Is Cala Comte Worth Visiting?

Yes. Cala Comte is worth visiting, as long as you know what kind of beach it is. It is not one long strand of sand. It is a string of small coves and flat rocks at the western tip of the bay of Sant Antoni, with shallow turquoise water and three islets offshore. The Sant Josep council calls it one of the most beautiful beaches on the whole island, and “a must-visit”. Come for the colour of the water, the swim and the sunset, and plan for the crowds.

What it is like

The official tourism site gives the whole stretch as about 600 metres long and 30 metres wide, made of fine, tan-coloured sand and rocky platforms. The sea floor is mostly sand, with rocky patches, and the council describes the water as shallow and clear. Facing west, the coves look out to s’Illa des Bosc, sa Conillera and s’Espartar. The area is part of the Es Vedrà, Es Vedranell and western islets nature reserve.

The council classes it as a natural beach with “minimal support services”, aimed at people who want a peaceful setting. In practice, in the summer season you will find:

• restaurants and beach bars, and sunbed and umbrella rental;
• toilets in the restaurants, but no showers;
• a ramp for wheelchair access;
• parking, and lifeguards in the high season.

When it is at its best

• Early morning, for space on the sand and the clearest water.
• The hour before sunset, for the light: from April to September the sun sets over the sea between the islets, around 21:20 in late June and 20:05 in mid-September, and in late October it sets at about 18:00. The sunset guide has every month.
• June and September, for warm water with fewer people than in July and August.

The council itself calls it a very popular sunset destination, and in high summer the small coves fill up. If you only have a midsummer afternoon, it will be busy. The best-time guide compares every month, October and the winter included.

Is Cala Comte a nudist beach?

No. Cala Comte is not one of Ibiza’s naturist beaches, and most people wear swimwear. Ibiza’s best-known naturist beach is Es Cavallet, on the south coast in the Ses Salines natural park.

Is it the prettiest beach in Ibiza?

That is a matter of taste, but it is always on the list, along with Cala d’Hort facing Es Vedrà and the beaches of Ses Salines. What sets Cala Comte apart is the combination of very shallow, bright water over pale sand, the islets, and a sunset over the sea. If you want a long walk on soft sand, Cala Bassa next door or Ses Salines suit you better. The Cala Comte or Cala Bassa guide compares the two neighbours.

What to bring

• Shoes with grip for the rocks between the coves.
• A mask and snorkel. The rocky platforms are the interesting part: see the snorkeling guide.
• Water and shade if you are not renting a sunbed: the coves are small and open.
• A plan for getting back if you stay for the sunset: the bus, the car park and taxis all get busy at once.

The easiest way to see it

If you are staying in San Antonio, the boat is the way to arrive the first time. The beach-hopping cruise docks at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte for about an hour each, so you see the coast from the water and skip the car park. It costs from $58 in current promotion (usually $78) with lunch and drinks (October 2026). Otherwise, the P4 bus from Sant Antoni stops beside the coves. The how-to-get-there guide covers every option.