Es Cavallet is a long beach of white sand on the south-east coast, inside the Ses Salines natural park, next door to Ses Salines. Backed by dunes and low pine-covered hills, it is the island’s official naturist beach.
What it’s like
The beach is just over a kilometre long, with a wide strip of sand and protected dunes behind it: stay on the marked paths. On clear days there are views of Ibiza Town to the north and Formentera to the south, and east winds can bring big waves.
Clothing is optional along the whole beach, and the central stretch, behind the dunes, is the main naturist area. The southern end has long been a meeting point for the gay community.
There are sunbeds and parasols, a beach club and restaurants, especially at the northern end. Smoking is not allowed on the beach.
Lifeguards watch over the beach in season: from 1 July to 30 September, from 11am to 7pm, and from mid-May to the end of June and in the first half of October, for shorter hours around the middle of the day.
Getting there
Es Cavallet is about 10 kilometres from Ibiza Town, across the salt flats. The small car park at the northern end is free but fills quickly in summer. Alternatively, park at Ses Salines and walk about 20 minutes through the pine woods to the southern end. There is no bus to the beach.
Good to know
Out of season the beach is almost deserted, and the walk between Es Cavallet and Ses Salines, through the pines and past the salt pans, is one of the most beautiful on the island.
