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'''Cala Salada''' is a cove on the [[Spain|Spanish]] island of [[Ibiza]].<ref name="srok1">Mapa Topografico Nacional de Espana, 772 Sant Miquel de Balansat 1:50.000. Published: IGN - CNIG (Spain Civilian Survey): 2006. 9788441618947</ref> It is in the municipality of [[Sant Antoni de Portmany (Municipality)|Sant Antoni de Portmany]] and is {{convert|2.9|mi|km}} north of the town of [[Sant Antoni de Portmany]].<ref name="srok2">"579 Regional Map, Spain, Islas Baleares. Pub:Michelin Editions des Voyages, 2004, ISBN 2-06-710098-X</ref> The village of [[Santa Agnès de Corona]] is {{convert|5.4|mi|km}} north east of the beach. |
'''Cala Salada''' is a cove on the [[Spain|Spanish]] island of [[Ibiza]].<ref name="srok1">Mapa Topografico Nacional de Espana, 772 Sant Miquel de Balansat 1:50.000. Published: IGN - CNIG (Spain Civilian Survey): 2006. 9788441618947</ref> It is in the municipality of [[Sant Antoni de Portmany (Municipality)|Sant Antoni de Portmany]] and is {{convert|2.9|mi|km}} north of the town of [[Sant Antoni de Portmany]].<ref name="srok2">"579 Regional Map, Spain, Islas Baleares. Pub:Michelin Editions des Voyages, 2004, ISBN 2-06-710098-X</ref> The village of [[Santa Agnès de Corona]] is {{convert|5.4|mi|km}} north east of the beach. |
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==Description== |
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The small bay of ''Cala Salada'' is surrounded by hills of mainly [[pine]] tree woodland.<ref name="srok3">The Rough Guide to Ibiza & Formentera. Pub:Rough Guides, Penguin Group, 2003, ISBN 1-84353-063-5</ref> Within the cove there are two sandy beaches, of which the smaller beach to the north is called ''Cala Saladeta''.<ref name="srok3"/> The beaches here are a favourite for the islands residents especially with private boat owners, as no tourist ferries from the busy resorts ever get here. The waters are clean and safe for swimming. Along the near shore there are several rocky outcrops with several rustic fisherman’s huts built into the rocks.<ref name="srok3"/> At the north western end of the cove there is an area of smooth flat rocks which slope slightly towards the south and makes an ideal spot for sun bathing.<ref name="srok4">Secret Beaches, Ibiza. Author: Robert Smith. Pub:One More Grain Of Sand 2012. ISBN 978-0-9569315-1-1</ref> There are also some small bathing pools,<ref name="srok4"/> which are just deep enough to cool your feet and ankles down. This rocky outcrop is called ''Punta de sa Pedrera'' and small distance off-shore from here is the small island<ref name="srok4"/> of ''Illeta de Cala Salada''. |
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==Facilities== |
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There is one beach bar (chiringuito) and restaurant. There are showers and toilets with access for the disabled. There are Loungers, [[parasols]] and [[Pedalo|Pedalo's]] which can be hired. During the summer months the beach is patrolled by [[lifeguards]]. |
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==Getting There== |
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From ''San Antonio'' you can drive north on the PM 812 following the signs for ''Santa Agnès''. After 1 kilometre the road climbs into the hills.<ref name="srok4"/> You should watch for a signpost on your left for ''Cala Salada'', take this road which is mostly [[asphalt]] <ref name="srok4"/> all the way to the cove. There are also a very small number of allocated parking bays for disabled drivers displaying a [[Disabled parking permit|European blue badge]]. Be warned, there is not much parking close to the cove and as an alternative you can take a taxi. You can follow a footpath from ''San Antonio'' which is a two hour trek from on foot (a difficult walk but rewarding journey). |
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==Cova de ses Fontanelles== |
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If you like to combine pleasure with something a little educational then nearby there are The ''Caves at Ses Fontanelles''<ref name="srok5">Ibiza & Formentera’s Heritage, A Non-clubber’s Guide. Author: Paul R Davis Pub:Barbary Press, 2009, ISBN 978-84-612-2908-6</ref> (''Cave of the Springs<ref name="srok3"/>''). You can reach these by walking a well trodden path up the cliffs away from the beach. The walk is fairly difficult and quite long. When you arrive at the site you will find the cave, which is actually more of an overhanging rock shelter,<ref name="srok5"/> below the cliff of the ''Puig Nunó''.<ref name="srok3"/> The cave is protected by a set of heavy railings, a necessary precaution to preserve the only known example of ancient [[petroglyph]]s (cave paintings) in the [[Pitiusic Islands|Pitiusic islands]].<ref name="srok5"/> The drawings were discovered by archaeologists in 1917<ref name="srok5"/> and they are thought to represent boats and grapes.<ref name="srok5"/> Experts are unsure whether the paintings are [[prehistoric]] or from the [[Punic]] era.<ref name="srok5"/> From the cave it is possible to descend a set of stone steps down to a small cove and the sea.<ref name="srok3"/> In the late afternoon, from here there are often good views of the sunset that this part of the island is famous for.<ref name="srok3"/> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Revision as of 20:25, 3 April 2013
Template:Geobox Cala Salada is a cove on the Spanish island of Ibiza.[1] It is in the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany and is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of the town of Sant Antoni de Portmany.[2] The village of Santa Agnès de Corona is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) north east of the beach.
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