Guide to use and enjoy Cala Saladeta
Imagine yourself with a mojito in your hand, your feet submerged in turquoise waters, the aroma of the pine forests mixed with the salt in the environment, music playing and the sun warming your skin. Then someone walks up to you as he asks: Do you want another cocktail? Yes, life in Cala Saladeta can be wonderful.
Because of that natural environment, the incredible bluish and greenish tones of the Mediterranean, its atmosphere, the views of the islet of Sa Conillera, its sand, the golden hills... For just one of these reasons, for all of them at the same time, This little piece of coast is a must-see for anyone coming to Ibiza for the first time.
salt cove
There are few places on the island that offer so much in such a small space and, therefore, Cala Saladeta and Cala Salada are two of the beaches with the highest influx of people.
A rock divides both coves. To the left, next to the access to the car park and the bus stop, there is Salt Cove. Its atmosphere is more familiar and it has hammocks, umbrellas and pedal boats.
Its waters are emerald in color and there are numerous stones in the first meters of the shore, so some booties will always come in handy (although you can survive without them). This beach sector is usually relatively calm and is a great option to enjoy this natural corner with a little more calm.
To the right of the rock, however, lies one of Ibiza's most famous beaches. Is named Cala Saladeta , although its name is often confused with its sister, Cala Salada.
It can be reached through the rocks, but the path has its dangers and it is always better to do it by a little path that starts behind the rocks. It is longer, but do not think about it because, in addition, offers wonderful views of the sea in which you are going to bathe. A final stairway takes you to the arena where, practically at any time of the day, the desire to party is noticeable in the atmosphere.
Did we find a hole?
If you have arrived early you will find a corner to locate your things and establish a base camp. If you haven't, play patience and search like an explorer. Always keep in mind that the sun sets in the west, so the closer you are to the pine forest to the right of Cala Saladeta, the sooner the shade will come to you in the afternoon. You decide if you want it or not.
The size of this cove is not particularly large: Of the nearly 100 meters long, barely a third are about 20 meters wide, while the rest are only four or five meters wide.
Therefore, it is not difficult to find towels in unexpected places , such as the roofs of fishermen's huts or among the rocks. And be very clear: you would never lie down in such an unlikely place if it weren't for you are in an Ibizan paradise and here any gap is good.
Once you find that clearing in the crowd, it's time to savor the bath in one of the most incredible settings in all of Ibiza. It is enough to take a few strokes (the water barely slopes, so you will continue to walk) to have a panoramic view worthy of an island paradise. The reason is obvious: you are.
The waters of Cala Salada
Cala Saladeta has no services , but a series of people who make your life a little easier. And there are not only those who offer you a board to practice paddle surfing, there are also those who are in charge of selling you refreshing cocktails, bringing you empanadas and other Argentine snacks and, depending on the day, offering you Ibizan dresses, sarongs and wide scarves for your next beach getaway.
Of course, there is always the possibility of transport your classic beach cooler that you must fill with ice if you want it to keep the cold throughout the day. In it you can also store your food, whether it be a sandwich or a delicious Hawaiian poke that you can order to take with you. poke planet , in the center of Sant Antoni and with a delicious variety of bowls.
Whatever the chosen place or the way to spend the day, one thing will always be guaranteed: You will have spent the day in one of the most beautiful corners of the planet. And no one will take that away from you.
WHAT TO EAT?
** CALA SALADA RESTAURANT. ** One step away from these two twin coves there is only this place to eat. Of a family nature, it was born in the 70s, when it was just a kiosk in the middle of the arena. In 1982 it moved to its current location in the left side of Cala Salada. Every morning a boat from the local Fishermen's Association arrives there loaded with the best fresh produce, with local species such as rotja, grouper, monkfish, San Pedro rooster or sirvia.
With many of them they make a tasty bullit de peix (fish stew) and its subsequent arroz a banda, in this case with cuttlefish. "We also add potatoes and reduced alioli," says Vicenta Riera, one of its owners.
There are many other options on the menu, ranging from a rich Ibizan lobster stew to a hamburger with potatoes and fried eggs. Taking any of these dishes on the terrace overlooking beautiful transparent waters is a unique experience for lunch or dinner. In season it opens every day and it is recommended to book in advance.
CAN POU. A little further up, a little less than two kilometers from the sand and right at the crossroads between the path to the beach and the Santa Agnès road, is another restaurant, Can Pou, which this summer celebrates its twentieth anniversary.
His cuisine is a mixture of Ibizan, Scandinavian and French flavors. All this is due to the fact that one of its chefs, Daniel Cardona , is of Swedish descent and has studied at the hotel school in Stockholm ; while the other half of the stoves, claire , comes from France and the owner of it, John Cardona , was born in Ibiza and brings the Mediterranean touch. "Here is the whole family involved in garlic and that gives a very familiar and simple character to the restaurant" , says Cardona from the beautiful garden of the establishment.
paradise within paradise
An example menu can be the one formed by a homemade duck liver, herring and marinated salmon as starters and a wonderful grilled sirvia de Ibiza, to finish with some strawberries with cream or a fresh goat cheese with homemade fig jam. But there are also salads, baked cod with garlic and chilli, Swedish meatballs or scrambled free-range eggs with sobrassada. You will always find a choice, except on Mondays, the staff's rest day.
WHEN TO GO?
Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta offer a picture that is difficult to match, which is why it is place of pilgrimage at any time of the year.
In the cold months it will barely serve to make a nice photo of an empty beach that will work, yes or yes, in social networks. Its size does not allow long walks, nor its surroundings, so you will not be able to do much more than enjoy the panoramic view and watch the sunset.
The spring and autumn these are the moments to seize good sunny days and find a hole in the sand for the towel. In summer, yes, you have to get up early to find it. Be that as it may, this little piece of coast looks a lot like paradise so, at least, you have to try it.
This stamp is reserved only for the early risers
HOW TO GO?
By highway. Given its location on the outskirts of Sant Antoni de Portmany, the narrow road that must be taken and the steep final slope, Reaching this beach on foot or by bicycle is almost utopian and quite dangerous.
The private vehicle it is only an option in case of arrival very early in the morning or very late at night: there is only a small car park that fills up very quickly and, as soon as it does, access to more vehicles is prohibited to facilitate a possible entry of the emergency services and preserve the environment.
Hence the best idea is to take the bus , which passes every 15 minutes at the stop next to the Can Coix sports center , where there are many free parking spaces to leave your vehicle there. The trip takes just over five minutes and costs 1.90 euros each way. It works from mid-May to September 30.
By sea. For about five euros each way you can also get to Cala Salada by ferry. a trip of 45 minutes from the port of Sant Antoni also serves to reach this little paradise and, incidentally, know the coast and the environment of the island from another point of view. There are several schedules that can be consulted here. And, if you want, you can also get there paddling in a kayak.
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