Es Vedra is a protected nature reserve, so you cannot set foot on it. The good news is that there are still three ways to get close: drive to the open viewpoint above Cala d'Hort, take a boat that passes the rock, or paddle out from Cala d'Hort.
Es Vedra is one of the most photographed rocks in the Mediterranean, but you cannot land on it: it is a protected reserve. Here are the three real ways to see it, from easiest to closest.
By car: the viewpoint above Cala d'Hort
The classic clifftop mirador by the Torre des Savinar has been closed on foot and by car since February 2025, when the private landowners shut it, as reported by Nou Diari. The open option on land is the viewing area just above Cala d'Hort beach, on the road down to the cove, and the beach itself for a lower, closer angle. Parking there changed during 2026, so check the local press before you drive. Details in our mirador d'Es Vedra guide.
By boat: the closest legal approach
To get right under the rock, take a boat. Boat tours and sunset cruises from San Antonio sail along the west coast with swim stops. Not all of them go as far south as Es Vedra, so pick one whose itinerary names the rock. That view is what makes the trip. Compare options in our best Es Vedra boat tours guide.
By kayak: for the adventurous
Strong paddlers can kayak from Cala d'Hort towards the rock. It is a serious paddle in open water and only for fit, experienced kayakers in calm conditions, but it gets you close under your own power.
Which should you choose?
For an easy view from land, drive to the viewpoint above Cala d'Hort. For the experience most people remember, take a sunset cruise, since the land closure does not affect the sea. Either way, plan around the light with our Es Vedra sunset guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you go on Es Vedra?
No. Es Vedra is a protected nature reserve and landing is not allowed. You can get close by boat or kayak and view it from the viewing area above Cala d'Hort beach.
What is the closest you can get to Es Vedra?
A boat or kayak gets you right up to the base of the rock, which is far closer than any land viewpoint.
How far is Es Vedra from San Antonio by boat?
It depends on the boat and the route. Es Vedra lies down the southwest coast from San Antonio, and not every San Antonio trip goes that far, so check the itinerary and timings of the tour you book.