What you have to see in Portinatx, apart from its beautiful coves
Portinatx is a popular place for tourists to visit in the north of Ibiza. There are many reasons for this, including its beauty, peace, charm, and friendly atmosphere, as well as its wide range of recreational and gastronomic activities, its amazing fiestas, and the chance to try your hand at exciting water sports. Portinatx is known as a "sun and beach" tourist spot, which is true, but there are also a huge number of other things to see and do there.
When people go to Portinatx, they can take boat trips and try out fun things like snorkelling, hiking, cycling, and mini-golf. Portinatx also has a lively nightlife. It's not a hub of superclubs like some other parts of the island, but there are a lot of things to do when the sun goes down.
Don't forget that Ibiza Town and its many superclubs are only 40 minutes away by car. Even closer, the lively town of Santa Eulalia is only half an hour away by car.
The best beaches of Portinatx
Arenal Petit, Arenal Gros, and El Port are three of the many beautiful coves in Portinatx. The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean caress all three of these golden sand beaches, and the rocky structures at each end add to their natural beauty.
In addition to water sports and the many ways to have fun that come with sun and beach tourism, the beaches in Portinatx, Ibiza, are beautiful places to walk around and take in the sights. There are great hiking trails, and if you like photography, it's time to get out your camera (or smartphone) and capture the beautiful sights you'll see along the way.
Portinatx's beaches
Playa de Portinatx is a beautiful beach that could be on a postcard. The beach is known for its cute llaüts, which are small boats that are often moored just off the reefs and the islet of Sa Guardiola, as well as its dry docks and small huts, which are still used by fishermen to store their nets and fishing gear.
If you are in Portinatx and look out to sea, you can see the Punta de Moscarter lighthouse in the distance. This lighthouse was built in 1977 to make the seas around northern Ibiza safer for sailing. Before it was put in place, there was no light signal between the Tagomago lighthouse on the east side of the island and the Sa Conillera lighthouse on the west side of the island.
Arenal Petit
The first cove in Portinatx is Arenal Petit. It's only about 60 meters long, and we've already talked about how its safe, clear waters, golden sands, familiar vibe, and a beautiful beachfront promenade, which connects it to the main beach, are what make it special. Arenal Petit has a lot to offer beachgoers, like parasols, sun beds, paddle boats, and chiringuito bars right on the beach. Visitors can also try out water sports like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and diving.
Arenal Gros
Arenal Gros is 170 meters long, and it is the beach in Portinatx that people go to the most. Paddle boats, banana boats, SUP boards, and kayaks are common ways for tourists and day trippers to get around. Because of how clear the water is, the cove is also a popular place for scuba divers and snorkelers. Arenal Gros also has a diving school and a mini golf course with great views. Visitors can go on organized boat trips, or they can rent a small boat and drive it themselves without a license. A tourist train also goes through the area and stops at towns and villages along the coast and in the middle of the country.
Playa
Porto
The beach that is the farthest from the town centre is Playa Porto, which is only about 40 meters long. It is surrounded by small cliffs with pine trees that you can climb to get a great view of the Mediterranean. It is a beautiful and quiet beach.
Calas de Portinatx
Aside from the famous Cala Portinatx, there are other beautiful and romantic coves in the area that will make you want to take a swim in a quiet, peaceful place that isn't on the tourist trail. We'll talk about a few of them below:
Cala Xarraca
Cala Xarraca is one of the most famous beaches in Portinatx. It is known for its famous rope swing, which can be seen on many postcards from the island. Your kids will have a lot of fun trying to stay balanced on the swing that hangs over the calm water of the Mediterranean. We suggest that you wear water shoes because you'll have to walk through a hard, rocky area to get there. The seabed at Cala Xarraca is also a great place to go snorkelling. The area around it is also breathtakingly beautiful.
Cala Xarraca is made up of two different parts.
The first stretch is about 100 meters long and is next to a small cliff. You can see it as soon as you get to the beach. The second one is smaller and harder to get to, which is why nudists tend to go there more. Just a few meters into the water at Cala Xarraca, there is a very steep drop-off. On the other side of the beach, there is a small island that swimmers can easily reach. On the right side of the cove, there is a group of traditional fishermen's huts. This is a great place to look at the seabed and see fish, octopuses, and cuttlefish in their natural environment.
Cala d'en Serra
This quiet beach with long stretches of fine sand and small pebbles is only 9 kilometres from San Joan. It's only about 50 meters long, but fishermen's huts and a cute beach bar called a chiringuito to make it stand out. It's not often visited by tourists, so it's a great place to spend a relaxing afternoon on the beach where there's no competition for sunbeds and umbrellas. Pine trees, cliffs, and rock faces can be seen all around the cove. You can get there by car, but you'll have to park about 50 meters away from the beach and walk down a trail to get to the beach. Cala d'en Serra is a wonderful place to snorkel. But because of the type of beach, we suggest that you wear water shoes or flip-flops.
