Ibiza Watersports
Water temperatures range from 18º C in May to 26º in August making the island ideal for all sorts of watersports, including waterskiing, jetskiing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, bananaboat or even a relaxing pedalo.
Most of the larger beaches have kiosks where you can rent pedaloes and have a go on a banana boat. There are several sailing schools around the island (Playa d'en Bossa, Las Salinas, San Antonio, Cala Martina, Cala Pada) offering Catamaran hire and occasional windsurf hire (you will probably need a licence). There are also several beaches offering waterskiing and jetskiing (San Antonio Bay, Cala Bassa, Playa d'en Bossa, Santa Eulalia) and parasailing. More information can be found in our beaches section.
San Antonio beach
English speaking Julian, and his lovely daughter Oren, is a fully qualified, expert instructor, teaching safe, fast windsurfing and sailing for years. See details here.
S'Argamassa Watersports
Nautical Sports Centre is a water sports Heaven. Jet skis, parachute sailing, banana rides, water skiing, boat rentals, beachside bar and restaurant under the pines. Sun, sea, sports, food and drink. Special Paella days on Sundays & Weds.
There is rarely enough wind for planing conditions in the high season (but easily enough for beginners). In early and late summer, the South wind (Scirroco) can pick up to a good force 4 once a week, and the West wind (Mistral) sometimes comes howling in at force 6.
The most popular beaches are Cala Martina, Cala Conta and Playa d'en Bossa. Of these, Cala Martina is the easiest to surf with plenty of flat and shallow water. Playa d'en bossa is all sand, but choppy when the South wind blows directly onshore. Cala Conta is for the more advanced surfer, and is trickier to get in and out.
A shorty will be enough in the high season months of July, August and September (also gives good protection from the sun). For earlier and later months, as well as winter, think about taking a longer wetsuit, especially for the legs.
You can rent catamarans on Las Salinas and Playa d'en Bossa beach. Experience is necessary.
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