PLAYA DES CODOLAR

Description and type: From the road which goes to la Canal, take the right-hand turning at Kilometre 4 which points towards the piles of salt, and continue in the direction marked to the beach of es Codolar.

Means of transport: By private car or by bicycle. The bus service which goes to la Ganal can be stopped at the turn-off, leaving the remainder of the journey to be carried out on foot.

Distance: 9.5 kilometres from Ibiza, 24.5 from San José.

Description: A long open beach of rounded boulders.Length: 1.5 kilometres Width: About 15 metres
Composition: The entire beach is composed of large rounded boulders. At one of its ends there are numerous and varied rocky areas.
Sea bottom: Rounded boulders at the shore give way at a shallow depth to a sandy bottom, with submarine vegetation. The gradient is somewhat steep for the first metres out, but at 25 metres from the shore. is approximately 1 metre deep. and at 50 metres out the depth is a mere 1.7 metres. Direction, prevailing winds: Its westerly orientation ensures that strong winds do not blow, since westerlies are not common in summer.
Panoramic aspects: The beach lies next to the Salinas salt lagoons, giving it an unmatched beauty. Also outstanding is the view to the cliffs of Cap d'es Falco which rise up at the far end of the beach.

SUMMARY COMMENT: This is a beach for those who prefer peaceful locations as well as those who like snorkelling.