The last village before the lighthouse at the top of the island. Three small beaches in a sheltered bay, pine cliffs on both sides and the quietest water on Ibiza when the south wind blows.
The short answer
Portinatx is at the northern tip of Ibiza, 30 km and about 40 minutes by car from Ibiza Town, in the municipality of Sant Joan. It is a small family resort with three sandy coves (S'Arenal Gros, S'Arenal Petit and Playa Es Port), the Punta Moscarter lighthouse walk and sea caves along the coast that kayak and paddle tours visit. There is no ferry here, so you arrive by car or bus.
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Practical facts
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| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | Northern tip of Ibiza, municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja, 30 km from Ibiza Town | Wikipedia |
| How to get there | Car 40 minutes from Ibiza Town via Sant Joan, bus L20 from Ibiza Town in summer. No ferry | Local team |
| Best time | June and September for warm sea and space. Quietest resort on the island in May and October | Local team |
| Time to allow | A beach day plus the lighthouse walk, a week if it is your base for the north | Local team |
| Indicative price | from EUR 50 per person, 8 catalogue experiences | Viator catalogue |
| Parking or port | Free and paid parking around the bay, easier than the south. Small jetty, no marina | Town council |
| Services | Hotels, supermarket, restaurants, dive centre, kayak and paddle rental on the beach in season | Local team |
| Rental that fits | House or villa in the north with a car, kayak or small boat trips from the bay | Local team |
The village sits around a deep bay with three beaches: S'Arenal Gros is the main one, S'Arenal Petit the small one to the east, and Playa Es Port the sheltered one at the bottom of the bay. The coastal path east leads in about 40 minutes to the Punta Moscarter lighthouse, the tallest in the Balearics at 52 metres. The cliffs on both sides hide sea caves that the kayak tours in the catalogue paddle into.
It is the furthest point from the airport, which is exactly why families and couples who want quiet choose it. With a car you reach Benirras for the Sunday drums, Cala Xarraca, Sant Joan village and the north coast coves in 10 to 20 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Portinatx from the airport?
About 40 km, 45 to 50 minutes by car. It is the furthest resort from the airport on the island.
Is Portinatx good for families?
Yes. Shallow sandy coves, a sheltered bay and no nightlife make it the classic family corner of Ibiza.
Can I get to Portinatx by bus?
Bus L20 runs from Ibiza Town in summer. Out of season the service is limited, so a car is the practical answer.
What is the lighthouse walk?
A coastal path from the eastern beach to the Punta Moscarter lighthouse, about 40 minutes each way, with sea views most of the route.
Are there boat trips from Portinatx?
Small excursions and kayak or paddle tours leave from the bay in summer. Bigger charters start from Santa Eulalia or Ibiza Town.
Which beaches are near Portinatx?
Cala Xarraca 5 minutes west, Benirras 20 minutes west, and Cala de Sant Vicent 25 minutes south east.
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