Sa Caleta – Es Bol Nou
Not many people have the knowledge that the real name of what they call Sa Caleta beach is Es Bol Nou. Moreover, fewer people know that this ravishing beach is the newest beach in Ibiza.
Tourists and locals often visit this beach; it is common to see yachts near as it is represent the real Ibizan landscape. Continue reading to discover the history behind this fascinating place.
Identity card:
Type: Sandy Beach, Rocky on the sidelines
Es Bol Nou or Sa Caleta is 100 meters in length and 10 meters in width. It is on the San Josep de sa Talaia municipality. A horseshoe shaped bay lined with many homely fisherman’s hut. The seabeds of Sa Caleta are rocky and if you go further deep, it is plentiful in seagrass meadows.
A small cove with naturally soft, slightly dark brown sand and clear, shallow turquoise waters, framed by unique red-hued cliffs—an authentic jewel of the Mediterranean Sea. When you are in the parking area, you can’t imagine the natural beauty of this magnificent beach hiding behind the cliffs.
- Food
- Parasols
- Shops
- Drinks
- Parking
- Sunbeds
- Bus stop
How to get there:
Geo: 38º868272 N / 1º3319000 E
Sa Caleta is 16 kilometers from Dalt Vila, the most central location in Ibiza town and is accessible by car, scooter and taxi. For the bus, the line 28 stops nearby.
Sa Caleta is 4 kilometers from Ibiza airport. Take the main road until the last roundabout to Es Jondal and follow the direction towards Sa Caleta. On the left side of the road, take the rough ground with a sign indicating the way to Restaurante Sa Caleta. Though the way going to Sa Caleta is very well sign posted, the parking gets really busy in summer so we suggest you to go as early as possible.
Did you know?
Out of all the beaches in Ibiza, Es Bol Nou or Sa Caleta is the newest. It was only in the 80s when a Valencian acquired the concession of a restaurant and had an excavator which permitted to cut the cliff and access to this paradise.
But there is more about its fantastic history, in the 20s this unreachable beach was discovered by the fishermen who used to fish in Cala Jondal, the next beach to the west. For some reasons, the fishes suddenly shifted to Es Bol Nou and the fishermen went after them in this beach which at that time didn’t have a name. The fishing technic was using a mesh net to fence the fish and this new zone was perfect for doing it. The fishermen called this mesh Bol, in the Ibizan dialect, Es Bol Nou means “the new mesh”, and so that’s how they baptized the beach.
What to see:
Left to the beach, on the cliff, is an Archaeological site of the first Phoenician settlement in Ibiza (8th century B.C.) which has been the most essential archeological discovery for the Ibiza History. It was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1999.
The settlers came from the Peninsula looking for metals ; they built a mini-city in an area of approximately four hectares (houses, small square, furnaces to cook bread, and some others for the iron, bronze, and other metals that they found on the island). The archeologists discovered many pieces of ceramic, kitchen utensils, fishing hooks, stone mills to grind and more.
In this key area, you will find the ruins of a settlement organized around interconnected rooms aligned with one another and the cardinal points, narrow alleyways, small irregular squares, and the platform of a communal bread oven.
Let your imagination run free. Explore this part of the Mediterranean Sea situated in this mini peninsula where the first settlers found this exquisite island and decided to stay 2800 years ago.
What to do:
Sa Caleta is a quaint, traditional fishermen’s cove, situated between Es Codolar beach and Es Bol Nou. Locals are used to come there, as it is not a touristic spot, to disconnect from the routine and the intense summer. They lie down, read, relax, take a bath… Sundays are the day when the owners of the huts come to spend the day, sailing, having lunch, enjoying the sun and spending time with their families.
Just east of Es Bol Nou lies Cala Jondal, one of Ibiza’s most iconic beaches. Known for its stylish atmosphere, the bay is home to renowned beach clubs such as Blue Marlin, Yemanjá, and Tropicana, each offering a distinct yet equally refined experience.
Cala Jondal is the perfect place to unwind after the raw beauty of Es Bol Nou. Sip expertly crafted signature cocktails, dance to cutting-edge house beats or salsa rhythms, browse fashion boutique, or simply soak in the glamorous energy—often shared with international jet-setters and well-known faces.
Blending comfort, leisure, and vibrant social life, Cala Jondal is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking both relaxation and sophistication on Ibiza’s southern coast.
Where to eat:
Sa Caleta
Sa Caleta is the only restaurant in Es Bol Nou, but its quality is exemplary. You can enjoy the best local and Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, meat, paella and the original Ibizan specialties cooked traditionally. The owner Pepín Pujolet is the son of a fisherman and the inventor of the famous Café Caleta. He and his family assist the customers personally.
Address: Platja d’es Bol Nou, s/n, 07830. Sant Josep, Illes Balears
Opening Hours: Every day from 13:00 to 18:00
Phone: +34 971 18 70 95
What about drinks and hotels?
To have a drink, the Sa Caleta restaurant is the only option on this beach, the place represents the real Mediterranean experience. Sit next to someone you love, friends or family and enjoy a glass of tinto de verano or a fresh Spanish beer admiring the blue turquoise heaven on the terrace.
Or you can drive to the next beach Cala Jondal, where the Blue Marlin welcome tourists looking for luxurious drink experience. Next is the fusion tropical concept of Yemajá.
Tips:
This beach is small, in the summer it’s very crowded but worth the hustle, arrive early in the morning or after lunch.
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