Sant Josep de sa Talaia is Ibiza's largest municipality, with about 30,000 inhabitants, covering the whole south-west of the island. Its territory includes some of the most famous beaches, Ses Salines natural park, the airport and the island's highest hill.
The village
The small centre of Sant Josep, inland, gathers around the eighteenth-century white church, with its porch and a carved wooden pulpit inside. Around it are craft shops, bars and restaurants with terraces. The village is the starting point for climbing Puig de sa Talaia, the island's highest point at 475 m, with a trail and views over all of Ibiza and Formentera (see nature).
Beaches
Sant Josep has some of the island's finest beaches and coves:
- Ses Salines and Es Cavallet, in the natural park, with beach clubs;
- Platja d'en Bossa, the beach of the big clubs;
- Cala d'Hort, facing the islet of Es Vedrà;
- Cala Comte, Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida and Cala Vadella, on the west coast, perfect for sunset;
- Cala Jondal and Es Torrent, with fish restaurants and beach clubs.
See Ibiza's beaches.
What to see
- The salt flats, with the village of Sant Francesc de s'Estany and its little church, and the flamingos.
- The Phoenician archaeological site of Sa Caleta, a UNESCO site.
- The Torre des Savinar, the pirate tower, with views of Es Vedrà.
- Atlantis, the old sandstone quarry on the coast, with carved stones and pools, reached by a steep path.
- The village of Sant Agustí des Vedrà, with one of the island's most typical churches, and Es Cubells, on a clifftop.
Practical information
The municipality is home to Ibiza airport. Buses link the village and main beaches with Ibiza town and Sant Antoni; for the more isolated coves you need a car or scooter. See also Ibiza town.