Best Marinas in Ibiza: Where to Berth and What to Expect

You round Punta Grossa from the north, cut your throttle back as the first terracotta rooftops of Dalt Vila rise above the headland, and suddenly the entire bay of Ibiza Town opens ahead of you — white hulls swinging at anchor, a clutch of superyachts triple-rafted against the quay, and at least four distinct marinas competing for your attention along the same curved waterfront. This is the moment every motor boat skipper dreams of. It is also the moment you realise that choosing where to put your lines down in Ibiza requires a plan. The best marinas in Ibiza cover the full spectrum, from world-class superyacht infrastructure to practical family-sized options on the quieter eastern coast. Here is the Nautiful team’s complete guide — entirely from the water.

Ibiza Town: Four Marinas, One Bay

The approach. Marina Ibiza sits at coordinates 38°54.00’N 001°26.79’E, and the bay of Eivissa is broad enough that you can run a wide sweep from either direction without drama. Arriving from Formentera to the south, keep a respectful offing of at least two cables from Punta de ses Portes and the Es Freus channel; watch out for the islets off Ibiza — called Freus — as there are many and they cannot be seen with the naked eye. Arriving from Denia or Valencia to the northwest, you will be running the classic summer swell line, and an Axopar 37 or a Jeanneau Leader 33 will appreciate having that swell on the quarter rather than on the beam for the final fifteen miles.

Starting from the left as you enter the bay, you can see Dalt Vila, Ibiza Magna, Maritime Station, Club Náutico de Ibiza and Marina Ibiza. That northern arc, including Marina Botafoch, sits across the harbour entrance. Your VHF should already be set before you clear the outer breakwater.

Marina Ibiza (IGY Ibiza Marina)

Marina Ibiza is a state-of-the-art marina with moorings for yachts from 8 metres to megayachts of up to 95 metres. Upon arrival, contact the marina office on VHF Channel 9 “IGY Ibiza” to obtain directions to your slip assignment. A skilled dock attendant will report to the slip to assist with docking, line handling, and connections — invaluable when you are bringing a 12-metre Sunseeker Predator or a 14-metre Princess V48 stern-to in July crosswind. Besides all the basic berthside supplies, Marina Ibiza provides unique services such as black and grey water pumping, and berthside fuelling for superyachts.

Advanced reservations are strongly recommended at IGY Ibiza Marina — berthing is not guaranteed without a confirmed reservation. In July and August, assume you need to book at least six to eight weeks out. The marina provides permanent monitoring on VHF 9 and 16. If you are planning a circuit from Mallorca, this is where to log the Navionics chart for the harbour entrance — the outer basin is well-marked, but the inner pontoon fingers are tight enough that a pre-loaded chart overlay on your MFD will save you a scratched gelcoat.

Marina Botafoch

Marina Botafoch is situated on the north side of the Port of Ibiza. In full activity since 1987, this marina has 428 berths from 6 up to 30 metres. Marina Botafoch has a maximum draft of 4 metres, so if you are skippering a deeper-drafted motoryacht, confirm your draught against current soundings before committing. On arrival, hail them on VHF Channel 9 or by telephone — every yacht is expected to call on VHF Channel 9 and follow the marina’s instructions, or moor on the waiting quay, take vessel documents to the office and fill in the registration form.

320 of Botafoch’s berths are private, with just over 100 available for rent. Reservations can be made from January, but be prepared to be on a waiting list as they are generally booked very early. Prices start at around €60 per day in the summer season. The marina can provide winter storage and has a 60-tonne capacity travel lift, and a fuel station with water and electricity at berths. Botafoch’s northern quay also gives you a grandstand view across to Dalt Vila at sunset — worth far more than €60.

Ibiza Magna and Marina Port Ibiza

Marina Port Ibiza offers 89 exclusive berths for yachts up to 60 metres LOA and 10 metres draft, providing all services berthside and implementing 24-hour security — making it a serious option for owner-operators who winter in the Balearics. Located in the La Marina district, formerly a fishermen’s neighbourhood, Marina Port Ibiza forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the foot of the iconic Dalt Vila. Call ahead on VHF 9 as the approach to the inner quay places you close to the ferry terminal traffic.

