Both Ibiza and Formentera have many nudist beaches where an all-over body tan is easily achieved. That and the freedom of being clothes-free, swimming and feeling the sea touch your entire body is the ultimate in liberation. Try it once and you'll never go back to clothed bathing.
Here are some of our favourite nudist spots for you to try out.
Es Cavallet
South Ibiza
Close to Playa d'en Bossa, Es Cavallet, an official nudist beach, is very popular with those who love to bare all. Its waters are beautifully transparent and snorkelling is a dream as it's all rocky and teeming with marine life.
This beach is half gay and half straight. From the car park, you'll be in the "hetero" part of the beach, where there are two beach restaurants. Continuing on down, after turning right, will take you directly to the gay part with a gay chiringuito at the end.
Walk along the beach and revel in the vistas of the walled citadel of Ibiza Town known as Dalt Vila in the distance as well as the island of Formentera across the sea. Please bear in mind that the dunes are a protected area where you are not permitted to walk.
Ibiza Spotlight tip: Go to the gay (south) end for the most marvellous snorkelling experience.
Punta Galera
Close to Cala Salada, West Ibiza
Mainly a nudist area rather than a beach, Punta Galera is a place of natural wonder and is an essential item for your nude bathing days. Its lack of sand means it's less visited, so even more reason to go there, tear off what you are wearing and salute the sun gods.
An old quarry, its stone terraces have been worn by time and the elements and take you to an almost prehistoric world of wonder and beauty. Its waters are as crystalline as you'll see anywhere and with lots of little enclaves you can find a spot to bathe nude without fear of being disturbed. Take food and drink to this isolated spot.
Ibiza Spotlight tip: Stick around for the glorious sunset.
Las Salinas
South Ibiza
The long beach of Las Salinas is not entirely nudist, though fear not as there are places where you can go and strip off. Walk past the Sa Trinxa beach bar and you will come to some small bays that are very popular amongst nudists.
You will also see nude bathers on the sand close to the bar, near a small stretch of sand where the water is met with a rocky entrance. This section seems to be nude mainly in the mornings, though really any time of day is good.
You can explore the entire long crescent-shaped beach at your leisure. This is a very trendy beach, beloved by celebrities. This beach, in the main, cannot be called quiet in the summer. This is more than compensated for by the large number of excellent beach bars and restaurants, into which you can slip and chill out with background Balearic beats.
Ibiza Spotlight tip: Find the small bays for the utmost privacy.
Cala Escondida
Near Cala Conta (Platjes de Comte), SW Ibiza
Cala Escondida (Hidden Cove), or Es Racó d’en Xic to use its proper name, is an increasingly popular nudist beach that forms part of the Platges de Comte. To get there, you need to follow signs for Cala Comte and use the public car parks.
Although small and compact, everyone is happy to spare the intimate space, rubbing, err shoulders with their neighbours whether clothed or naked. There is crystal-clear water to snorkel in around the rugged coastline and the infamous ‘Rave Cave’ is also nearby to explore.
The popular chiringuito here is possibly one of the nicest on the island, where ‘everything is made with love’. The friendly owners serve up great value food and drink all day until the sun sets in all its spectacular glory.
Ibiza Spotlight tip: Arriving early is highly recommended.
Aguas Blancas
Near the village of San Carlos, East Ibiza
Aguas Blancas is a nudists' paradise. Walk to the left, perhaps wading through shallow waters, dependent on the time of day and tide and you will find three stretches of sand and lots of fellow naked bathers. The third stretch, reached by clambering over rocks, is totally nudist.
Also try the far right of the beach, for more total nudity as well as semi-naked bathers.
In common with Ibiza's beautiful beaches it is possessed of sparkling crystal-clear waters. Snorkelling here is a must as is going early in the day as the sun disappears mid-afternoon.
The first stretch of sand you will reach via the wooden stairs will reveal mostly clothed visitors. Do not let this put you off, unless of course you don't want to be as nature intended. In this case stay at the bottom of the steps or walk right for more non-nude possibilities
Due to fluctuating sea levels, the beach is subject to erosion and the cliffs are prone to occasional rock falls, so caution is advised. Visitors go at their own risk.
Ibiza Spotlight tip: Go and watch the sunrise here as it's spectacular.
Playa Illetes/Playa Levante - top end
Formentera
Definitely, the best of Formentera's nudist beaches is the part above the enchanting Caribbean-like Playa Illetes and Playa Levante. Here you can feel a real escape. There will be a mix of naked and clothed beachgoers and the further north you venture on this stretch of sand, the more the beach clothing will be shed.
Here you will see the most beautiful waters, shallow rock pools, tiny little bay-shaped areas and a wildness that awakens your primordial spirit. It is truly both breathtaking and liberating to be there. Being free of sunbeds is a boon too. You can walk to one of the pricey beach restaurants, though we'd suggest taking a cooler filled with enough food and drink for the time you're there.
Get there by car, scooter or bike as it's a long walk from La Savina or even from the beach entrance when going by bus. Note that the car park fills quickly and that two-wheeled transport is usually allowed in freely with no restrictions.
Ibiza Spotlight tip: Walk north to go and see from afar the pristine private islet of Espalmador.
OTHER NUDE BEACHES
Ibiza and Formentera
Many other beaches on Ibiza and Formentera allow nudity. On Ibiza Sa Caleta beach's extremities are good, in the shape of small sandy coves and rocks to the right and on the rocks going left. Cala Nova has a nudist section in the middle too. If you venture to the far left of Cala Llenya, Cala Boix or Es Figueral there will be bare flesh too.
On Formentera, Playa Migjorn is nudist around the centre and there are a good number of small beaches where people lose all their clothing too
Some of the above-mentioned beaches are not officially nudist; however, nudity is tolerated. If you are unsure, simply look around and see if there are fellow naked bathers, so you feel assured that you can do the same.
For the complete low-down on beaches on Ibiza, see our comprehensive guides.
