Ibiza's south-west corner, a municipality of 158 km² that runs from Platja d'en Bossa, just south of Ibiza Town, round to Cala de Bou on Sant Antoni bay. Its coast holds some of the island's best-known beaches, Cala d'Hort, Cala Comte and Cala Bassa among them, with the rock of Es Vedrà offshore. Inland rises Sa Talaiassa, the highest point on Ibiza; to the south, Ses Salines Nature Park protects the seagrass meadows. People come for the beaches, the resorts and the sunsets on the west coast.
Sant Josep de sa Talaia
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Catalan, Spanish
- Power plug
- Type C/F, 230 V
- Visa
- Schengen
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CET/CEST)
- Tap water
- Safe; mineral taste in the south
- Tipping
- Not expected; 5–10% for great service
- Emergency
- 112
Things to do
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When to go
High season
Jun – Sep
Peak summer: the beaches and resorts are at their fullest, and the bare coves offer little shade at midday.
Shoulder
Oct – Oct
The crowds thin out while the sea still holds the summer's warmth, and the sun sets earlier over the west coast.
Low season
Nov – Mar
The resort strips go quiet; this is the season for walking up Sa Talaiassa and along the coast without the heat.
Shoulder
Apr – May
Spring brings green hills and mild walking weather, with the beaches filling as the season opens.
How long to stay
Three to four days covers the essentials: a day on the west-coast beaches around Cala Comte and Cala Bassa, an evening at Cala d'Hort with Es Vedrà out in the water, a day in Ses Salines Nature Park, and a morning for Sa Talaiassa and the Phoenician remains at Sa Caleta. A week suits anyone basing a whole beach holiday at Platja d'en Bossa or Cala de Bou.
What to see
Destinations in Sant Josep de sa Talaia
Frequently asked questions
Which beaches are in Sant Josep de sa Talaia?
Cala d'Hort, Cala Comte and Cala Bassa, three of the island's most popular, plus the resort beaches of Platja d'en Bossa and Cala de Bou on Sant Antoni bay.What is Es Vedrà?
A rocky islet a short distance off the south-west coast, inside the municipal boundary and part of the Vedranell Nature Reserve. The usual view of it is from Cala d'Hort.Where is the highest point on Ibiza?
Sa Talaiassa, the island's highest point, stands inland within Sant Josep de sa Talaia.What is Sa Caleta?
The remains of a Phoenician settlement on the south coast of the municipality, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.How close is Platja d'en Bossa to Ibiza Town?
Platja d'en Bossa lies just south of Ibiza Town, near Ibiza Airport.