Platja Port d’es Torrent

Port d’es Torrent
Beaches of Ibiza
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Country Spain
State Ibiza
Region Balearic Islands
District Sant Antoni Bay
Municipality Sant Josep de sa Talaia
Coordinates 38°58′0.24″N 1°16′6″E / 38.9667333°N 1.26833°E / 38.9667333; 1.26833Coordinates: 38°58′0.24″N 1°16′6″E / 38.9667333°N 1.26833°E / 38.9667333; 1.26833
Length 0.0100 km (0 mi), East to West
Width 0.050 km (0 mi), North to South
Material Natural fine dark brown coloured sand
Sea bed Sand, with some rocks at the ends. Moderated depth.
Location of Port d’es Torrent on Ibiza

Port d’es Torrent is in a small cove within the bay of Sant Antoni Bay.[1] The beach is on the northern seaboard of the Spanish island of Ibiza. Although it is but a short distance from Sant Antoni, it is in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Platja d’es Torrent is 12.6 miles (20.3 km) north west of Ibiza town,[2] and 3.6 miles (5.8 km) west around the bay from Sant Antoni. In 2012 Port d’es Torrent is one of the 12 blue flag[3] beaches on the island.

Description

This small bay gets its name from the seasonal stream which originates on the slopes of Sa Talaiassa,[4] the highest point on the islands, and runs down to its terminus in this small cove. Platja Port d’es Torrent is at the western end of the Bay of Sant Antoni. In the summer season, the beach is patrolled by lifeguards. The beach is made up of fine gold sand and slopes very gently into the shallow water at the head of this cove. The water at the mouth of the inlet is deeper[4] and gives a good opportunity for diving and snorkelling.

The area around the Port d’es Torrent has a small amount of developed to the back of the beach consists of villas and well spread low rise hotels and apartments. There are several restaurants and bars in the vicinity, including one which is right on the beach.

References

  1. ↑ Mapa Topografico Nacional de Espana, 798 Eivissa. 1:50.000. Published: IGN - CNIG (Spain Civilian Survey): 2006.
  2. ↑ "579 Regional Map, Spain, Islas Baleares. Pub:Michelin Editions des Voyages, 2004, ISBN 2-06-710098-X
  3. ↑ Blue Flag beaches in Ibiza
  4. 1 2 The Rough Guide to Ibiza & Formentera. Pub:Rough Guides, Penguin Group, 2003, ISBN 1-84353-063-5
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