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Overview
Located on the southwestern coast of Ibiza in the city of Palma, Cala Carbo is a 55-meter-long and 50-meter-wide small cove with white sand and many rocky portions. The cove has an amazing background of pine-covered hills and two restaurants that provide Instagram-worthy views, especially during the sunset.
Amenities
Cala Carbo does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including a pier, two restaurants, restrooms, showers, a massage stand, shady areas, palm leaf umbrellas, hammocks, and sunbed rental facilities.
Activities
Cala Carbo is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, canoeing, beachcombing, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, and picnicking. If you are planning to go into the water, there is a safe swimming area marked with yellow floats. The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats. If you enjoy snorkeling, this beach offers amazing opportunities to explore the underwater world. It is also an ideal spot for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather. Cala Carbo is perfect for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset
Disability Access
Cala Carbo offers an access path for people with disabilities.
Parking
Getting to Cala Carbo is easy - it has a paid parking lot located at Diseminado Poligono 27, 11021, which provides easy access to the beach. It is important to note that visitors can easily access this cove, which is just ten minutes away from San Jose and a five-minute drive from Cala Vadella.
Fun Fact
Cala Carbo is situated on the western coastline of Ibiza, which makes it a perfect spot to watch the sun setting over the Mediterranean Sea, creating spectacular views.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Cala Carbo. Ibiza Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows, was built in the 13th century in the Catalan Gothic style and is distinguished by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. It has a square-shaped bell tower known as the Torre de les Hores, which dominates the Ibiza skyline. Ibiza Museum of Contemporary Art is a small museum that showcases the artwork of local and international artists. The museum exhibits a permanent collection, which includes the collection of the artist whose artwork is greatly influenced by the island of Ibiza. Dalt Vila is a historic town positioned on a hill on the island of Ibiza, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It is famous for its Renaissance walls and fortifications with military cannons and tunnels, which were built in the 16th century to protect the town from pirate attacks. In the present, this town offers a variety of restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries, and shops where visitors can buy trinkets and handicrafts from the region and enjoy authentic Balearic food.
Castle of Ibiza is located at the top of the fortified Upper Town, which features numerous buildings, including the Tower of Homage, the 8th-century Almudaina, the governor's home, and the 18th-century infantry barracks. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and enjoy incredible views. In addition, it hosts various events and cultural activities throughout the year, including music festivals, art exhibitions, and historical reenactments. If you are looking for another attraction near Cala Carbo, Sa Conillera Lighthouse is an 85-meter-high lighthouse situated on the southwestern coast of Ibiza on a small, rocky islet that navigates ships safely along the western coastline of the island and offers incredible views.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within walking distance of Cala Carbo. Restaurant Balneari Cala Carbo is just right on the beach and serves sandwiches, burgers, tortillas, salads, paellas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. Restaurante Can Vicent serves incredible salads, paellas, oysters, caviar, seafood, mussels, and meat dishes. Restaurant El Carmen is a beachfront restaurant that serves salads, seafood, meat, poultry dishes, and many pre-designed options. Restaurant Magon serves enchiladas, burrata, tortillas, tacos, salads, meat, pork, steaks, seafood, and poultry dishes. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Cala Carbo, Restaurante Maria Luisa serves paellas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Cala Carbo, there are many great options nearby. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Grand Palladium Palace is 32 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including four outdoor pools with waterslides, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and five restaurants. A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Petunia Ibiza, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, hot tubs, a rooftop terrace, two restaurants, and a complimentary breakfast. Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Insotel Club Tarida Playa, which has many amenities including an outdoor pool, a spa, hot tubs, a fitness center, a terrace, and a restaurant. A more reasonably priced option is the beachfront 3-Star Ibiza Rocks Hotel, which offers many amenities including two outdoor pools, a sundeck, a fitness center, and a restaurant. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Cala Carbo, the 3-Star Calador Ibiza has many amenities including an outdoor pool, a kids' club, and a restaurant.
Amenities
Dogs
Showers
Activities
Fishing
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Rentals
Fishing Boats
Jet Skiing
Kayaking Canoeing
Sailing
Food
Restaurants
Access
Parking - Free
Parking - Street
Features
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Cala Carbo have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Cala Carbo have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Cala Carbo a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Cala Carbo good for swimming?
No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Cala Carbo have restrooms?
No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Cala Carbo a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Cala Carbo?
Yes, this Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.
What are the activities at Cala Carbo?
Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Fishing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Does Cala Carbo have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Cala Carbo a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!
Is Cala Carbo good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.