Cala d'en Serra is a small pebble and sand beach on the north coast of Ibiza, in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. An unfinished hotel building stands above the cove, with construction beginning in 1969 before funding ran out. The walls are now extensively painted with graffiti by local and international artists. Dramatic cliffs and rock formations frame the water, which is clear and calm enough for swimming and snorkelling, though better diving spots exist on the island. A small bar run by a local couple serves drinks and snacks.
Cala d'en Serra
An abandoned hotel whose construction began in 1969 but ran out of money now stands as a graffiti-covered ruin above the beach.
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible; neither parking nor entrance has wheelchair facilities.
- Parking
- Free and paid parking available; parking inside the old hotel building is possible.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily.
What makes it special
The centrepiece is an abandoned hotel ruin, begun in 1969 but never completed. Its walls have become a canvas for graffiti artists from around the world, turning the building into an open-air gallery. The rocky cove is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and offshore rock formations. The beach itself is small and quiet, with boats often anchored offshore, making it a refuge from crowded beaches elsewhere on the island.
Good to know
- Rock beach with pebbles; bring shoes with grip.
- No mobile signal at the beach, but a public phone is available; walk uphill to regain reception.
- Jellyfish are often present; check conditions before swimming.
- The hotel building has holes in the floors and unsafe areas; explore carefully.
- Water stays warm enough for swimming in October.
Getting there
The beach is reached by a steep winding drive down to the cove. Free and paid parking are both available, including spaces inside the old hotel building. From the car park, descend on foot over rocky, uneven ground to the beach; wear sturdy shoes and take care.
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Jellyfish are often present in the water. The hotel ruin has structural damage including floor holes; avoid interior hazards. Never turn your back on the ocean.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ruined building at the beach?
Construction of a hotel began in 1969 but stopped due to lack of funding. The abandoned ruin now stands above the beach, its walls painted by graffiti artists from around the world.Is snorkelling good at Cala d'en Serra?
The water is clear and suitable for snorkelling, but better snorkelling and diving sites exist elsewhere on Ibiza.Is the graffiti site accessible?
Yes, the walls of the ruin are extensively painted and widely known as a graffiti spot, but the building itself is unsafe with holes and structural damage.Is there food or drink at the beach?
A small bar run by a friendly local couple serves cold drinks and snacks.