7 Day Ibiza Sailing Itinerary from Marina Ibiza: Exploring Es Cavallet, Cala Jondal, Es Vedrà and Cala Conta
Ibiza, Spain
7 days cruise, 64 dates available
Sailboat
Price may vary depending on the cruise date.
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.
A 7-day sailing holiday departing from Marina Ibiza in Eivissa, exploring the natural park coastline of the south, the remote southwestern coves, the volcanic outline of Es Vedrà and the crystalline western bays of Ibiza in a compact and varied circuit of the island's most celebrated sailing grounds.
Marina Ibiza, located in the Botafoch area on the northern side of the Eivissa harbor, is positioned at the geographic and historical center of the island. The UNESCO-listed walls of Dalt Vila rise on the opposite shore of the harbor entrance, the old fishing quarter of Sa Penya extends along the waterfront to the east, and the broad promenade of the new marina provides immediate provisioning access from the berth. Eivissa is a city that has been receiving boats since the 7th century BCE, when Phoenician traders established the first permanent settlement on the headland above the harbor, and arriving or departing by sailing boat from this marina connects the week at sea to that long continuity in a way that flying in and out of the airport cannot.
The sailing circuit from Marina Ibiza follows a natural clockwise arc around the southern and western coastline of the island, beginning in the protected natural park waters of the southeast and ending in the iconic western bays before the return passage to the harbor. The route covers approximately 110 nautical miles in total, with daily distances manageable enough to leave most of each day available at anchor.
The southeastern corner of Ibiza is defined by the Ses Salines Natural Park, a protected area covering the ancient salt flat system, the dune-backed beaches of Es Cavallet and Ses Salines, and the shallow posidonia marine corridor connecting Ibiza to Formentera. The salt extraction operation here has been functioning since Phoenician times and the geometric pools of the salt flats are visible from the water on the landward side as the boat navigates south along the park coastline. The posidonia seagrass beds protected within the park filter the surrounding water to a transparency that makes this the clearest sailing area in the immediate vicinity of Eivissa.
Rounding the southern cape opens the southwestern coastline, a succession of anchorages with a character quite different from the natural park waters to the east. Sa Caleta, Es Codolar, Cala Jondal and Es Torrent are all bays accessible primarily by boat, with dark sand or pebble beaches, clear water and small restaurants that have served arriving sailors for decades. Es Vedrà, the uninhabited volcanic island off the southwestern tip, anchors the entire southern section of the route with a physical presence visible from the water throughout the week.
The western bays of Cala Conta and Cala Bassa close the circuit before the return to Eivissa, representing the most internationally recognized section of the Ibiza coastline and the one that delivers the most concentrated natural beauty in the shortest distance.
Itinerary
Day1
Marina Ibiza, Boarding and Passage to Es Cavallet
Boarding takes place at Marina Ibiza from the afternoon. The waterfront promenade of Botafoch provides immediate access to provisioning from the supermarket and restaurants a short walk from the berth, and the old town of Dalt Vila is accessible on foot through the harbor area for anyone who wants to walk the Renaissance walls or find dinner ashore before the week begins. After the safety briefing and cabin allocation, the yacht departs south from the harbor, passing the lighthouse at the end of the breakwater and heading toward the southeastern coastline within the Ses Salines Natural Park. Es Cavallet is the first anchorage, a narrow beach of white sand and pine-covered dunes facing east into the calm posidonia channel between Ibiza and Formentera. The water above the seagrass bed shows the pale turquoise visible from the deck. Dinner onboard at anchor as the lights of Eivissa become visible to the north.
Day2
Ses Salines and the Torre de Ses Portes
The morning begins with a short southward navigation to Ses Salines, a beach extending over a kilometer along the protected southern coast of the natural park. The salt production facilities on the plateau behind the dunes are the direct descendants of the Phoenician operation established here nearly three millennia ago, and the geometric salt pans visible from the boat to the landward side give the anchorage a particular layering of natural and historical context. The beach itself is wide and well protected from the summer's prevailing winds, with beach clubs accessible by tender and water clarity that reflects the continuous posidonia protection of the surrounding park. The afternoon rounds the Torre de Ses Portes, the old defensive watchtower at the island's southernmost headland, above the narrow channel into Es Freus. The coves between the tower and Ses Salines provide sheltered evening anchorages away from the main beach activity. Overnight at anchor.
