Cala Boix is a cove beach on the north-east coast of Ibiza, in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu, on the road that runs on to neighbouring Cala Mastella. Rock and pine woods close around a strip of dark sand, and the sea is clear. A beach bar, a lifeguard and a handful of sunbeds serve the beach, and the clifftop above looks out over the whole cove and the open sea.
Cala Boix
Pine-backed cove of dark sand on Ibiza's north-east coast, with clear water and a beach bar
- Entrance
- Free; the beach is open to everyone.
- Parking
- Parking about 90 m from the beach in a straight line; a second, unpaved area about 570 m away.
- Transport
- The nearest bus stops are about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
- Address
- Camino Cala Boix a Cala Mastella, 15, 07850, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
From the top, the whole cove opens out below you: a curve of dark sand, rock and pine on either side, and open sea beyond.
The wind that hits the clifftop drops away by the time you reach the sand. At beach level the water stays calm on days when other parts of the coast are choppy, and it is clear enough to watch the bottom as you swim.
The beach bar sits right on the cove with the view straight out to sea. Even with people on the sand, Cala Boix feels removed from the busier side of the island.
Good to know
- The clifftop is windy; down on the sand it is calmer, so do not judge the swim by the wind at the top.
- Sunbeds and parasols are few. Bring your own shade if you plan to stay the day.
- A beach bar on the cove serves food and drinks, so there is no need to carry a full picnic.
- A lifeguard watches the beach, and the calm water at beach level suits children.
Getting there
Most people come by car, along the lane that links Cala Boix with Cala Mastella. The nearest parking sits about 90 m from the beach in a straight line, with a second, unpaved area about 570 m away.
The closest bus stops are about 1.8 km away in a straight line, so arriving by bus means a walk along the road to finish. From the top, the view takes in the whole cove before you go down to the sand.
Best time to visit
Best: early morning, and the months either side of high summer.
Avoid: midday in July and August.
On this east-facing coast the morning light comes straight in off the sea, the sand is quiet before the day crowd arrives, and with few parasols the high-summer midday sun is hard to escape.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Cala Boix?
Yes. The nearest parking is about 90 m from the beach in a straight line, and a second, unpaved area lies about 570 m away.Can you reach Cala Boix by bus?
The nearest bus stops are about 1.8 km away in a straight line, so the last stretch is on foot along the road.Is Cala Boix good for children?
Yes. The water is calm at beach level, a lifeguard watches the beach, and the beach bar is on the cove.Is there food at Cala Boix?
Yes, a beach bar on the cove serves food and drinks with a view out to sea.