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Boat Rental in San Antonio: Ibiza's Sunset Side

Facing San Antonio bay, the cliffs of the island's famous sunset bars and the Es Vedrà islet within easy reach: Ibiza's west coast, seen from the water.

By Clément Lacaille, editor of Boat-Comparator · updated 20 Jul 2026

Ibiza's second-largest harbour after the capital, San Antonio sits on a wide, west-facing bay — an orientation that has made it, for decades, the island's sunset rendezvous.

A bay built for the sunset

The cliffs lining the bay to the north have hosted, since the 1980s, bars that became legendary for watching the sun sink into the sea — a sight just as good from a boat at anchor, away from the crowded terraces.

Heading to Es Vedrà

South of the bay, the islet of Es Vedrà, a rocky silhouette rising sheer from the sea, is under an hour away: one of the most photographed anchorages in the Balearics, protected as a nature reserve.

Conillera island

Closer to hand, off San Antonio, the islet of Conillera and its clear waters offer a quieter alternative for a late-morning swim stop, before the sea breeze picks up.

Choosing a boat

RIB €200–600 a day for a sunset outing; catamaran or sailboat with skipper for a full day out to Es Vedrà and Formentera. Posidonia seagrass beds around these islets are strictly protected: anchoring is regulated, with steep fines for dropping anchor in the grass.

Budget and comparison

Boat-Comparator compares San Antonio offers with Ibiza Town; our guide to watching a sunset from a boat covers the best habits for this kind of outing. Our platform comparison guide helps decide which one to check first. To keep this kind of outing affordable, our cheap boat rental guide gathers ten concrete tips.

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