Ibiza Magna, the oldest of the four, sits closest to the ancient walls. With 85 moorings available, it is ideal for boats and yachts of great length. Contact the offices on VHF Channel 9. Be aware the infrastructure here is not as modern as Botafoch or IGY — it has few moorings and is quite difficult to secure a berth in full season.

Club Nàutic Sant Antoni: The West Coast Base

Make your approach to Sant Antoni from the southwest, running along the 10-metre depth contour to avoid the shallow shelf that extends northwest of Punta Grossa. The bay opens wide, and the town’s familiar sunset strip becomes visible well before you need to think about docking. As you approach, you are entering the vast bay of Sant Antoni de Portmany — hopefully you have already booked your berth in advance.

Club Nàutic Sant Antoni has 245 berths with a fuel dock. Offering first-class facilities including a new office and an excellent restaurant in the marina, the Club also hosts numerous sporting and social activities throughout the year. Amenities include drinking water, bar, restaurant, harbour master, Wi-Fi, electricity, gas station, ramp, travel lift, dressing rooms with showers and security. For motorboaters on a circuit around the island — say, a Fairline Targa 43 or a Beneteau Antares 11 on a week’s charter — this is your natural fuel-and-provisions stop before turning north along the spectacular cliff coast toward Cala Salada and Port de Sant Miquel.

The bay also has a buoy field — when hiring a buoy, the operator offers a shuttle service 24 hours a day, where a six-metre inflatable motorboat is at your disposal to take you to land and back. The marina is run by Club Nautic Sant Antoni, known to many as Es Nautic. It’s your most social option on the west coast, but don’t expect the superyacht glamour of Ibiza Town.

Marina Santa Eulalia: The Skipper’s Favourite

Santa Eulalia sits on Ibiza’s calmer eastern coast, 14km from Ibiza Town, which already tells you something about the mood. Upon approaching Marina Santa Eulalia, sailors are greeted by the serene waters of the Mediterranean and the picturesque Ibizan coastline. It is essential to notify the marina of your arrival via VHF Channel 9 and follow the indications of the Harbour Master.

With capacity for 763 boats, Marina Santa Eulalia is the marina with the largest number of moorings on the entire island of Ibiza, sheltering everything from traditional local llaüts to large visiting yachts. The marina offers 755 berths for yachts from 6 to 22 metres in length, with a maximum draft of 5 metres. Each berth is equipped with water, electricity, Wi-Fi, and direct access to diesel for vessels docked on the seawall.

There is a small supermarket in the marina near pontoon D, and the marina supermarket will deliver to your boat. Beware of shallow waters in the south of the bay — a problem that bites unwary skippers pushing too far south on the approach. The marina’s strategic location provides an ideal base for exploring the southeast coast of Ibiza, from Cala d’en Serra to Es Freus. If you are planning to take a Pardo 38 or an Azimut Atlantis 34 on a day run south to Cala Jondal and the Blue Marlin anchorage, Santa Eulalia gives you the best possible departure point with the least commercial-harbour congestion.

The best marinas in Ibiza for families and those who prefer a quieter night’s sleep consistently point east to Santa Eulalia — the atmosphere here is genuinely Mediterranean rather than staged. For marina bookings at Santa Eulalia, we recommend pre-loading your Navionics+ chart (around €35 annually) for the real-time depth data around that shallow southern approach before you commit to a course.

Anchoring Out: The Rules You Cannot Ignore

Not every night needs to end at a marina berth. Ibiza’s cove anchorages are some of the finest in the western Mediterranean, but they come with rules that carry real penalties. The single most important: Posidonia protection.

It is Balearic Law that all vessels must anchor on sandy bottoms and that both the anchor and the chain must not touch or damage the seagrass. Fines can be in excess of €1,000 for anchoring in the wrong spot. The three areas designated for buoy-controlled seabed anchoring with prior reservation are Caló de s’Oli, Ses Salines in Ibiza, and S’Espalmador in Formentera. Red buoys mark spots for boats under 8 metres LOA; white buoys for 8–15 metres; yellow for 15–25 metres; and green buoys for 25–35 metres.

