Cala Comte or Cala Bassa?
Cala Comte or Cala Bassa: sunset coves facing the islets, or a sheltered north-facing bay with water sports. How they compare, how to get there, and doing both.
Pick Cala Comte for the sunset and the view of the islets, and Cala Bassa for one bigger, sheltered bay with water sports. They are neighbours on the same headland west of Sant Antoni, a short boat ride apart, and many boat trips stop at both. So the real question is often not which one, but how to fit both into a day.
Side by side
| Cala Comte (Platges de Comte) | Cala Bassa | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A string of small, linked coves with pale sand and rocky platforms | One sandy bay |
| Faces | West, towards the islets and the sunset | North, well sheltered from the summer winds |
| The view | s’Illa des Bosc, sa Conillera and s’Espartar | North, out of the bay to open water |
| Swimming | Shallow, clear water; good snorkeling off the rocks | A calmer bay in the summer winds; an area for water sports |
| Services | Restaurants and beach bars, sunbeds and umbrellas, toilets in the restaurants, no showers, ramp, lifeguards in high season | The same, plus a water sports area |
| From Ibiza Town | 24 km | 21 km |
| Bus from Sant Antoni | P4, May to October | P5, May to October |
The descriptions, distances and services come from the Sant Josep council’s beach pages; the bus lines from Sant Antoni’s tourism office (both checked October 2026).
Choose Cala Comte if
- You came for the sunset. It is the island’s classic sunset beach, facing west across the islets.
- You want to snorkel. The rocky platforms between the coves are the interesting part, and the water is shallow and clear. The snorkeling guide has more.
- You like coves more than one long beach. The coves are small (about 600 metres in all, by the official tourism figure) and broken up by rock.
Choose Cala Bassa if
- It is a windy day. Facing north, Cala Bassa is well protected from the winds typical of summer, the council says, though they can blow across the bay.
- You want water sports. The council lists an activities and water sports area there.
- You want one stretch of sand for a long beach day, rather than several small coves.
Doing both in one day
By road, the two beaches are on separate access roads off the same route from Sant Antoni, with separate buses (P4 for Cala Comte, P5 for Cala Bassa). By water they are close: one snorkel boat lists about 25 minutes from Cala Bassa to Cala Comte, which is why so many trips stop at both:
- The beach-hopping cruise docks at Cala Bassa and at Cala Comte, so you walk onto each for about an hour, from $58 in current promotion (usually $78) (October 2026).
- Lady Virginia’s trip stops at Cala Conta and then Cala Bassa, with an open bar, tapas and paddle surf, from $90 per person .
- A return boat from Sant Antoni to either beach is sold in the summer season; it was not listed when this page was checked (October 2026).
Is Cala Bassa worth visiting?
Yes, especially for a full beach day on a windy afternoon. It is the calmer, simpler beach of the two: one bay, sheltered, with room for water sports. It does not have Cala Comte’s view of the islets or its sunset, which is why many visitors spend the day at Cala Bassa and go to Cala Comte for the evening. If you only have one evening, spend it at Cala Comte.
The how-to-get-there guide covers the bus, the car park and the boats in detail.
Why Choose? Do Both from the Water
Float Ibiza's beach-hopping cruise docks at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte for about an hour each, with a buffet, unlimited drinks and paddleboards in a swim bay. About six hours from San Antonio harbour. Rated 4.6 from 3,592 reviews, from $58 as of October 2026.
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