Cala Boix is a small beach on the east coast of Ibiza, about ten minutes’ drive from Sant Carles. High cliffs enclose it, and its sand is unusually dark for the island, which gives it a wild, private feel.
What it’s like
The beach is about 100 metres long and narrow. The water is clear and bright, and when the wind blows from the east there are waves for body-surfing. The dark sand soaks up the heat, so bring something for your feet.
Steep concrete steps lead down from the road, which can be hard going for people with reduced mobility. On the sand there are sunbeds and parasols and a small beach bar, and on the cliffs above, three restaurants known for their fish, one of them with a sweeping view of the bay.
Lifeguards watch over the beach in season, usually from 11am to 6pm, and from 10am to 7pm in July and August.
Getting there
Cala Boix is signposted from Sant Carles and can only be reached by car. Parking fills early in summer: try in front of the main restaurant, along the access road or in the field opposite the steps. Parking is free. There is no bus.
Good to know
Facing east, it is a lovely place to watch the sunrise. Cala Mastella, with its famous fish restaurant, is just around the coast.
