Ibiza’s longest beach

📍 Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza

Ibiza’s longest beach offers plenty of space over around 3 kilometers, gently sloping water and a typical mix of beach holidays, beach clubs and promenade life.

📍 Location

Playa d'en Bossa, municipality of Sant Jordi de ses Salines / near the urban area of Ibiza Town, east coast of Ibiza

🕒 Opening hours

Open to the public, all year round

🎫 Admission

Free

⏱️ Duration of stay

1–3 hours, or longer for a full beach day

Playa d'en Bossa is considered the longest beach on Ibiza and is one of the island’s best-known seaside resorts on the east coast. The fine sandy beach stretches for about 3 kilometers along the coast and is especially known for its gently sloping water, making it particularly popular with beachgoers and families.

At the same time, the area is strongly shaped by tourism: along the beach zone there are hotels, restaurants, bars and beach sections with more infrastructure than the island’s quieter coves. So anyone coming here experiences not only a classic beach day, but also the lively coastal atmosphere of Playa d'en Bossa with great opportunities for walking, swimming and stopping for a bite to eat.

Who is it worth visiting for?

✓ Families ✓ Beach holidaymakers ✓ Walkers ✓ Visitors with little time ✓ Travelers who appreciate beachfront infrastructure

💡 Tips for your visit

▸For a quieter beach experience, come in the morning or outside the peak season.
▸An umbrella, water and swim shoes are practical on windy or very sunny days.
▸If you’re traveling without a car, the beach can be easily combined with a visit to Ibiza Town.
▸In high season, arrive early, as parking spaces near the beach can be limited.

🚗 Getting there

From Ibiza Town, Playa d'en Bossa is easy to reach by car, taxi or bus in a short time; depending on where you start, parts of the beach are also easy to reach on foot.

Frequently asked questions about Ibiza’s longest beach

Is the beach suitable for children? ▾

Yes, the gently sloping water makes the beach generally family-friendly. However, on very busy stretches, you should pay attention to swimming activity and waves.

Do you have to pay to enter the beach? ▾

No, the beach is free to access.

Is there infrastructure at Playa d'en Bossa? ▾

Yes, there are usually restaurants, bars, hotels and other tourist facilities along the beach.

Is Playa d'en Bossa rather quiet or lively? ▾

Rather lively. The beach is one of the best-known and busiest beach areas on Ibiza.