Sailing Ibiza

Ibiza is its eternal nights, its most international parties and its trendiest restaurants. But we cannot forget that it is one of the most idyllic places in the Mediterranean to spend your vacations among its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters.

If you want to make the most of the coves and beaches of Ibiza, the best thing to do is to let yourself be carried away (literally) by one of its boat trips to discover and enjoy the best corners of the island. I tell you how.

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Ibiza Cala Conta and Cala Bassa Boat Trip

The best coves of Ibiza, on a boat excursion

Meet Cala Bassa and Cala Comte by boat and enjoy its turquoise waters snorkeling, where you will enjoy the best underwater life of Ibiza. Includes soft drinks and snacks.

From $72 at Hellotickets

With this boat trip through the best coves of Ibiza you will have 5 hours to swim, sunbathe and enjoy the spectacular views of the coast of Ibiza.

You can choose between boarding in the morning (at 10:00) or in the afternoon (at 16:00), which will allow you to spend the hottest hours of the day on board enjoying the sea breeze and a super nice swim.

In addition, on board you will enjoy refreshments and snacks that will make the trip much more pleasant and will help you to regain strength to dive and snorkel. The crew will provide you with goggles and snorkel so you do not have to worry about anything but enjoy the swim. To the water ducks!

Why choose this tour: Cala Bassa and Cala Comte are two of the most famous coves of Ibiza and especially in high season, they are usually full of people. Enjoying them from the water will be more relaxing and without a doubt, more exclusive.

Recommended if... you are looking for the best option to sail around Ibiza during your vacations without having to go broke booking the boat.

The price will depend on the duration of the tour and the boat you choose, but you can find an excursion to Cala Bassa and Cala Comte from 55 € if you want to sail for half a day or a boat excursion in Ibiza for 82 € Both options can be found online at Hellotickets.

Please note that there are also other options such as renting a boat without a skipper (in this case, either you choose a small boat that does not require a license to drive it) or you will have to present your skipper's license to rent it.

You can also rent a private boat with crew on board and pay by hours or days, although this is usually the most expensive option.

If you plan to travel in summer, it is best to do it in advance and online: you can compare routes, prices, schedules and availability and choose the option that best suits your trip. During July and August the occupation of the island is usually 100% and boat trips are in high demand, so if you wait until the last minute it is very likely that you will be left without a place on the tour or the schedule you want. In pages like Hellotickets you can choose from several options and you have free cancellation if you have any unforeseen last minute.

Yes, especially in summer. Keep in mind that some of the best coves are inaccessible by car or will require you to get up very early if you want to find a space in their parking lots. With a boat trip you not only save yourself the early start, but you will enjoy the views of these spectacular coves, you will get away from the crowds on the sand and you can bathe in the depths of its turquoise waters.

If you also choose an excursion like the one to Cala Comte and Cala Bassa or the one that takes you to Formentera, you will have the equipment for paddle surfing and snorkeling and you will also be served food, snacks and / or drinks on board, which will make you enjoy the day even more.

Normally, boat trips take you to enjoy the most famous coves and beaches. In Ibiza, some of them are Cala Bassa and Cala Comte, Es Vedrà, Cala Jondal? If you decide to make a more complete excursion and go to Formentera, you will sail along the virgin beaches of Espalmador or Ses Illetes. Spectacular!

Cala Comte and Cala Bassa are undoubtedly two of the most famous coves of the Ibizan coast. But precisely for that reason they are two of the most demanded by tourists and the sand is often crowded that tarnish the experience. So visiting them by boat will give you the freedom to swim where and when you want, enjoy its turquoise waters without having to share space with too many tourists and relax in the sun contemplating the views.

Es Vedrà is another of the magical corners of the island that is worth visiting aboard a boat. This completely uninhabited craggy stone islet has a magical aura that makes it a place of pilgrimage for many tourists and Ibizans who go there to enjoy a swim at its feet or a spectacular sunset.

And if what you want is to enjoy unspoiled beaches, the small neighbor Formentera has Espalmador and Ses Illetes waiting for you to enjoy its fine white sand and the most transparent waters that you can enjoy in the Mediterranean.

Snorkeling in Ibiza is a great option: the clean and transparent waters of Cala Compte and the purity of its seabed will allow you to see a lot of colorful fish in their habitat. Some of the boat trips that take you around the island's coves include snorkeling equipment, so you won't have to worry about anything.

Any cove on the island is a good place to jump into the water with your goggles on, but the more uninhabited and secluded the cove, the more chances you have to see underwater life roaming the waters of Ibiza.

During your stay in Ibiza you can enjoy some of the best sunsets of your life. The sunset will catch you every day dancing non-stop from one of its beach clubs, on the cliff in front of Es Vedrà or, if you make it even better, on board of a boat. Enjoying the last rays of sunshine of the day from a boat in the middle of the sea is something unique that you have to do at least once in your life.

If you choose this boat trip to Cala Bassa and Cala Comte, selecting the option of sailing in the afternoon you will enjoy the end of the day while swimming in the spectacular waters of Ibiza as the sun turns turquoise water into a pair of silver with orange reflections. Spectacular!

Formentera has no airport, so the only way to get there is by boat. You can buy a ticket on the ferry (in Baleària) or you can get there sailing on a boat that will allow you to stop for a swim on the way, enjoy the views and have the best means of transport you can have on this little island: the boat.

If you choose an excursion to Formentera you will spend the whole day sailing, you will get to the best beaches and you will be served lunch on board the boat. You can read more in my article about the best excursions to Formentera from Ibiza. Once on the island, you can disembark and you will have free time to rent a scooter or a bike and explore part of the island on your own.