Cove · Santa Eulària des Riu

Cala Nova

Also known as Platja de Nova

A golden-sand cove about 400 m long in Santa Eulària des Riu, isolated, with calm water and its mouth facing south-east. It has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, a beach bar and a lifeguard post marked on OpenStreetMap.

Sand
Sand

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View of Cala Nova, Ibiza
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Cala Nova at a glance

Sand
SandGolden sand
Size
About 400 m long and 45 m wide
Orientation
Faces south-east
Usual swell
Calm water
Surroundings
Isolated, undeveloped
Facilities
  • Beach bar
  • Sunbeds and parasols
  • Toilets
  • Equipment hire
Lifeguards
Lifeguard post

How to get to Cala Nova

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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 one minute’s walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). 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: A2 Ibiza - Jesús - Cala Llonga, A12 Santa Eulària - Cala Llonga, P10 Cala Nova - Cala Martina - Santa Eulària, U6 Santa Eulària - Es Canar y P8 Sant Miquel - Port de Sant Miquel - Santa Gertrudis - Santa Eulària - Es Canar. 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

  • One minute
  • Easy

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

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When to visit Cala Nova

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 Nova opens to the south-east: with south-easterly, easterly, southerly or north-easterly winds, swell usually rolls in.

With south-westerly, westerly or north-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 Nova

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Cala Nova on the map

Where it is and which coves lie around it.

Coves and beaches near Cala Nova

As the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Cala Nova

How do you get to Cala Nova?

OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about one minute’s walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). The fees of the others are not recorded. About one minute 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 Nova?

Since April 2026 Ibiza’s buses have been run by ALSA. Lines whose names mention beaches in this area: A2 Ibiza - Jesús - Cala Llonga, A12 Santa Eulària - Cala Llonga, P10 Cala Nova - Cala Martina - Santa Eulària, U6 Santa Eulària - Es Canar y P8 Sant Miquel - Port de Sant Miquel - Santa Gertrudis - Santa Eulària - Es Canar. Stops are not published with coordinates: check alsaibiza.es for the nearest stop and the timetable, which changes in winter.

Is there a lifeguard at Cala Nova?

Lifeguard post.

What facilities are there at Cala Nova?

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

Which winds bring swell to Cala Nova?

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