Las Salinas

Ses Salines, Ibiza –

A rather exclusive beach just outside Ibiza Town, Playa de Las Salinas draws a more well-to-do crowd of jet-setters and the glitterati who leave their yachts behind to enjoy this pristine swath of sand.

Although the dunes, cliffs, and salt fields that run along the rugged coastline give it a sense of exclusivity and isolation – and the beautiful sunbathing crowd is definitely on the mellower side – the beach nonetheless pulses with life, and can be crowded by early afternoon in the summer.

The area offers an abundance of activities, including riding the breakers, walking the cliffs in search of a solitary cove, hiking through the hinterlands, or simply reclining in the surf as summery music from the nearby cafés lends a more energetic vibe to the beach.

By night, the scene in Las Salinas steps it up a notch as the trendy crowd indulges in some pre-club drinking and dancing at the exclusive bars and restaurants.