Cove · Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Cala Bassa

Also known as Platja de Bassa

A sandy cove about 220 m long in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, isolated, with calm water and its mouth facing east. It has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, showers and a beach bar, and the official listing rates it as busy.

Sand
Sand

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View of Cala Bassa, Ibiza
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Cala Bassa at a glance

Sand
Sand
Size
About 220 m long and 34 m wide
Orientation
Faces east
Usual swell
Calm water
Surroundings
Isolated, undeveloped
Facilities
  • Beach bar
  • Sunbeds and parasols
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Equipment hire
Crowds
Very busy in seasonFrom the official beach inventory, not a measurement of today.

How to get to Cala Bassa

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By car and parking

  • 4 car parks within 1 km

OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). “Parking Cala Bassa”: paid. The fees of the others are not recorded.

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By bus

Since April 2026 Ibiza’s buses have been run by ALSA. Lines whose names mention beaches in this area: A13 Es Cubells - Sant Josep, A14 Cala Bassa - Cala Tarida - Sant Josep, A15 Sant Josep - Cala Vedella, A7 Ibiza - Sant Jordi - Ses Salines, P3 Ibiza - Platja d’en Bossa - Ses Salines y P9 Cala Tarida - Sant Josep - Sant Jordi - Ibiza. Stops are not published with coordinates: check alsaibiza.es for the nearest stop and the timetable, which changes in winter.

Timetable at alsaibiza.es

On foot

  • About 3 min
  • Easy

Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).

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When to visit Cala Bassa

Sea temperature, month by month

Average values for Ibiza (NOAA OISST, 1991-2020 climatology), not measured at this spot.

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Which winds to avoid

Cala Bassa opens to the east: with easterly, north-easterly or northerly winds, swell usually rolls in.

With southerly, south-westerly or westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.

This is a general orientation based on which way it opens, not a forecast: the shape of each coast changes it, so check the day’s weather before you go.

Experiences that reach Cala Bassa

Trips and activities from our directory that include or stop at Cala Bassa. Each listing takes you to book on the platform you prefer.

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Cala Bassa on the map

Where it is and which coves lie around it.

Coves and beaches near Cala Bassa

As the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Cala Bassa

How do you get to Cala Bassa?

OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). “Parking Cala Bassa”: paid. The fees of the others are not recorded. About 3 minutes on foot · Easy path. Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).

Is there a bus to Cala Bassa?

Since April 2026 Ibiza’s buses have been run by ALSA. Lines whose names mention beaches in this area: A13 Es Cubells - Sant Josep, A14 Cala Bassa - Cala Tarida - Sant Josep, A15 Sant Josep - Cala Vedella, A7 Ibiza - Sant Jordi - Ses Salines, P3 Ibiza - Platja d’en Bossa - Ses Salines y P9 Cala Tarida - Sant Josep - Sant Jordi - Ibiza. Stops are not published with coordinates: check alsaibiza.es for the nearest stop and the timetable, which changes in winter.

What facilities are there at Cala Bassa?

Beach bar, Sunbeds and parasols, Showers, Toilets, Equipment hire.

Which winds bring swell to Cala Bassa?

Cala Bassa opens to the east: with easterly, north-easterly or northerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With southerly, south-westerly or westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.

Sources

Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.