Location: 15 minutes' drive from the village San José or 10 minutes from the small resort of Cala Vadella
Facilities: Sunbeds, daybeds, parasols, foot showers, restaurants, bar, beach-boutique, lifeguards, non-smoking beach (please respect this!)
Size: 150 metres long, 15-25 metres wide
Getting there: Reached only by car, follow signposts from San José. There is a new, unpaved car park for around 200 cars at the road leading to the beach. For summer 2025, it is free; from 2026, people will have to pay. From the car park you walk approximately 10 minutes down to the beach - which is a bit of a hike on the way back. If you come very early, you might be lucky to get one of the few places where parking is allowed along the road near the beach. Do not park anywhere where the curb has a yellow line: parking is prohibited and the police carry out regular controls.
The beach
Cala d'Hort is a small beach with a fantastic view of the mysterious island of Es Vedrà, which rises dramatically from the sea only several hundred metres from the shore. Es Vedrà is one of the most famous landmarks of the island, and Cala d'Hort is the best place to see it. There is something magical about just sitting there and gazing at this mesmerising rock for hours.
The beach itself is sandy to one side and pebbles interspersed with sand to the other. However, the seabed is sandy everywhere, so, even without bathing shoes, it is not difficult to enter the sea. Some higher parts, where the sun loungers are, have been filled with sand.
The turquoise-coloured seawater is exceptionally clear, as it is often the case on pebbly beaches, but what makes it truly special is its gently sloping shoreline. Perfect for safe swimming, paddling, and even beach games, it also offers that ideal photo opportunity: standing knee-deep in the crystal-clear water with the iconic rock formation as your backdrop.
During the summer season, the beach is extremely popular. There are many who flock to the inspiring view and tranquil setting of Cala d'Hort, holidaymakers and locals alike.
The beach is backed by high cliffs - a beautiful sight, but it means that it can get very hot in summer, as it is protected from the wind.
Cala d'Hort offers good facilities, including a small beach boutique. The beach is entirely smoke-free, in a bid to keep it pristine for all who visit.
Beach bars and restaurants
There are three excellent seafood restaurants, renowned for fresh fish dishes including traditional paella. Two of them sit right on the beach, where you also find a small beach bar.
The restaurant Es Boldado is situated high on the cliffs above the bay. It is accessed from the road to the beach from San José (signposted), or, if you're brave, you can scramble over the rocks and fishermens huts to the wooden staircase that takes you up to this popular restaurant.
All the restaurants are very popular, so it is recommended to book your table, especially on weekends.
Nearby accommodation
The small tranquil resort of Cala Vadella is only 10 minutes away by car. Here you find a small choice of hotels and apartments.
In the green hills around the charming village of San José, there are many private holiday villas - a perfect choice if you want to stay in tranquil surroundings, but still only a 15-minute drive to the nightlife in San Antonio and Ibiza Town.
