A village at the foot of Sa Talaia, the highest hill on the island, and a municipality that runs the whole south and west coast. Most of the coves people fly to Ibiza for are inside it.
The short answer
Sant Josep (San Jose) is a small inland village 13 km west of Ibiza Town, but the municipality of the same name covers 80 beaches and coves including Cala Comte, Cala Bassa, Cala Jondal, Cala d'Hort, Ses Salines and the view of Es Vedra. People stay here for the villas in the hills and the 15 minute drive to any of those beaches. The airport is inside the municipality, 15 minutes from the village.
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Practical facts
Each row names its source. Checked 2026-09
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | South west Ibiza. The village is 13 km west of Ibiza Town, the municipality covers the whole south and west coast | Wikipedia |
| How to get there | Car on the Sant Josep road from Ibiza Town, 20 minutes. Bus L8 from Ibiza Town. Airport 15 minutes | Local team |
| Best time | May, June and September for the coves. Villas book out for July and August months ahead | Local team |
| Time to allow | A week if the villa is your base, a day for Sa Talaia and two coves | Local team |
| Indicative price | from EUR 65 per person, 9 catalogue experiences | Viator catalogue |
| Parking or port | Free parking in the village. Beach car parks (Cala Comte, Cala d'Hort, Salinas) fill by late morning in summer | Town council |
| Services | Village shops, pharmacy, restaurants, medical centre. Beach clubs at Cala Jondal and Salinas | Local team |
| Rental that fits | Villa or country house with pool, a car without question, a day boat from Sant Antoni or Ibiza port | Local team |
Sa Talaia is 475 metres high and the walk from the village to the top takes about an hour, with the whole west coast and Formentera in view. Below it the municipality splits into three faces: the west coast coves (Cala Comte, Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida, Cala Vedella), the south west with Cala d'Hort and Es Vedra, and the south with Cala Jondal, Sa Caleta and the Ses Salines beaches.
This is the part of Ibiza where a villa makes most sense. The hills between the village and the coast hold most of the island's rental houses, and with a car you reach a different cove every day without ever touching the Ibiza Town ring road.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sant Josep a town or a region?
Both. The village of Sant Josep de sa Talaia is small, but the municipality is the largest of the island and includes the west and south coast beaches and the airport.
Which beaches are in Sant Josep?
Cala Comte, Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida, Cala Vedella, Cala Carbo, Cala d'Hort, Cala Jondal, Sa Caleta, Ses Salines and Es Cavallet, among about 80 in total.
How far is Sant Josep from the airport?
The village is about 15 minutes by car. The airport itself is inside the municipality.
Can I walk up Sa Talaia?
Yes, a signposted path leaves from the village and takes about an hour to the top at 475 metres. Take water, there is no bar up there.
Do I need a car in Sant Josep?
Yes. Buses exist but the coves are spread over 30 km of coast and the villas are on country lanes.
Where do boats leave from in Sant Josep?
There is no big harbour in the municipality. Boats leave from Sant Antoni to the north or Ibiza port to the east, both 20 minutes from the village, and pick up at the coves on request.
Written and kept up to date by the Ibiza Formentera Rent desk. We are an independent concierge, not an official agency. Prices are indicative and set by each provider. Spotted something out of date? Tell us on WhatsApp and we will fix it.