Cala Olivera

Located to the southwest of the town of Santa Eularia des Riu, Cala Olivera – also called Cala Olivera Beach, and Playa Cala Olivera – is a 30-meter-long semi-circular south-facing beach with coarse light brown sand, gravel, large rocky outcrops, many pebbles, and large nearby cliffs.

Cala Olivera is sometimes considered a nude beach.

Although Cala Olivera does not have lifeguards, the beach and the area around it offers a couple of amenities including a toilet and rental facilities for sun loungers and umbrellas. 

Cala Olivera offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, water-skiing, hiking, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, scuba diving, volleyball, jet-skiing, boating, wildlife watching, kayaking, and canoeing.

Cala Olivera is ideal for beginner swimmers because the water here usually has gentle waves and it is mostly clear.  Scuba divers also frequently visit Cala Olivera to explore the vibrant underwater landscape and marine biodiversity near the beach – the water here has interesting underwater geological formations including sea arches and an underwater cave.

If you are planning to swim, kayak, canoe, snorkel, scuba dive, or paddleboard near Cala Olivera, we recommend being careful because the water here can have unpredictable rip currents and strong waves and it is also significantly deep.  In addition, the rocky outcrops around Cala Olivera can also cause injuries to visitors.  Please also note that the considerably rocky seabed at Cala Olivera can also make water activities difficult.  Cala Olivera is ideal for visitors looking for a quiet beach experience because this beach sees fewer visitors as compared to other Ibiza beaches.

There is a rugged path at the western end of Cala Olivera that leads to a rocky ledge.  This ledge offers excellent Instagram-worthy views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Cala Olivera does not offer wheelchair access to visitors with disabilities.

Getting to Cala Olivera can be slightly difficult – from Santa Eularia des Riu, you need to drive to the entrance of the residential area of Roca Llisa.  The entrance to Roca Llisa is easily accessible from Santa Eularia des Riu through a road named PMV-810-1.

Once you reach the entrance for Roca Llisa, you need to then take a left turn from a roundabout located there and then follow a paved road.  From this paved road, you need to turn right to follow a rugged and winding dirt road that leads to Cala Olivera.  There are street signs near Cala Olivera that will guide you to the beach.  There is a free parking lot near the beach.

There was an ancient Roman workshop around Cala Olivera that used to produce purple dye –this workshop used to exist during the early third century.  In addition, the famous filmmaker Roman Polanski also has a house near this beach.

There are many attractions near Cala Olivera within a 25-minute drive.  Casa Broner Museum was built in 1960 by the German architect and artist Erwin Broner and it is a beautiful example of modernist architecture – this museum also has interesting artworks and architecture-related exhibitions.  If you like shopping, Placa del Parc – also called Plaza del Parque – is a town square that offers many interesting shopping stores, restaurants, and bars.  This square also has a “walk of fame” honoring local celebrities and it also hosts a small crafts market in summers.  Ibiza Castle – also called Castell d’Eivissa – is a fortification that was built in the 9th century by local Muslim rulers.  While visitors are prohibited from the main portion of the fortification, the fortification’s premises also have other unique historic structures – in addition, this fort also has a museum offering interesting historic exhibitions.  Pont Vell is a unique historic bridge that was built in the 16th or 17th century and it is the subject of a few interesting local legends.  If you are looking for another attraction near Cala Olivera, Casino De Ibiza is a casino that has a unique decor and it also offers many fun games including Black Jack and American Roulette, along with many slot machines.  

If you get hungry, there are many great attractions near Cala Olivera within a 25-minute drive.  Amante is an upscale waterfront restaurant that offers amazing Mediterranean-style dishes for lunch and dinner including seafood, Galician veal chop, Iberian ham, and pasta – this restaurant also hosts movie screenings.  HAMBRE has a rosy ambiance and it offers delicious gourmet dishes with Mediterranean and regional culinary influences – this restaurant has also been praised by many publications including Tapas magazine and the British newspaper Financial Times.  Aubergine by Atzaró has a casual ambiance and it also offers many amazing dishes including pastas, seafood, salads, and pizzetas – this restaurant also hosts art exhibitions and it has also been praised by many publications including Conde Nast Traveller and Vogue.  El Olivo Mio is a restaurant that has a vibrant decor and it serves many excellent Mediterranean-inspired dishes including pasta, seafood, risotto, roast lamb, and Iberic ham.  If you are looking for another attraction near Cala Olivera, Café Montesol offers many amazing dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including tapas-style dishes, seafood, ham croquettes, salads, steaks, and patatas bravas.

If you are looking for a hotel near Cala Olivera, there are many great nearby options within a 25-minute drive.  The 5-Star Ibiza Gran Hotel offers many amenities including a gym, a casino, a spa, a pool, and multiple restaurants and bars.  The 4-Star Palladium Hotel Cala Llonga offers many amenities including two bars, a pool, a hot tub, and a buffet restaurant.  Another great upscale hotel is the 4-Star Tropic Garden Hotel Apartments that offers many amenities including multiple pools, a lounge, a tennis court, a hot tub, a sauna, a gym, a kids’ play area, a garden, rental facilities for cars, motorbikes, and bikes, and a buffet restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hotel Vibra Maritimo that offers many amenities including a gym, a buffet restaurant, a pool, a terrace, a cafe, a pool, and car rental facilities.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Cala Olivera, the 3-Star Hotel Restaurante Ses Figueres  offers many amenities including a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace.