Northern Ibiza: Cala Portinatx

This magical northern area of the north coast of Ibiza, is one of those places that still today, is exempt of the frenetic pace that has struck the capital and other beautiful coves of the island, once a refuge for hippies and today, the centre of international electronic dance music.

Cala Portinatx is a refuge, an oasis of peace in Ibiza where it is increasingly difficult to find a quiet, natural and with a Mediterranean essence to it. Away from the bustle of the capital, Vila, and Sant Antoni or Playa den Bossa, Sant Jordi de Ses Salines, Cala Portinatx remains strong, year after year, as relaxing destination to travel with the whole family without sacrificing intimacy that is always guaranteed in this small Mediterranean island.

Marconfort El Greco Hotel

The beach is the perfect for swimming spot, especially if one stays at one of the hotels in the sea frontline. From the rooms overlooking Cala Portinatx, sunsets are a real luxury. The sea is calm, with an ideal temperature to spend hours in the water and the sand is fine and comfortable to lie on it for hours. It is a small in size, but far from being a problem, it gives the place a great charm, despite being constructed and urbanized.

Given the quiet and friendly atmosphere of the whole area, any family accommodation in Portinatx will probably be a good option. Both, hotels and apartments, are usually of high quality and with comfortable services for children. In addition, compared to other parts of the island, staying in Cala Portinatx has the advantage of being steps away from the water park.

Right next to Cala Portinatx there is another small beach with similar characteristics, family atmosphere and easy access, called El Arenal Petit ( the small sand dunes). Both of them have rocky areas where marine life is most active and offers many possibilities for surface diving enthusiasts, and some areas of shade where to seek shelter, most especially in the summer months where the sun heats the island throughout the day.