These are the questions people ask most about Port des Torrent and the coves around it. Each answer is short, and each topic has a page of its own:
- The coves: the beach finder compares all five, and each cove has its own guide.
- Getting there: the taxi estimator and bus lines.
- The sea: the 7-day forecast for each cove and the month-by-month averages.
- The sunset: the calculator for any date.
- Rules: posidonia, flags, alcohol and dogs on the rules page.
- Eating and beach clubs: where to eat and the beach clubs.
- Planning: the budget calculator and packing list.
The guide is independent. It publishes no prices for venues and takes no bookings. Opening hours, menus and fares change by season, so check the operator or venue on the day.
Questions people ask
Where is Port des Torrent in Ibiza?
At the western end of Sant Antoni Bay, about 6 km by road from the centre of Sant Antoni, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Cala Bassa is about 2.5 km further along the coast.
Which is the closest beach to Sant Antoni?
Cala Gració, about 2 km north of the town centre, a 15-minute walk. Port des Torrent is about 6 km round the bay.
How do I get from Ibiza airport to Port des Torrent?
Take the AERO1 bus to Sant Antoni and change to the P2 or U1, or take a taxi: about 22 km and roughly EUR 35 by day on the 2026 tariff.
When is the sea warm enough to swim in Ibiza?
From late May to October for most people. The sea averages about 19 °C in May, 22 to 23 °C by late June, 25 to 26 °C in July and August, and still about 23 °C in October.
Which west-coast beach has the best sunset?
Cala Comte is the most famous. Port des Torrent and Cala Gració face the sunset too and are quieter.
Which beach is best for small children?
Cala Tarida or Cala Bassa, both with sandy bottoms, very gentle slopes and lifeguards in high season.
Is Alma Beach open all year?
Listing sites give hours of 12:00 to 01:00 with the main season from June to September, and disagree on winter opening. Check the venue's own channels.
Can I anchor my boat anywhere?
No. Anchoring on posidonia seagrass is prohibited under Balearic Decree 25/2018. Anchor on sand or use a regulated buoy field, and check fondeos.caib.es.
Are the beaches free?
Yes. All Spanish beaches are public. You pay only for sunbeds, umbrellas, parking where charged, and beach clubs.
Where does the information on this site come from?
From the Sant Josep and Sant Antoni council pages, the Balearic government and its gazette, AEMET, the bus operator, Spain's tourism portal and island guides. Live sea data comes from Open-Meteo models. Each page names its sources in the text.
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