Cove · Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Cala Carbó

Also known as Cala Carbo · Platja de Cala Carbó

A cove of sand and gravel about 60 m long in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, isolated, with calm water and its mouth facing west. It has sunbeds, toilets, showers and a beach bar.

Sand
Sand and gravel

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Cala Carbó at a glance

Sand
Sand and gravel
Size
About 60 m long and 45 m wide
Orientation
Faces west
Usual swell
Calm water
Surroundings
Isolated, undeveloped
Facilities
  • Beach bar
  • Sunbeds and parasols
  • Showers
  • Toilets
Crowds
Moderately busyFrom the official beach inventory, not a measurement of today.

How to get to Cala Carbó

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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 2 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 Carbó

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 Carbó opens to the west: with westerly, south-westerly, north-westerly, northerly, southerly or south-easterly winds, swell usually rolls in.

With north-easterly or easterly 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 Carbó

We do not yet list any trip that reaches Cala Carbó.

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Cala Carbó on the map

Where it is and which coves lie around it.

Coves and beaches near Cala Carbó

As the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Cala Carbó

How do you get to Cala Carbó?

OpenStreetMap lists 3 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 2 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). The fees of the others are not recorded. About 2 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 Carbó?

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 Carbó?

Beach bar, Sunbeds and parasols, Showers, Toilets.

Which winds bring swell to Cala Carbó?

Cala Carbó opens to the west: with westerly, south-westerly, north-westerly, northerly, southerly or south-easterly winds, swell usually rolls in. With north-easterly or easterly 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.