Day3
Sa Caleta and Es Codolar
The route moves northwest along the southwestern coastline toward Sa Caleta, a dark sand cove below the only Phoenician settlement in Ibiza outside the main city. The archaeological site on the headland above the beach dates to the 7th century BCE and the excavated remains of dwellings, workshops and a sanctuary make this the most historically significant anchorage on the entire circuit. The dark volcanic sand underfoot and the clear water above it produce a visual combination unlike the white-sand bays of the eastern coast. Es Codolar, a short distance further northwest, is an elongated stretch of dark pebble between low headlands with no significant tourist infrastructure, sheltered from the afternoon sea breeze and well suited to an unhurried swim before the boat continues. The evening is spent at anchor in the southwestern waters. Overnight at anchor.
Day4
Es Torrent and Cala Jondal
Two of the most respected anchorages on the southwestern coast make a natural pair for a full day of sailing and swimming without covering significant distance. Es Torrent is the quieter and more remote of the two, a bay with no road access for large vehicles and a family-run restaurant at its head that serves rice dishes and grilled fish to boats arriving by tender, a tradition maintained for generations without particular concession to the surrounding tourist economy. Cala Jondal, around the headland to the east, is wider and better known, with a pebble beach, clear water over a sandy bottom and several beach restaurants including Blue Marlin, which operates a tender service for boats at anchor in the bay. The two bays together occupy a full day comfortably, with the morning at Es Torrent and the afternoon at Cala Jondal or reversed depending on wind direction. Overnight at anchor.
Day5
Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
The passage northwest from the Cala Jondal area rounds the southwestern cape of Ibiza and opens the approach to Cala d'Hort, the bay that sits directly in front of Es Vedrà across a short channel. The rock dominates this section of coastline in a way that no description adequately prepares for: 382 meters of vertical limestone and volcanic material rising without base or platform from the surface of the sea, its near-vertical walls changing color through the afternoon as the light angle shifts. The island has been uninhabited since 1910 and is protected from landing. The anchorage in Cala d'Hort faces it directly from the east, with the full western face of the rock visible from every position on the boat. The evening at anchor here as the sun drops behind Es Vedrà and the rock face darkens against the orange sky is the visual high point of the week. Overnight at anchor.
Day6
Cala Conta and Cala Bassa
The final full sailing day moves north along the western coast through the sequence of bays that define Ibiza's international visual identity. Cala Conta is a series of three connected coves divided by rocky platforms and small islets, with water shifting from deep cobalt offshore to pale turquoise over the limestone seabed in the shallows between the rocks. The rocky perimeter of the islets offers good snorkeling conditions in calm weather and the beach restaurant on the main cove serves food to arriving boats by tender. Cala Bassa further north is wider, sandier and more sheltered from the prevailing northwesterly, with pine trees reaching toward the water on both headlands and a consistent quality of anchorage that makes it one of the most reliable overnight stops on the western coast. The afternoon light over the Cala Bassa water in summer is the color that appears in every photograph taken of Ibiza from the sea. Overnight at anchor.
Day7
Return to Marina Ibiza and Disembarkation
The final navigation returns south along the western coastline and then northeast along the southern approach to Eivissa, passing the Ses Salines park waters before the harbor entrance opens below Dalt Vila. The Renaissance walls above the harbor catch the morning light on the return approach in the same way they have greeted arriving boats since the 16th century. Arrival is planned for the late afternoon or early evening. Guests spend the final night onboard and disembarkation takes place the following morning after breakfast.
Important Note
This itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions, currents and marine activity. Anchorages and daily schedule are adjusted by the skipper to ensure safety and the best possible sailing experience throughout the week.
Cruise price details
Entire yacht price
€ 2990.59
€ 2542
Book the entire yacht for a private trip
Included in the price
Entire boat rental
Tender
Mooring at the base
Complete equipment of the boat
Wi-Fi unlimited
Yacht additional fees
Charter Pack (bed linen for all cabins, 2 towels per person, outboard engine, cooking gas, 1 night in marina, final cleaning): €550
Security deposit: €3,500
Deposit insurance, reduces deposit to €700: €350
Skipper Mallorca low and middle season, client provides food: €1,400
Skipper Mallorca high season July and August only, client provides food: €1,750
Hostess high season July and August only, client provides food: €1,750
Hostess low and middle season, client provides food: €1,400
Chef cook: €1,750
Skipper high season July and August only, client provides food: €2,100
Skipper low and middle season, client provides food: €1,750
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519 is a 16-meter flagship monohull designed by Philippe Briand that sits at the top of the Sun Odyssey range with a hull built around a hard chine, a powerful fractional rig and an interior offering up to five cabin configurations. The combination of performance-oriented hull design and genuinely generous living space makes it one of the most capable production cruisers available for a week of coastal sailing.
