Parc Natural de Ses Salines (Northern Access via Cala Bassa Road)
While the southern Ses Salines salt flats near Eivissa town get most of the attention, the coastline immediately south of Sant Antoni — particularly around Cala Bassa and Cala Conta — sits within a protected natural corridor of Aleppo pine forest, red dunes and Posidonia seagrass meadows that keep the water impossibly clear.
Cala Conta: The Jewel of the West
Cala Conta (officially Cala Comptès) is a cluster of small coves about 8 km south of Sant Antoni whose water cycles through every shade of turquoise and aquamarine depending on the light — it consistently ranks among Europe's most photogenic beaches, and the protected Posidonia meadows beneath the surface are a UNESCO-listed ecosystem.
The islets of Illa des Bosc and S'Illa des Caragoler sit just offshore, and at low tide the sandbars between them are shallow enough to wade across — a surreal, almost Caribbean scene.
Getting There Responsibly
In high summer (July–August) a regular boat service runs from Sant Antoni harbour to Cala Conta and Cala Bassa every 30–40 minutes — this is the most enjoyable and environmentally sound way to arrive, and the coastal views from the water are superb.
The pine forest paths between Cala Conta and neighbouring Cala Bassa are walkable in about 20 minutes and pass through fragrant, shaded woodland; bring snorkelling gear because the seagrass meadows teem with sea bream, octopus and starfish.
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