Graffiti and Snorkeling at Cala Conta — Ibiza Beach Art & Snorkel Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness—comfortable walking 100–500 m and basic snorkeling ability; suitable for most travelers.
Overview
Turn an abandoned hotel into a canvas, then trade paint for fins on a sheltered Ibiza beach. This half-day pairs guided graffiti with snorkeling in clear Mediterranean water—ideal for travelers who want a creative and active seaside experience.
Graffiti and Snorkeling at Cala Conta — Ibiza Beach Art & Snorkel Experience
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You arrive before the heat of the day, the salt and resin smell of the sea already pulling at your senses. An old, concrete hotel squats at the edge of the sand—its blank, weather-bleached walls a rough canvas facing turquoise water. The guide hands out paint bombs and a short briefing: today the structure, abandoned during a development boom decades ago, will be repurposed into color; then the group will cross a short stretch of sand to slip into water that dares you to explore its clarity.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring paint-friendly clothing
Wear older clothes and shoes that can get paint on them—stains are likely and gloves are useful.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Choose a mineral, reef-safe sunscreen and reapply before snorkeling to protect Posidonia meadows and marine life.
Secure personal snorkel gear
While snorkel equipment is provided, many travelers bring their own mask for a better fit and clearer vision.
Hydrate and pack a towel
Bring at least 1 liter of water for the half-day and a quick-dry towel for after swimming.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean wrasse and other reef fish
- Audouin's gulls and occasional Balearic shearwaters offshore
History
The west coast saw a development boom in the 1960s–70s; some buildings were later abandoned and now serve as canvases for sanctioned street art.
Conservation
The area contains Posidonia seagrass beds; guests are asked to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching the seabed, and pack out any trash.
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Adventure Hotspots in Sant Antoni de Portmany
Recommended Gear
Old long-sleeve shirt and pants
Protects skin from paint and sun during the graffiti portion.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects you and the marine environment during snorkeling.
summer specific
Snorkel mask (personal)
A well-fitting mask reduces leaks and fogging—guides provide rental gear.
Water shoes or sandals with grip
Useful for rocky entries and walking between hotel and shoreline.