CALA JONDAL

Description and type: Take the airport road and when you're nearly there take the left-hand turn-off marked Cala Jondal; the final stretch is over an unsurfaced road. It can also be reached from the San Jose road following the sign at Kilometre 7.

Means of transport: By private car or by bicycle.

Distance: 12.5 kilometres from Ibiza, 5 kilometres from San Jose.

Description: An ample bay well protected from winds and swell thanks to its southerly orientation and the presence of two long capes at either end. Length: approximately 225 metres Width: 15 metres
Composition: Virtuaily the entire beach is made up of rounded boulders of considerable size, while there are zones with added sand from underwater banks.
Sea bottom: At the water's edge there are rounded boulders, which further out alternate with sandy patches. There is a gentle gradient, although at first it appears somewhat steep. You can walk more than 30 metres out from the shore.
Direction, prevailing winds: A southerly orientation provides light winds. always from the sea.
Panoramic aspects: Interesting coastal views, thanks to its position between headlands, while the mouth of a river-bed provides further distinction, with surroundings typical of the island's agricultural activities.

SUMMARY COMMENT: An ideal place for families or persons looking for a peaceful location, with dining facilities and night-time locales, together with the possibility of taking the sun on sand brought in from elsewhere.