Cala Xuclar
This small sand and gravel beach is just 6 kilometres from Sant Joan. It is more than 35 meters long. Cala Xuclar is usually pretty empty, and its natural beauty comes from the pine trees and rocks around it. At the entrance to the cove, there are some traditional fishermen's huts, a dry dock, and a small wooden chiringuito beach bar where you can get some simple but delicious local dishes. This is a great place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside around Portinatx.
Leisure activities in Portinatx: healthy lifestyle and wellness proposals
Portinatx has a lot of services to help tourists who come to enjoy our peaceful surroundings, nice weather, and beautiful beaches enjoy their time here. It also has services for people who come to enjoy our healthy lifestyle and wellness proposals. This type of traveller can't find a better hotel than the Hotel Barceló Portinatx (Adults Only). It's the best place to relax and enjoy what Ibiza has to offer. The hotel has a big sun deck, two swimming pools, an outdoor "wellness" area, a terrace with a full view of the sea, and a Beach Club right on the beach. Because of these services and amenities, people who stay in Portinatx will never forget their time there.
El Puerto is one of the most well-known restaurants in Portinatx. It is right next to the Hotel Barceló. This is the best place to try traditional Ibizan treats. These dishes are known for using seasonal and high-quality ingredients, and the restaurant's food and wine menus are known for having a wide range of options, so there really is something for everyone. As you look out at sea, you can enjoy Ibizan specialities, classic tapas, and a variety of tasty pizzas. We suggest you try the "mejillones a la marinera" (muscles in seafood broth) and "sardinas con ensalada" (sardines with a side salad) at El Puerto. The price is also great for what you get.
Plans for activities with children in Portinatx
Portinatx is a great place for a short trip with the family. If you want to take your kids to Ibiza, you'll need to plan some activities ahead of time to keep them busy and give them memories that will last a long time. Let us assist you in deciding what to do with your children in Portinatx:
Spending a day at the beach in Cala Xarraca
It is one of the most famous beaches near Portinatx, and it is easy to find because of the famous rope swing that you can see on many Ibiza postcards. There's no doubt that the kids will be excited to get there and swing on the water. Since you have to walk through rocky areas, you should definitely wear boots. It also has a great spot for snorkelling at Portinatx, and it is easy to find because of the famous rope swing that you can see on many Ibiza postcards. There's no doubt that the kids will be excited to get there and swing on the water. Since you have to walk through rocky areas, you should definitely wear boots. It also has a great spot for snorkelling. The surroundings are also very beautiful.
Here are some of the places you can visit near Portinatx:
Visit Sant Joan de Labritja
This charming village is only 8 kilometres from Portinatx. It has whitewashed terraced houses and a beautiful church from the 18th century. It has a beautiful old town that is great for exploring at your own pace. Nearby is also the Pou de Labritja spring, where a large dance is held every August. Every Sunday, there is a famous flea market in Sant Joan de Labritja, where hippies, tourists, and locals mix to the sound of live music in a cosmopolitan and open-minded environment. People from all over the world come to the market, which has stalls selling arts and crafts and organic food.
Climb the Punta d’es Moscarter
This is a great place to watch a beautiful sunset because it is in a great spot. The lighthouse at Punta d'es Moscarter is the tallest in the Balearic Islands. It is 52 meters high. From the Cala de Portinatx to the Punta d'es Moscarter, it takes about 20 minutes to walk along a path that goes along the coast and is surrounded by cliffs.
Discover the Cueva de Es Cuieram
This cave was built to honour Tanit, a goddess of fertility and luck in Carthage. Inside, there are many impressive stalactites. Archaeological studies have also shown that the cave was used as a home in prehistoric times. This mysterious cave was found in 1907, not long after some strange ceramic pieces were found nearby. During the first excavations, 600 complete terracotta figures and more than 1,000 heads were found. Many of the heads were those of the god Tanit. The Island Council of Ibiza bought the cave in 1990. They then fixed it up and let the public use it.
Enter the Portinatx watchtower
This defensive structure is on the Punta de Portinatx, which is 45 meters above sea level and is on the coast of Ibiza. It looks a lot like the nearby Balansat Tower. Both were built in the 1800s by the engineer Juan Ballester y Zafra. The entrance is on the first floor, and there is a rope ladder to get there. The ground floor used to be where the warehouse and the ammunition dump were, but the owners of the land changed the way it was built.
