Beach · Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Platja d'en Bossa

Also known as Playa d'en Bossa · Playa de en Bossa

A long white-sand beach, about 2 km of it, in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, in a built-up setting with calm water. It has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, showers, beach bars and a lifeguard post marked on OpenStreetMap.

Sand
Sand

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View of Platja d'en Bossa, Ibiza
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Platja d'en Bossa at a glance

Sand
SandWhite sand
Size
About 2000 m long
Orientation
Faces south-east
Usual swell
Calm water
Surroundings
Urban
Facilities
  • Beach bar
  • Sunbeds and parasols
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Equipment hire
Lifeguards
Lifeguard post
Crowds
Very busy in seasonFrom the official beach inventory, not a measurement of today.

How to get to Platja d'en Bossa

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 Platja d'en Bossa

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

Platja d'en Bossa opens to the south-east: with south-easterly, easterly, southerly, north-easterly or northerly winds, swell usually rolls in.

With 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 Platja d'en Bossa

Trips and activities from our directory that include or stop at Platja d'en Bossa. Each listing takes you to book on the platform you prefer.

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Platja d'en Bossa on the map

Where it is and which coves lie around it. Approximate position.

Coves and beaches near Platja d'en Bossa

As the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Platja d'en Bossa

How do you get to Platja d'en Bossa?

OpenStreetMap lists 4 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 Platja d'en Bossa?

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.

Is there a lifeguard at Platja d'en Bossa?

Lifeguard post.

What facilities are there at Platja d'en Bossa?

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

Which winds bring swell to Platja d'en Bossa?

Platja d'en Bossa opens to the south-east: with south-easterly, easterly, southerly, north-easterly or northerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With 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.