Hiking routes around Ibiza
Although Ibiza's beaches and parties are famous all over the world, another of the activities you can do on the island are the excursions and trekking routes. To enjoy its landscapes and views even more, you should get to know the main hiking routes around Ibiza.
In addition, if you still don't know where to stay, we recommend you to stay in a hotel in San Antonio IbizaThe Invisa Hotel Es Pla, a 3-star hotel located just a few metres from the beach of San Antonio, ideal for enjoying the island at your own pace and resting after a good hiking route.
Hiking routes around Ibiza
There are a variety of hiking routes around Ibiza and for every level of difficulty. Some of the best known are:
Route from San Antonio to Cala Salada
One of the best hiking routes in Ibiza, especially in spring. We start walking from the port of San Antonio and the path will guide you on a walk along the coast with a view of the islet of Sa Conillera.
You will pass through a well-known area of Ibiza where you can sit and watch the sunsets and have a drink or a coffee. Then you will visit Calo des Moro beach and go to the Cave of the Lobsters where you can see the Aquarium of Cap Blanc to Cala Gracio and Cala Gracioneta, a little further on. Walking along the coast you will pass Cala Salada, San Foradada, Cap Nono and if you want to walk a little further you can walk to the rocky cove of Punta Galera.
Sa Talaia Route
Sa Talaia is the highest point in Ibiza with 475 metres. It is a medium-difficulty route with an approximate duration of 2 hours.
The walk starts at the church of San José, going up Sa Talaia street, which will lead you to a dirt track that will guide you to a path. On the way, you will slowly enter the forest, just follow the signs and you will reach the top.
If you don't think you can do this route on foot, you can do it by car. But you must make sure that the driver knows the road, as it is not asphalted. You should avoid climbing the Sa Talaia mountain in the rainy season, as it could be risky.
Santa Eulalia River Route
The Santa Eulalia river is the only one you will find in the Balearic Islands. The route starts at the Can Planetes Interpretation Centre and goes to the mouth of the river on the beach. But first you pass the Pont Vell.
There is also the option of visiting Puig de Missa located in Santa Eulalia. Here you can enjoy very interesting museums and beautiful views.
Route of the defence towers of Ibiza
On Ibiza you can see 7 defence towers, located at various points on the island and with paths that have spectacular views of the sea. Along this route, you can visit the Torre de Portinatx, the Torre de Balansat, located near the port of San Miguel or the Torre d'en Valls next to San Carlos.
There is also the Torre d'en Rovira in San Antonio and des Savinar in Cala d'Hort, one of the most popular. You also have the option of visiting the Torre des Carregador located in Playa d'en Bossa and the Torre de Ses Portes.
Cala Llonga
On this route, you will enjoy an excellent view of the coast. All you need to do is leave your car at the Cala Llong car park and follow the path to the right. It goes very close to the cliff, so the view of the landscape is spectacular.
The journey takes approximately 2 hours and has about 4.5 kilometres of ascent. Nearby is the Sol d'en Serra cove, which you should visit.
Ses Portes Tower Route
This route is short and easy. It can be done in about an hour's walk. The path starts at the northern end of Ses Salines, precisely at the car park. Then, it goes through a pine forest until you reach the coast. From here you can see beautiful landscapes and views until you reach the defensive tower of Ses Portes.
Plan de Corona Promenade
This route is usually carried out at the end of winter or in spring. This is due to the fact that these are the dates when the almond trees in the area are in blossom and the scenery is spectacular. This simple route starts from the village of Santa Inés.
