Es Cavallet and Ibiza's naturist beaches: a practical guide and etiquette for couples

Ibiza is associated with nightlife, but it also has quiet beaches where nudism is common. The best known is Es Cavallet, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. This guide gathers what official sources say about the beach, the basic etiquette expected and the precautions for visiting as a couple. It is travel information, not a list of venues or an invitation to anything: naturism is a way of enjoying the beach, not a sexual context.

Quick summary: Es Cavallet is listed on Spain's official tourism website as a beach where nudism can be practised; it is about 1,160 metres long and 33 wide, with sunbeds, toilets and showers; nudism is not compulsory and people who prefer to dress are respected; and outside the signed areas you should cover up, because local rules and common sense require it.

What Es Cavallet is

According to the Spain.info (Turespaña) listing, Es Cavallet is a white and golden sand beach 1,160 metres long and 33 wide, with calm water and high occupancy, in the Sant Josep de sa Talaia area. The listing states expressly that it is a beach where nudism can be practised and that it offers parasol, sunbed and water-sports equipment hire, toilets, showers, bins and cleaning. The nearest road is the PM-802 and the nearby marina is Botafoch. Several tourist guides place the beach within the Ses Salines Natural Park, a protected area: stay on paths, do not take sand or shells and leave no waste.

How to organise the day as a couple

Getting there and around

The official listing mentions access on foot and by car. In high season the car park can fill up, so arrive early or ask the beach establishment about parking. Bring water, sun cream, comfortable footwear for the walk and a bag for your rubbish.

What to bring

A large towel, a hat, sunglasses and a light garment to cover up when walking outside the area. The sun is the main risk of the day: reapply sun cream every few hours and take breaks in the shade.

Basic naturist etiquette

The rules are simple and apply on any naturist beach in the world:

1. Respect above all. Do not stare or comment on other people's bodies.
2. No photos. Do not take photos or videos in which other people appear, even at a distance. It is a rule of coexistence and can also have legal consequences.
3. Always a towel. Sit on a towel for hygiene, especially on sunbeds and benches.
4. Not a sexual context. Sexual behaviour in a public space is not acceptable and can be sanctioned.
5. Distance. Leave reasonable space between your towel and others'.
6. You can change your mind. Nobody should feel obliged to undress.

Rules and limits in Spain

The UK FCDO warns that in some parts of Spain it is illegal to be on the street in only swimwear or a bikini, or bare-chested; away from the beach, always cover up. For Ibiza, the same advice mentions alcohol restrictions in San Antonio, with a ban on happy hours and open bars and on off-licence sales between 21:30 and 08:00. If you go to a naturist beach, check the signage on site and the town council's ordinances.

Safety

The FCDO recommends not leaving items unattended in busy places and reminds visitors that the emergency number is 112. As a couple, take only the essentials to the beach and leave valuables at your accommodation.

A calm beach, not a club

Es Cavallet is a public beach, not a private venue. If you are looking for an exclusively naturist setting or an adult atmosphere with its own rules, check each establishment's official website and its entry policy. For the liberal scene in Ibiza, read our destination guide and the comparison of Cap d'Agde, Riviera Maya and Ibiza.

Sources

• Turespaña, Playa: Es Cavallet, accessed 10 November 2026.
• Welcome to Ibiza, Es Cavallet, third-party tourist guide, accessed 10 November 2026.
• GOV.UK (FCDO), Spain: safety and security, accessed 10 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Es Cavallet an official naturist beach?

Turespaña's official listing describes it as a beach where nudism can be practised. Check the signage on site.

Do you have to be nude?

No. People who prefer swimwear are respected.

Can you take photos?

Do not photograph other people. It is the basic rule of coexistence on any naturist beach.

Can you go as a couple with no experience?

Yes. Choose a quiet area, arrive early and stay in the part where you feel comfortable.