; skip it in July and August if you want space on the sand.

Quick facts

• Names: Cala Comte in English guides; Cala Conta in Spanish; Platges de Comte in Catalan, the official name. The coves include Es Comte de Tramuntana, Es Comte de Ponent and Es Racó d’en Xic.
• Where: west coast of Ibiza, municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia (07829), between the Punta de sa Torre and the Escull de ses Punxes.
• Coordinates: 38.9629, 1.2212.
• Size: 120 m long and 22 m wide, golden sand (spain.info).
• Water: calm, shallow and clear, with a rocky seabed at the sides.
• Crowds: occupancy rated high (spain.info).
• Facilities: sun loungers and sunshades for rent, water-sports rental, toilets and showers, lifeguards in summer.
• Entry: free.

Access and parking

By car: from the village of Sant Agustí des Vedrà (11.1 km) follow the road signs to the beach, according to the Balearic Islands tourist board. The nearest main road listed by spain.info is the PM-803. The last stretch is the Carretera de Comte, which ends on the low headland above the coves.

Parking: the tourist board says you can leave your car at the beach. OpenStreetMap shows a car park about 130 m from the sand and an unpaved one about 230 m away, behind the coves. We could not confirm the number of spaces or whether a fee is charged in 2026. In summer the car parks fill early.

By bus: the “Cala Comte” stop is about 100 m from the beach. OpenStreetMap maps bus line L04 between Sant Antoni and Platges de Comte. We could not open a 2026 timetable, so check it before you rely on it.

By boat: in summer, motorboats from the port of Sant Antoni stop at Cala Comte and other beaches along this coast (tourist board).

What to expect

Cala Comte is not one beach but a string of small coves of fine sand between flat rocks. Spain’s official tourism site, spain.info, says Es Comte de Tramuntana and Es Comte de Ponent have most of the services and shallow, calm water that suits families. Es Racó d’en Xic, the third cove, is more secluded; OpenStreetMap marks it as a nudist beach.

From the shore you see the Illots de Ponent: s’Illa des Bosc, sa Conillera, s’Espartar and ses Bledes, part of a nature reserve. On the point south of the coves stands the old En Rovira watchtower. The rocky seabed has plenty of fish, so bring a mask.

The headland above the coves has restaurants and beach bars. OpenStreetMap lists Sunset Ashram, S’illa des Bosc and Ses Roques within about 220 m of the sand. The beach faces west, so sunset is the busiest time of day.

Practical details

• Services listed by spain.info: sunshade and sun lounger rental, water-craft rental, toilets, showers, bins, cleaning service and a telephone.
• Food: several restaurants and bars on the headland; prices could not be checked.
• Snorkelling: best along the rocks at the sides of the coves.
• Shade: there are no trees on the sand; bring a sunshade or rent one.
• Nearest marina: Coralmar marina, 5.6 km away (spain.info).

Accessibility and safety

Best time to visit

June and September give you warm water with fewer people than July and August, when the car parks fill and the sand is crowded. Arrive in the morning if you want a spot near the water. For sunset, come early or take the bus or boat. In winter the services close, but the view is the same.

Nearby alternatives

• Cala d’Hort, 8.1 km south: a longer sand-and-pebble beach facing the rock island of Es Vedrà.
• Cala Saladeta, 8.5 km north-east: a small pine-backed cove near Sant Antoni, reached on foot from Cala Salada.
• Dalt Vila, 19.7 km away: the walled old town of Ibiza.
• Ses Illetes, 29.3 km away on Formentera: a long white-sand beach, reached by ferry from Ibiza town.
• Camping La Playa Ibiza, 30.8 km away on the east coast, if you want to camp.

Distances are in a straight line from the beach.

FAQ

Is Cala Comte the same as Cala Conta?

Yes. Cala Comte, Cala Conta and Platges de Comte are names for the same group of coves in Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Racó d’en Xic is one of the coves.

How do I get to Cala Comte?

By car, follow the signs from Sant Agustí des Vedrà, about 11 km. OpenStreetMap shows bus line L04 from Sant Antoni to a stop 100 m from the beach, and in summer boats run from Sant Antoni port.

Is there parking at Cala Comte?

Yes. Two car parks sit on the headland, about 130 m and 230 m from the sand. They fill early in summer, and we could not confirm whether a fee applies in 2026.

Can you swim at Cala Comte?

Yes. The water is shallow and calm in the main coves, and lifeguards are on duty in summer. Do not try to swim to the islets.

When is the best time to visit Cala Comte?

June or September, in the morning. Stay for sunset if you do not mind crowds.

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