Cala Comte (Platges de Comte)

Cala Comte, also called Platges de Comte, is a white-sand beach on the west coast of Ibiza in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It is one of the island's best-known sunset beaches, with turquoise water, a scattering of rocky outcrops and views toward the Illes Bledes offshore. It received a Blue Flag award in 2010, and its western end is family-friendly while the eastern end is unofficially naturist.

Visitors typically spend two to four hours here. The beach is a series of small coves with fine sand and clear, shallow water that suits swimming and snorkelling. Lifeguards are present in summer, and seasonal restaurants and beach clubs sit behind the sand, offering food, drinks and rented sunbeds. Parking and sunbeds are charged in summer, while the beach itself is free to enter. The rocks and small islets close to the shore are popular with snorkellers, and the water tends to be calm on most days.

Sunset is the main event. From June to September the sun goes down over the Illes Bledes and the sea, and visitors gather along the sand and the rocks to watch. For photographs, the best angles are from the rocky points at either end of the beach, looking across the bay as the sky changes colour. Early morning gives a quieter alternative with softer light and a nearly empty beach.

Crowds are heaviest on summer afternoons and evenings, particularly in July and August, when the car park fills early and beach clubs are busy. Mid-week mornings are calmer. Boat shuttles run from Sant Antoni in summer, and a summer bus links the beach with Sant Antoni and Ibiza Town, which can be easier than driving. Visitors should bring sun protection and water, and respect naturist areas at the eastern end by avoiding photography of other beachgoers.