Ibiza · South-west coast
Es Vedrà
The 400-metre limestone rock that defines the south-west horizon. The single most-photographed sundown in the Pitiusas.
s Vedrà rises four hundred metres straight out of the sea two miles off the south-west coast of Ibiza. From the deck of an anchored yacht it is the single most arresting view the island offers — particularly in the half-hour either side of sundown, when the south-west light catches the limestone and the colour turns from white to bronze to deep amber.
The right anchorage is in the lee of the rock, on the north-east side, where the swell drops and the boat sits steady through dinner. The chartered day-boats have returned to Marina Ibiza by 19:00; by 19:30 the cove is, briefly, yours.
Anchorage facts
How the day reads on paper.
Best time: Sundown, 19:30–21:00
Anchorage
Lee of Es Vedrà, 38.872 N · 1.184 E
Depth
8–14 m, sand & weed
Wind shelter
Excellent from W–SW, exposed E
Distance from Marina Ibiza
≈ 14 nm · 45 min cruising
Anchoring restriction
Posidonia-friendly anchor required
At Es Vedrà
What to do on the water.
- 01Sundown from the bow — the south-west light hits the rock at golden hour
- 02Snorkel along the rock face on calm days — twelve-metre visibility, dramatic geology
- 03Cala d'Hort on the mainland for lunch ashore at Es Boldadó (reservation essential)
- 04The summer New Moon ceremony — a quiet local tradition the office can arrange to witness
If you step ashore
Tables we reserve through the office.
- ·Es Boldadó · the cliffside restaurant with the Es Vedrà view
- ·El Carmen · classic paella by the small Cala d'Hort beach
Questions we hear
Es Vedrà — answered.
How long does it take to reach Es Vedrà from Marina Ibiza?+
About 45 minutes at cruising speed (16–18 knots) on a 25–35m yacht; 30 minutes on a faster sport boat. The route runs south past Cala Jondal and Es Cubells, then west around Cap d'es Falcó.
Can we anchor overnight at Es Vedrà?+
Yes — the lee of the rock is a sheltered overnight anchorage in normal westerly weather. We avoid it when easterlies are forecast as the bay becomes choppy. The captain confirms the night anchorage at 19:00 based on the forecast.
Is Es Vedrà a protected area?+
Yes. Es Vedrà and the surrounding waters are part of a marine reserve. Modern Posidonia-friendly anchors are required; we use only block-rated yachts that comply. Diving requires permits the office handles.
What's the best time of day to be there?+
Sundown — 19:30 to 21:00 between May and September. Mornings are quieter and the light is softer, but the south-west glow at the end of the day is what people come for.
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