Location: 10 minutes drive from San José, 5 minutes from Cala Vadella
Facilities: Loungers, parasols, restaurants
Size: 50 metres long, 50 metres wide
Getting there: Reached only by car, follow signposts from San Antonio or San José, direction Cala Vadella. Turn left at the signpost on the San José to Cala Vadella road (behind the turning to Cala d'Hort, just before you reach Cala Vadella). There's limited car parking a short walk from the beach but it can get tricky to find a place at weekends in peak season.
Cala Carbo is one of Ibiza's most private little beaches. A narrower road will take you to a small, sheltered cove surrounded by rocky, pine clad hills.
The beach is a combination of sand and pebbles that shelves gently into the water. The bay is very sheltered, so the water is mostly calm. The rocks at either side are ideal for snorkeling in the cristal clear water.
The rocky coastline that extends from the sand is great for kids to scramble over, whilst fishing off the small jetty is a more tranquil activity. Good moorings are available for private boats.
Beach bars and restaurants
There is two rustic beach restaurants offering good food, especially seafood and paella. On Sundays, they are very popular with the locals; so you may need to book.
Nearby accommodation
The popular small resort of Cala Vadella is only a 10 minute drive away, here you will find some hotels and apartments. Or you opt for a private holiday villa, there is a good choice in the beautiful landscape of the Southwest of the island.