Torre de Carregador

Located near the village of Sant Josep de sa Talaia on the southeastern coast of Ibiza, Torre de Carregador - is a historic tower with a small, rocky beach.  The beach bears the name of the 15th-century watchtower, Torre des Carregador - also known as Torre de Sa Sal Rossa, that makes up its beautiful backdrop.  This 13-meter-high watchtower was built to watch over the landings where ships were loaded with valuable salt at Ses Salines Natural Park.  The beach is positioned on the grounds of the parish of Sant Francesc de s'Estany, near the southern end of the famous Playa d’en Bossa, which together provides incredible views of the Mediterranean Coast and nearby Formentera Island.

Torre de Carregador does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly.

Torre de Carregador offers a few fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and hiking.  If you are planning to go into the water, the waves are usually calm.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  It is perfect for visitors looking for a serene experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  Visitors can explore the historical watchtower and enjoy the panoramic view of the vast ocean.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Torre de Carregador does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Torre des Carregador is easy - it has many street parking spots located at the end of Cami de sa Sal Rossa, which provides easy access to the beach.

Torre des Carregador (the loading tower) was designed by the Italian engineer Giovanni Calvi to guard the salt works at Ses Salines in 1582.   However, many believed that this tower was built to protect against pirate raids.

There are many attractions near Torre de Carregador.  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.  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. 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 Torre de Carregador, 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.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within an eight-minute drive of Torre de Carregador. El Chiringuito Ibizais an upscale beach club with an outdoor seating area positioned on the northern end of the beach and serves incredible oysters, salads, steaks, seafood, meat, poultry dishes, and desserts  Nassau Beach Club is another beach club that serves amazing Mediterranean-Asian fusion cuisine, including seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Sa Trinxa serves salads, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Restaurant El Carmen is a beachfront restaurant that serves salads, seafood, meat, poultry dishes, and many pre-designed options.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Torre de Carregador, Restaurante Maria Luisa serves paellas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Torre de Carregador, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Grand Palladium Palace is 10 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 Torre de Carregador, the 3-Star Calador Ibiza has many amenities including an outdoor pool, a kids' club, and a restaurant.