Situated on the north coast of Ibiza, Puerto de San Miguel (Port de Sant Miquel in Catalan) was once the fishing port of San Miguel village, but is now a popular small resort with families and those in search of peace and quiet.
Here can be found one of the most sheltered beaches on the island, nestled in a cove and surrounded by lush pine-covered cliffs. A good distance away from the hustle and bustle of the major resorts, Puerto de San Miguel is the ideal location for those seeking tranquility and beautiful surroundings whilst on holiday.
Shops and restaurants
There are some souvenir shops and small supermarkets, where you can buy all you need for a day on the beach and the essentials if you are staying in a self-catering apartment.
Several bars and restaurants line the beach, including two very popular fish restaurants - locals come from all over the island to eat here, for example Bullit de Peix, the typical Ibicencan fish dish, or Arróz meloso con bogavante, a fish stew with rice and lobster.
The beach
Puerto de San Miguel boasts a wide, very beautiful beach with all the facilities, such as sunbeds and parasols, but there is also plenty of space to lay your towel on the fine, soft sands, or play some beach games without disturbing anyone.
The wonderfully clear water shimmers in all shades of blue and turquoise and is mostly calm due to the protective cliffs. The seabed slopes gently, making it ideal for splashing around.
Located just beside Puerto de San Miguel beach is a small, secluded pebble cove: Cala de Sa Ferradura. It offers beautiful clear water and is lovely for snorkelling, along with taking in views of Puerto de San Miguel across the bay. The cove is connected to a private island, Isla Sa Ferradura, an exclusive estate that welcomes high-profile guests throughout the summer.
Things to do
There is a choice of water sports available so you can spend time exploring the stunning coastline, or enjoy an excursion on land, for example with the popular tourist train. For the little ones, there is a nice playground behind the beach, under the shade of pine trees.
Whilst here, you should visit the interesting dripstone caves Cuevas Can Marça, which can be reached by walking up the road on the right side of the bay. The effort will be rewarded with fantastic views! The multilingual guided tours through the intricate cave system are interesting and fun.
The surrounding hills are ideal for long walks through the beautiful landscape in the north of the island. On the left of the bay, you can follow a path along the coastline up to the watch tower Torre des Molar - an easy to medium-level walk of about 30 to 40 minutes each way. On the other side, you can walk to the stunning bay Cala Benirrás, which will take about an hour - the steep climb is rewarded with marvellous views.
Getting there
Puerto de San Miguel is well connected with the rest of the island. By car, it is only a 30-minute drive to the large towns of the island: Ibiza Town, San Antonio or Santa Eulalia.
Buses run from Puerto San Miguel to Ibiza Town, San Antonio, Santa Eulalia and Es Caná, where you can also visit its weekly hippy market.
Accommodation
There are a number of hotels and apartment complexes lining the beach and built right into the cliffs, offering the most stunning sea views. Recently renovated, they include a luxury, adults-only option.
There are also some very nice rural hotels in the area. Or have a look at the nearby holiday villas - living the dream as the VIPs and celebrities do on the island!