For coves where free anchoring is permitted, here is what the Nautiful team looks for on arrival:

Cala Benirrás (north coast): Inside the bay of Cala Benirrás, sandy anchorages of 12 to 6 metres are available. On days when winds are blowing from the west or northwest, it is highly suggested to take coverage in the neighbouring port of Sant Miquel. The water is marvellously clear, making it an ideal place for snorkelling and a popular anchoring spot for private yachts and motor boats. Dinghy ashore for the famous sunset drumming.
Cala Vedella (southwest): Although not recommended in strong winds from the west, at all other times this bay offers great shelter from all other directions. The inlet has a steep, irregular coastline surrounded by high rocks that protect it from the winds, making it suitable for anchoring. The large anchorage area consists of sand and the depth is 3 to 6 metres. Restaurants reachable by tender — tender directly onto the beach in front of the chiringuito.
Cala Jondal (south): A sound, sand anchorage with good views to the impressive Es Vedrà. Well served by bars and restaurants on the sandy beach. Open to the east, so best used in westerly conditions — morning arrivals before the sea breeze builds are ideal.
Cala Xarraca (north): A large, open bay with three smaller beaches. Once anchored, enjoy delicious paellas and fresh fish at the S’Illot restaurant on the hill.

The anchorages around Ibiza and Formentera generally offer convenient seabeds with good holding in sand. However, you should be cautious of Posidonia seaweed, which is protected by law. Anchoring in Posidonia can result in hefty fines, so it is essential to anchor in sandy areas. We strongly recommend downloading the Atlas Posidonia interactive map before your cruise — it overlays Posidonia-protected zones on your chart plotter data, and it is free to access online.

What Every Skipper Needs to Know Before Arriving

There are practical realities to berthing in Ibiza in peak season that catch first-timers out. In summer, it can be difficult to find a berth. It is therefore advisable to book in advance. July and August are effectively fully sold out by mid-May at every marina in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni. May and June are the best months to anchor — it is a time of year when there are not too many boats around, although September and October are just as good because you can still enjoy the excellent weather.

Every marina in Ibiza operates on VHF Channel 9 as the standard working channel, with Channel 16 as distress and calling. Pre-arrival formalities are increasingly streamlined: have your yacht registration sheet, valid insurance policy, ID of the owner or skipper, email and phone number of the person in charge, and a full list of crewmembers ready to send before arrival. Most marinas will email you a pre-arrival form once you confirm a reservation — fill it in before you leave the previous port and you will simply be directed to your berth and asked to sign on arrival.

For charter guests booking through a quality Ibiza charter service, pre-arranged marina reservations and provisioned berths are a standard part of the package. The Nautiful Team recommends using a specialist Ibiza charter broker who can bundle marina bookings, fuel arrangements and local anchorage guidance — the difference between arriving in a heaving July anchorage with no plan and walking off a perfectly provisioned Azimut 40 into a sunset dinner is exactly that.

The Nautiful Verdict: Best Marinas in Ibiza by Type

The best marinas in Ibiza serve very different crews, and the right choice depends entirely on your boat, budget, and itinerary. Here is our summary for fast-movers at the helm:

Best for superyachts and premium motor yachts (20m+): IGY Ibiza Marina — the infrastructure, the location at the foot of Dalt Vila, and the docking team are unmatched in the Balearics.
Best mid-range Ibiza Town berth (8–30m): Marina Botafoch — 428 berths, good fuel dock, honest pricing from around €60/day, and the Pacha superclub is a three-minute walk.
Best for larger yachts wanting history on the doorstep: Marina Port Ibiza — 89 berths to 60 metres, berthside services, and the UNESCO ramparts of Dalt Vila literally overhead.
Best west-coast option for charter fleets and mid-sized motorboats: Club Nàutic Sant Antoni — 245 berths, great fuel dock, and the best sunset panoramas on the island by water.
Best for families, longer stays, and genuine Mediterranean atmosphere: Marina Santa Eulalia — the island’s biggest marina at 763 berths, calm approaches, and a waterfront restaurant strip that rewards a slow evening.

The best marinas in Ibiza reward the prepared skipper. Before you leave your home port — whether that is Palma, Valencia, Alicante or Gibraltar — load updated Navionics+ charts for the Balearics, pre-book your marina berths by email or via a reputable online booking platform, and download the Atlas Posidonia overlay. The island’s waters are dazzling, the harbours are spectacular, and there is no better view of Dalt Vila than the one framed over your bow at slow-ahead, with the lines already faked out on the transom and the dock team waiting.

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