12 Best Anchorages Around Ibiza for a Private Yacht Charter

Best anchorages around Ibiza: a broker's working chart

The best anchorages around Ibiza are not secrets — they are simply unreachable by road. Knowing which cove to choose on a given wind direction, at a given hour, separates a good day on the water from a great one. After years of routing luxury yacht charters through these waters, our team keeps a live shortlist that changes with swell, season and crowd patterns. Below is the 2026 edition: 12 anchorages we send our own clients to, organised by coastline, with the practical detail your captain actually needs.

South-west coast: sheltered lunch stops and sunset holds

The stretch between Cala Jondal and Cala d'Hort is the island's most requested cruising ground for good reason. Cala Jondal offers 4–6 m depth over sand, reliable holding, and a stern-to tender drop at the beach restaurants. Arrive before 11:00 in July and August or expect rafting. Further south, Cala d'Hort faces the dramatic limestone stack of Es Vedrà. The anchorage sits in 8–10 m with a mixed sand-and-rock bottom; a kelp patch on the northern edge can foul lighter anchors, so brief your crew on a second set position. On days when the south-westerly picks up above 12 knots, swing around to Cala Vadella instead — a deep pocket that rarely rolls and holds well in 5–7 m on clean sand. Evening light here is worth the short 4-nautical-mile diversion.

North and east: where to anchor away from the crowds

The north coast sees fewer charter yachts, which is precisely the appeal. Cala Xarraca, roughly 6 nautical miles west of Portinatx, provides excellent holding in 4–5 m over Posidonia-free sand near the centre of the bay. Snorkelling off the eastern rocks is exceptional. Cala Benirràs — famous for its Sunday drum circle — works best mid-week when you can anchor in 6 m without jostling for position. On the east side, Cala Nova and Cala Llenya are reliable morning anchorages protected from the prevailing westerlies. For clients aboard yachts over 30 m, we often recommend the deeper water off Tagomago island, where 12–15 m depth and a sandy shelf allow comfortable overnight stays with minimal swell. Browse our [fleet in Ibiza](#) to find the right yacht for a multi-day circuit of these quieter waters.

6 anchorages every charter guest should have on the itinerary

1. Cala Salada — Two linked coves north of Sant Antoni with turquoise shallows. Best in 3–5 m on sand; avoid the rocky lip on the south side. 2. Cala Comte — West-facing, ideal for afternoon swims. Depth 5–7 m; moderate holding that improves closer to the centre. 3. Ses Salines — A long sandy shore on the southern tip. Tender ashore for lunch, then reposition to Espalmador on Formentera, just 3 nautical miles south. 4. Espalmador (Formentera) — A protected natural reserve between the two islands. Anchor in 3–4 m; the mud-bath lagoon is a short walk from the beach. 5. Cala Llonga — A deep east-coast inlet that rarely sees charter traffic. Good holding in 6 m; the town quay has a dinghy dock for provisioning. 6. Es Torrent — A narrow south-coast cove where the restaurant serves grilled catch of the day. Anchor bow-to in 4 m and take the tender 40 m to shore.

See our [Ibiza day-charter itinerary](#) for a route that links four of these stops in a single outing.

Holding, hazards and Posidonia: what your captain checks first

Anchoring over Posidonia oceanica seagrass is prohibited across the Balearic Islands, and enforcement patrols are active throughout the 2026 summer season. Every anchorage we recommend has a verified sand or mud patch clear of the meadow. Our captains carry updated Posidonia charts from the Govern de les Illes Balears and cross-reference with on-board sonar before dropping. Depth and bottom type matter more than scenery when choosing a position — a dragged anchor at 02:00 ruins a charter faster than any weather. For yachts above 24 m, we also factor in swing radius relative to neighbouring boats, especially in tighter coves like Cala Salada where space fills quickly after midday. Review our [guide to Ibiza charter planning](#) for more detail on regulations and seasonal considerations.

Plan your charter around the island's finest anchorages

A well-routed yacht rental around Ibiza connects these anchorages into a single, seamless narrative — morning swims off Tagomago, a long lunch stern-to at Es Torrent, a sunset drift beneath Es Vedrà, and a quiet overnight in Cala Vadella with nothing but cicadas and a glass of Ibizan rosado. The 2026 season runs roughly from May through October, with the calmest conditions and warmest water arriving in late June. Choosing the right yacht, the right week and the right itinerary turns a boat hire into something genuinely personal — and that is exactly the kind of charter worth planning well in advance.