Benirrás Beach

From San Miguel by car it's a 10-minute drive, and buses run from Ibiza Town several times daily, taking around 35 minutes. Two large car parks serve the beach, but both fill quickly in summer — expect to pay €3–€5 per car at the official paid lot. On peak Sundays the road to the beach closes entirely; a free shuttle service runs from a remote parking area, so plan accordingly. Access on foot once you arrive is easy.

The Cap Bernat rock formation dominates the northern end of the bay and is the beach's most iconic landmark — worth positioning yourself near it at sunset. Just 1.2 kilometres away, Can Marçà Caves offer a striking contrast to the beach: natural caverns filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and sea views. Back on the sand, the Hippy Market on Sundays is a genuine cultural fixture, not a tourist afterthought — handmade clothing and bohemian accessories sold by artisans who've been coming here for years.

Right at the beach, Elements Eivissa Beach Club and Restaurante 2000 are both within 100 metres if you want to eat without straying far. Chiringuito Pascual is another on-site option for casual beachside bites. If you're willing to drive a few kilometres, La Paloma at 6.8km has earned a loyal following, and the legendary Las Dalias de Ibiza — 11.2km away — pairs well with a Sunday market visit.

Agroturismo Atzaró, just 8.6km from the beach, is the closest quality option and rated 4.6/5 across over 1,400 reviews — a rural retreat that suits the north of the island's slower pace. Further afield near Santa Eulalia, Iberostar Selection Santa Eulalia Ibiza (4.7/5, 4,122 reviews) and Tropic Garden Hotel & Apartments (4.6/5) offer polished bases if you're combining Benirrás with the island's east coast.

The best shot on the island is Cap Bernat at golden hour — position yourself at the water's edge on the southern side of the bay as the sun drops behind the rock. Early morning light on the crystal-clear water and golden sand, before the day-trippers arrive, gives you clean reflections and empty foreground.

Marine traffic moves through the bay, so stay alert in the water and keep clear of boat lanes. Strong northwest air currents can develop without much warning — if you're arriving by boat, anchoring can be genuinely dangerous, not just inconvenient. The naturist zone is an established part of the beach, so expect it and respect it. August brings the heaviest visitor numbers of the year — if you want space on the golden sand, June or early September are far kinder.