Cala Salada is a small pine-ringed cove about 4 km north of San Antonio, inside the protected area of Es Amunts. It is one of the few Ibiza beaches with a car access control, so how you get there matters more than usual.
Cala Salada is a short, deep cove of sand and pebbles closed in by pine-covered hills, with fishermen's boat shelters cut into the rock and the island of Sa Conillera out at sea. The Balearic tourism board measures it at 55 metres long. It is small, it is protected, and in summer the town council limits the cars to keep it that way.
Where Cala Salada is and how to get there
Cala Salada is in the municipality of Sant Antoni, about 4 km north of San Antonio, on the road towards Santa Agnès. It is part of Es Amunts, a protected natural area in the north-west of the island.
- By car: about 15 minutes from San Antonio, heading towards Santa Agnès and turning left at the signs. But read the access rules below first.
- Bus P7: Sant Antoni to Can Coix to Cala Salada. The ride from San Antonio bus station takes about 15 minutes. From the Monday after the third Sunday of May until 30 September it runs every 15 minutes for most of the day, from 9:30 until the last return from Cala Salada at 20:50. In early May and in October it runs every 30 minutes. From November to April there is no service.
- Boat: in summer a boat links the port of San Antonio with Cala Salada.
Car access and parking at Cala Salada
In 2026 the Sant Antoni council runs an access control on the road down to the cove from 1 May to 15 October, every day from 9:30 to 17:00. In those hours cars are let down only until the car park spaces are full. Vehicles adapted for people with reduced mobility, motorbikes, bicycles, taxis and residents or workers of the area are exempt.
In practice, if you drive in the middle of the day in summer you may be turned back at the control when the car park is full. Two ways to avoid it: park at Can Coix, where the P7 stops, and ride the last stretch, or arrive early. Above the beach there is a small car park, and those are the spaces the control counts. From the first car park a marked footpath of about 500 metres leads down to the sand.
What to do at Cala Salada
The Balearic tourism board lists lifeguards and rental of loungers and pedal boats. There is also a restaurant on the beach, known for fish.
- Snorkel: the bottom mixes sand, stones and Posidonia seagrass, and the water is very clear. Follow the rocks at the edges rather than the middle of the cove.
- Cala Saladeta: the small sister cove shares the same inlet, separated by a strip of rock. A coastal footpath links the two, with a view over the whole bay. Wear shoes with grip.
- Fishermen's shelters: the old boat huts under the cliffs are part of what makes the place look the way it does. They are private, so photograph them from the outside.
- Swim and float: the cove is closed and usually calm, with a view out to Sa Conillera, the largest islet off Ibiza's west coast.
Best time to go
For a quiet swim, go early. The first P7 of the day leaves San Antonio at 9:30 and arrives at 9:45, before the beach fills up. The Balearic tourism board recommends staying for the sunset, which usually means driving. In June and July the last P7 back leaves before sunset. In May, June and the second half of September the water is warm enough and the cove is much quieter than in August.
See Cala Salada from the sea
The coast between San Antonio and Cala Salada is a line of cliffs and small inlets that you cannot see from the road. Our catalogue includes a snorkel trip to Cala Salada and the north coast that stops in the cove to swim among the rocks. For other options along the west and north-west coast, see the boat tours from San Antonio.
Tips before you go
- Check the P7 timetable on the island bus network site before you go, as frequencies change in May, June and October.
- Wear shoes with grip if you plan to walk over to Saladeta.
- Carry water. There is one restaurant, and in high season it is busy.
- Posidonia seagrass is protected in the Balearics by Decree 25/2018. Do not stand on it or pull it up when you snorkel.
Heading north after this? Read our guides to Benirràs and Cala Xarraca, or compare the best beaches in Ibiza.
Frequently asked questions
Can you drive to Cala Salada?
Yes, while there is space. In 2026 the Sant Antoni council runs an access control at Cala Salada from 1 May to 15 October, every day from 9:30 to 17:00, that lets cars down only until the car park spaces are full. Motorbikes, bicycles, taxis, adapted vehicles and residents are exempt.
How do you get to Cala Salada by bus?
Take line P7 from San Antonio bus station. It stops at the Can Coix car park and reaches Cala Salada in about 15 minutes. From late May to 30 September it runs every 15 minutes for most of the day, from 9:30.
Where do you park for Cala Salada?
In season, park at Can Coix, where the P7 bus to Cala Salada stops, or in San Antonio. If there is space, you can drive to the small car park above the cove. The control counts those spaces, and from the first car park the beach is about 500 metres on foot.
How do you get from Cala Salada to Cala Saladeta?
Cala Saladeta is next to Cala Salada, in the same inlet and separated by a rocky strip. A footpath along the coast links the two coves, with a view over the whole bay. Wear shoes with grip, as the path crosses uneven stone.
Is there a boat to Cala Salada?
Yes. In summer a boat service connects the port of San Antonio with Cala Salada, according to the Sant Antoni council and the Balearic tourism board. It is the only way down with a view of the cliffs of Es Amunts on the way.
Is Cala Salada good for snorkelling?
Yes. The seabed at Cala Salada mixes sand, stones and Posidonia seagrass, and the water is very clear. The rocks at the edges and the fishermen's boat shelters at the edges are where you will see the most fish.