Cove · Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Cala Tarida

Also known as Platja de Tarida

A golden-sand cove in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, partly built-up, with calm water and its mouth facing west. It has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, showers and a beach bar.

Sand
Sand

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View of Cala Tarida, Ibiza
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Cala Tarida at a glance

Sand
SandGolden sand
Orientation
Faces west
Usual swell
Calm water
Surroundings
Semi-urban
Facilities
  • Beach bar
  • Sunbeds and parasols
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Equipment hire

How to get to Cala Tarida

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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

According to the OpenStreetMap map, the nearest car park is right by the beach.

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When to visit Cala Tarida

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

With north-easterly, easterly or south-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 Tarida

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

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Cala Tarida on the map

Where it is and which coves lie around it.

Coves and beaches near Cala Tarida

As the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Cala Tarida

How do you get to Cala Tarida?

OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is right by the beach. The fees of the others are not recorded. According to the OpenStreetMap map, the nearest car park is right by the beach.

Is there a bus to Cala Tarida?

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 Tarida?

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

Which winds bring swell to Cala Tarida?

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