Cala Jondal is a beach in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia in the south of Ibiza, Spain. The shore is mostly coarse pebbles, with patches of sand largely taken up by loungers for hire. Bars, restaurants and boutique stalls line the back of the beach, and the beach-club scene is what the cove is best known for. The water is clear, and wooded, rocky slopes frame the bay on either side.
Cala Jondal
Pebble-and-sand cove on Ibiza's south coast, with clear water and a shore lined with beach clubs and rented loungers
- Entrance
- Free; loungers on the beach are for hire.
- Accessibility
- The parking areas are unpaved and the shore is coarse pebbles, which makes the beach hard going for wheelchairs and anyone unsteady on their feet.
- Parking
- Two unpaved parking areas, about 350 m from the beach in a straight line.
- Difficulty
- A walk from the unpaved parking areas, about 350 m away in a straight line; the main effort is the coarse pebbles underfoot on the shore.
- Transport
- Nearest bus stop: Jondal 1, about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Hours
- The beach is open at all times; the bars and restaurants keep their own hours.
What makes it special
Wade in and you can see every stone on the bottom. The water at Cala Jondal is that clear, and it is the reason to swim here.
The other reason is the scene. Stylish bars and restaurants run along the back of the beach, with loungers set out in front and boutique stalls in between, and a long lunch by the water is how most of a day here goes. The shore itself is coarse pebbles, with the little sand there is given over to rented loungers. Wooded slopes close in the cove on both sides, and in summer yachts drop anchor in the bay.
Good to know
- Bring water shoes. The shore is coarse pebbles, hard on bare feet and awkward for small children.
- Free sand is scarce. Most of the sandy patches are taken up by rented loungers; bring a thick mat if you plan to lie on the stones.
- No public toilets and no drinking water at the beach or nearby. Fill up before you come.
- Shade is limited. The open shore takes full sun at midday; bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen.
Getting there
Two unpaved parking areas sit about 350 m from the beach in a straight line, and from there you finish on foot to the shore.
The nearest bus stop, Jondal 1, is about 1.6 km away in a straight line, so arriving by bus means a walk of at least that distance to reach the water. Wear proper shoes for it and change into water shoes on the pebbles.
Best time to visit
Best: mornings in late spring and early autumn.
Avoid: midday in July and August.
An open beach on a summer island fills through the peak months, and at midday the pebbles heat up under a sun with little natural shade to escape it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cala Jondal a sandy beach?
Mostly not. The shore is coarse pebbles, and the patches of sand are largely taken up by rented loungers. Water shoes make getting in and out much easier.Is there parking at Cala Jondal?
Yes. Two unpaved parking areas sit about 350 m from the beach in a straight line.Can you get to Cala Jondal by bus?
The nearest stop is Jondal 1, about 1.6 km from the beach in a straight line, so expect a walk of at least that distance.Are there toilets at Cala Jondal?
There are no public toilets and no drinking water at the beach or nearby. Bring water with you.Is Cala Jondal good for children?
The coarse pebbles make it awkward for small children, especially barefoot. Water shoes help.