The Sun Odyssey 519 was developed as the flagship of Jeanneau's cruising line, and the brief behind its design shows in every area of the boat. Philippe Briand's hull uses a hard chine and extended waterline that give the 519 a measured speed advantage over comparable-length cruisers, and reviewers from Boating New Zealand and Canadian Boating consistently noted that the boat covers distance efficiently without the heavy motion that affects more traditional displacement cruisers. With its generous waterline and extended hard chine, the 519 is more than capable of turning in 200-mile-a-day bluewater passages, but the boat is equally well suited to the shorter daily passages and anchored afternoons of a Mediterranean sailing holiday.
On deck, the cockpit is the design's most immediately practical achievement. The cockpit table is elegant and very stable, with easy-grab handrails and bottle holders to avoid spillage, and two pull-up arms seat six adults for dining comfortably. Twin leather-wrapped wheels are positioned to give clear visibility over the fold-down transom platform, and all sail controls run back to the helm stations so the boat can be managed by a small crew without deck movement during maneuvers. The fold-down transom with telescopic swim ladder is controlled by push buttons from the stern, a detail that makes water access genuinely easy rather than gymnastic.
Below deck, the Sun Odyssey 519 can accommodate up to ten to twelve guests with four double cabins and three heads depending on configuration. The forward owner's cabin runs the full beam of the bow with a rectangular island berth, window shades on tracks for privacy and a starboard vanity workspace. The saloon is broad and well lit, with a large table convertible for additional berths and a galley equipped for extended provisioning. Natural light enters through flush deck hatches and multiple hull portlights throughout.
The Sun Odyssey 519 is available in three, four and five cabin configurations. The exact layout will be confirmed before departure while maintaining the same standard of onboard comfort and finish.
Yacht
Model
2017 Sun Odyssey 519
Length
15.8 m
Accommodations
Max guests
12
Double cabins
6
Bathrooms
3
Private Bathrooms
No
Crew
0
Chef on board
No
Other facilities
Bow thruster
Dinghy
Sprayhood
Autopilot
Bimini
Cabins
Standard Double Cabin
2
place on board
Cruise activities and tips
Travel organizer tips
What to pack for a sailing holiday?
Pack smart for your yacht charter: choose a soft bag instead of a hard suitcase, bring lightweight layers, reef-safe sunscreen, and non-slip shoes for onboard use. A couple of swimsuits and motion sickness remedies can also make a big difference. Each boat has limited storage, so pack light, but wisely! Need help building the perfect list? Read our full guide: What to pack in a suitcase for a yacht charter
What’s a Typical Day Like on a Yacht Charter?
Start your day with a swim in a quiet bay, sail to hidden beaches or seaside villages, and enjoy a slow lunch on deck. Afternoons mean snorkeling, sunbathing, or exploring ashore. As the sun sets, your boat anchors in a scenic cove or near a harbor, ready for a relaxed dinner and a night under the stars. Curious about the full experience? Discover more in our guide: What’s a typical day like on a sailing holiday?
Who Handles Cooking and Cleaning on a Yacht Charter?
On skipper-only charters, guests usually share cooking and cleaning duties, think salads, pasta, and good teamwork. If there's a hostess, light meals and tidying are included, but it's still a casual, collaborative vibe. On fully crewed yachts, you’ll enjoy full service with a chef and crew managing everything. Want to know what’s included in your setup? Read the full guide: Who takes care of cooking and cleaning on a sailing charter?
What Happens in Case of Bad Weather During a Sailing Holiday?
Summer sailing holidays rarely face major weather issues, but when the sea gets rough, skippers adjust the route for your safety. Expect protected bays, marina stops, or a change in plan. These moments often lead to unexpected gems: local towns to explore, time to relax on board, or cozy dinners ashore. Curious about how crews handle these changes? Read the full FAQ: What to do in case of adverse weather conditions or changes to the itinerary
Reservations are subjected to acceptance after availability checks. In case, the selected cruise is not available we will contact you with similar offers.
