Aigües Blanques is a beach on the north-east coast of Ibiza, in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu. Its sand runs in a narrow strip along several coves, closed in by cliffs and rocks. The water is clear and shallow, with a reef close to shore for snorkelling. The northern part is a naturist beach, and the area is known for mud baths. A cliff fall destroyed the beach café, and there are no facilities on the sand.
Aigues Blanques Beach
Narrow sandy beach of several coves below cliffs, with clear shallow water, a snorkelling reef and a naturist north end
- Entrance
- Free; there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- The way between the parking area and the sand is a steep slope, hard on the climb back; unsuitable for wheelchairs and difficult with limited mobility.
- Parking
- Two parking areas on compacted ground, about 40 m and 70 m away in a straight line. The car park has been paid, free and at one point closed over the years; check the signs on arrival.
- Difficulty
- A steep walk down to the sand and a hard climb back up, worst in the midday heat.
- Transport
- No bus to the beach; the nearest stop is about 1.8 km away in a straight line, and the Sant Carles stop about 3.5 km.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all hours.
- Address
- Aigües Blanques, 07849 Santa Eulalia del Río, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
The water is what you remember: clear down to the sand, shallow along the shore, with a reef close in for snorkelling. On some days it lies calm; on others a light swell rolls in.
The beach breaks into several coves, each a narrow strip of sand hemmed in by cliffs and rocks. It sits away from the main tourist crowds, naturists gather towards the north end, and the area is known for mud baths. With no bar and no sunbeds, a day here means bringing everything with you and staying put.
Good to know
- A cliff fall destroyed the beach café. There are no toilets and no drinking water nearby — bring food and water for the day.
- There are no sunbeds or umbrellas, and the only shade is under the rocks.
- The northern part of the beach is used by naturists.
- The walk back up from the sand is steep and hard going in the heat; keep some energy for it.
- The car park has been paid, free and at one point closed over the years — read the signs when you arrive.
Getting there
Most people come by car. Two parking areas on compacted ground lie about 40 m and 70 m away in a straight line, and from there the way down to the sand is a steep slope on foot. Going down is easy; the climb back up is the part that tells.
Without a car the approach is long: the nearest bus stop is about 1.8 km away in a straight line, and the Sant Carles stop about 3.5 km.
Best time to visit
Best: morning, outside July and August.
Avoid: the middle of the day in high summer.
The beach faces the morning sun and has no shade beyond the rocks, parking is easier outside the peak sun hours, and the steep climb back to the car is hardest in the midday heat.
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The cliffs behind the beach are unstable and have already collapsed onto the sand. Keep away from their foot and do not sit or shelter directly beneath them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aigües Blanques a nudist beach?
Partly. Naturists use the northern part of the beach, and swimmers in costumes share the rest of the sand.Are there any facilities at Aigües Blanques?
No. A cliff fall destroyed the beach café, there are no sunbeds or umbrellas, and there are no toilets or drinking water nearby. Bring food, water and shade.Is Aigües Blanques good for snorkelling?
Yes. The water is clear and shallow, with a reef close to shore.Can you reach Aigües Blanques by bus?
No bus comes to the beach. The nearest stop is about 1.8 km away in a straight line and the Sant Carles stop about 3.5 km, so most visitors come by car.