A horseshoe-shaped beach with a small fishing harbour and calm water, close to the Punta Arabí market.
Platja d'es Canar is a horseshoe-shaped beach on the east coast, sheltered by a small fishing harbour and calm enough for families. It has sunbed hire, boat excursions, watersports and seafood restaurants on the sand. The Punta Arabí hippy market is a short walk away and runs on Wednesdays in season. The sea is clear and shallow, and the beach is busy in July and August but easy to reach by the Alsa U6 line from Santa Eulària.
| Distance | About 18 km north-east of Ibiza Town |
|---|---|
| Getting there | Alsa U6 from Santa Eulària to Es Canar or the D4 discobus in summer (EUR 1.70 to EUR 3.00, about USD 1.96 to USD 3.45, by card or QR on board; check alsaibiza.es); AERO4 from the airport |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Best season | May to October |
| Address | Passeig Marítim d'es Canar, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands, Spain |
Amenities
- Sunbed and parasol hire
- Beach restaurants
- Watersports hire
- Lifeguard in season
- Promenade
Good to know
- Best for
- families, couples, swimmers, market lovers
Location
Passeig Marítim d'es Canar, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands, Spain
39.0017, 1.5781 View on map
Highlights
- Calm horseshoe bay with a small harbour
- Boat trips and watersports
- Seafood restaurants on the sand
- Punta Arabí market nearby on Wednesdays in season
Tips for visiting
- Visit the Punta Arabí market on a Wednesday in season; confirm hours locally.
- Use the U6 bus from Santa Eulària.
- Walk to the quieter ends of the beach.
- Book a restaurant table at weekends.
When to visit
May to October
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Frequently asked questions
Is Es Canar family friendly?
Yes, the water is calm and shallow.
Is there a market?
The Punta Arabí hippy market is a short walk away, usually on Wednesdays in season.
How do I get there?
Alsa U6 from Santa Eulària, or the D4 discobus at night.