Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort

Cala d'Hort is a small pebble and sand cove in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, on the south-west coast of Ibiza in Spain's Balearic Islands, about 15 km from Ibiza Town. Its main attraction is the view of Es Vedrà, a 382 m rock island that is a protected nature reserve and one of the best-known landmarks of the island. The drive from Ibiza Town takes about 30 minutes, while public transport takes about an hour: the Alsa T2 runs from the CETIS bus station to Sant Josep, and the A15 branch continues toward Es Cubells and Cala d'Hort. Fares start from about EUR 1.70 and are paid by card or QR on board, but the A15 runs on a seasonal timetable that should be confirmed at alsaibiza.es before the trip. Drivers use the regulated car park, as parking on yellow lines is fined. The old Mirador des Vedrà viewpoint above the beach has been fenced off by its owner since 2024/2025, so visitors watch the rock from the beach itself or from the restaurants beside it. A relaxed day can start with the morning bus to Sant Josep and its whitewashed church, continue to the cove for a swim and a walk along the shore with Es Vedrà in view, and take lunch at one of the beachside restaurants. The late afternoon is the traditional time to stay for the sunset, although the cove is very crowded on summer evenings and the return bus options are limited, so a taxi or car is more dependable after dark. The best season is April to June and September to October, when the light is good, the water is pleasant and the beach is less packed. Landing on Es Vedrà is not permitted because of its reserve status, and visitors should not expect to reach the island itself. Local information on the area is published by the Sant Josep town hall at santjosep.org.