Portitxol is an exquisite delight that this magnificent island in the Mediterranean offers us. This natural harbour on the north coast is guarded by the cliffs of Cap des Rubió, 300 metres high, and Punta de Sa Galera. Its shoreline, consisting of pebbles and gravel, is closed and sheltered from the wind.
This beautiful cove can only be reached on foot or by sea, aboard one of our boat hire in Ibiza, making it even more unique and adventurous.
Torrents are natural streams of water that form between areas of cliffs and mountains. They have steep slopes, irregular flows and a great deal of erosion capacity. In Ibiza, most of the coves were formed by the large amount of water that formerly ran through these areas until reaching the sea. Cala Portitxol was also formed by the natural outlet of a torrent, that of Sa Marina d’en Besora.
Fishermen huts in Portitxol
As you will frequently find throughout the coast of Ibiza, several typical Ibizan boathouses are lined up at this beach. Fishermen have taken advantage of Portitxol and its protection from the currents to store their fishing boats and gear in these huts.
You will not come across any type of establishment at this cove, so remember to bring your drink and a bag of toasted almonds for your relaxing beach outing or day on board our Ibiza catamaran hire.
It is a cove for those who love the tranquillity of Ibiza and diving to discover the natural treasures found below.
Silence in Portitxol
During the summer months, while the anchorages of the beaches on the south of Ibiza and Formentera are completely filled to capacity, we can escape to Portitxol, where finding the cove entirely for you is not unlikely. Very few Ibiza boat rental enter this beach, making it a haven for peace and quiet.
As in Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, there is no network coverage in this small inlet, so enjoy the silence of the sea!
Anchoring and Winds in Portitxol
Inside this minuscule cove, you can anchor on sandy or rocky surfaces with depths of 8 to 3 metres. Not ideal for all boats, this spot is suitable for Ibiza yacht charter of smaller drafts.
We can drop anchor at the entrance of the cove and release some chain, but with extreme precaution because there are many boats that doing this manoeuvre have touched bottom with the rudder. Above all, beware of the rocks on the east bank.
One mile east of Portitxol we can anchor our sailing boat for rent in Ibiza with greater ease in Na Xamena.
Learn about CharterAlia and how it began – By José Navas, manager, founder and captain of CharterAlia boat charter in Ibiza.