Ports of Ibiza and Formentera

The ports of Ibiza are exhilarating, the sweetest victory for a skipper after a long journey. Simultaneously, departing from a marina on a rental boat in Ibiza opens up a world of new landscapes and unimaginable adventures.

The ports of Ibiza (Eivissa), San Antonio and Santa Eulalia, located primarily in the heart of each city, are the main marinas (and, for now, the only marinas) on the island of Ibiza. They offer a full range of services for those stopping by with their vessel or wanting a yacht charter in Ibiza.

Aerial image of the ports of Ibiza
The ports of Ibiza are exhilarating. They are the sweetest victory for a skipper after a long journey and the start of a thrilling new adventure for those that depart.

In the island of Ibiza, there are 2,888 moorings distributed in eight marinas and, in Formentera, that figure is shortened to 84 moorings in two marinas located in the port of La Savina.

Ports of the neighboring island of Formentera

Drone picture of the ports of Formentera the neighbor to the ports of Ibiza city
On the island of Formentera, the main port is La Savina, neighbor to the ports of Ibiza city, which includes two marinas that you can contact by phone or radio.

On the island of Formentera, the main port is La Savina, which includes two marinas behind its dykes:

  • Marina de Formentera: The oldest and largest of the two marinas in the port of La Savina is found entering starboard (west). You can contact this port at (+34) 971 32 23 46 or by radio on channel 9 .
  • Formentera Mar: More modern of the two marinas, you can reach it by entering straight and then heading toward port side (east). You can contact the offices, during business hours, by telephone (+34) 971 32 32 35 or also by the same channel 9 VHF .

Ports of Ibiza city

In the city of Ibiza, you are a short distance from four different marinas along the bay, all with the possibility of an Ibiza yacht hire.

Panoramic photo of the bay and the ports of Ibiza
Overview of the bay and the ports of Ibiza. Starting from the left, we can see Dalt Vila, Ibiza Magna, Maritime Station, Nautical Club of Ibiza and Marina Ibiza.

Ibiza Magna

The first port you will come across, and the closest to the old town, is Ibiza Magna. With 85 moorings available, this marina is ideal for boats and yachts of great length. You can contact the offices on the telephone (+34) 971 193 870 or also on channel 9 of VHF.

Ibiza Yacht Club

If we continue on through the coast, and once we have passed the ferries that make daily round trips to Formentera, you will find the marina that is indigenous in the area: the Ibiza Yacht Club. Its restaurant offers recipes at affordable prices with fresh fish brought by fishermen who frequent the Club. They have a lovely terrace from where you can view the docks with traditional boats such as the Llaut and other sailboats that partake in boat trips in Ibiza and Formentera.

The docks are the main structure of a marina. They are floating wooden corridors supported by piles anchored to the sea that serve as mooring docks for boats. If you are considering booking a mooring in this port, keep in mind that the docks are floating. A floating dock is not as comfortable as a fixed one because they move, in this case, depending on the entry and exit of the ferries to Formentera. The Club has 300 moorings, of which only 30 are used by passerby, the remainders are for members. You can contact the offices on the telephone (+34) 971 313 363 or also on channel 9 of VHF.

Terrace of the restaurant in the Ibiza Nautical Club one of the ports of Ibiza
Ibiza Yacht Club, one of the ports of Ibiza, offers an affordable restaurant with fresh fish and an open-aired terrace to view the docks and its resident boats.

Marina Ibiza

A little further on, with almost no indication of where a port ends and the other begins, Marina Ibiza, one of the most expensive marinas in Europe, appears. This port has 425 moorings for boats up to 60 metres. You can contact them by phone: (+34) 971 318 040. The ports of Ibiza town are rather small. This is one of the reasons why 99% of Ibiza yacht rentals are based out of the port of San Antonio.

Main enterance to Marina Ibiza one of the ports of Ibiza
Marina Ibiza, one of the ports of Ibiza, is higher up in the scale of price and luxury, accepting mostly larger mega yachts.

Marina Ibiza is known to give priority to boats of greater lengths, such as yachts and mega yachts. It is their method to making more money in less time because it is easier to manage the mooring of a single boat than that of many smaller vessels.

Strolling through the docks at Marina Ibiza one of the ports of Ibiza
With all the ports of Ibiza at walking distance, you can spend hours imagining yourself about to embark on a trip on board the boat of your choice.

Marina Botafoch

Finally, after we have reached the end of Marina Ibiza, we will come across Marina Botafoch.

Breakfast at Marina Botafoch one of the ports of Ibiza
Marina Botafoch is the most fun and colorful one of all the ports of Ibiza city offering plenty of chic shops, delicious restaurants and even an art gallery with amazing exhibitions.

Marina Botafoch is located on the north bank of the bay. It is a bit smaller than the previous port, and therefore dedicated to boats of smaller lengths, but without a doubt the most fun and colorful one of all the ports of Ibiza city. Throughout this marina you will stumble upon plenty of chic shops, delicious restaurants and even an art gallery with amazing exhibitions.

Sunset at Marina Botafoch one of the ports of Ibiza
In Marina Botafoch, one of the ports of Ibiza, you can watch the captivating sunset with an amazing backdrop of incredible boats and the castle of the island.

In full operation since 1987, Marina Botafoch has 428 moorings between 6 and 30 metres, each with an individual gauge for water and electricity, telephone and Internet. In addition to the berths, this port has other services. Among them are stranded and launch of ships, stay dry and repairs, gas station, and weather information.

We cannot fail to mention the Botafoch lighthouse, built in 1862, on top of the islet called Echa Fuego in Castilian. It is said that, before the construction of the lighthouse, fires were lit on the top of the islet to guide sailors, hence the name. In the sixties of the twentieth century, the residence of the lighthouse keeper was added. The home is still inhabited by an Ibizan family, which handles the proper operation of the lighthouse.

Image of the Botafoch lighthouse taken from Marina Botafoch one of the ports of Ibiza
The Botafoch lighthouse was built in 1862 to indicate the entrance of Marina Botafoch, one of the ports of Ibiza, and safely guide sailors on the correct path.

Ibiza on the World Heritage list

In 1999, UNESCO recognized Ibiza and Formentera on their World Heritage list. As part of the international program for the conservation of the cultural environment, the heritage of these islands serves as the link between generations and the people.

Image of the town listed on UNESCO world heritage list from one of the ports of Ibiza
Ibiza town, which is recognized on UNESCO´s World Heritage list for the conservation of the cultural environment, seen from one of the ports of Ibiza.

So many interesting details to share, so little time. I will follow this article with one describing the other ports of Ibiza island. I hope my explanations have been informative and guide you towards the marina that best fits your needs.

You can get more information about our boat charter in Ibiza and Formentera by reading the story of how it all began.

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