Challenging Coastal Hike with Ibiza Hike Station
Difficulty
difficult
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Good physical condition required due to steep descents and rugged terrain.
Overview
Tackle Ibiza’s toughest coastal hike with Ibiza Hike Station to reach a hidden cove known for its crystal-clear waters and surreal rock formations. Return amid ancient forests lined with historic stone walls on this unforgettable, physically demanding adventure.
Sardine Hike Station
Average 3 hours • From €300
Select participants and date
About This Adventure
Embark on a challenging hike to the island's most secluded cove, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters and explore unique lunar rock formations. Experience the tranquility of an ancient forest on your return, walking beside historic stone walls. This unforgettable adventure combines stunning scenery with a sense of discovery.
Duration: Average 3 hours
The ultimate hidden swim.
Highlights
This is our most challenging hike and takes us to the most inaccessible cove on the island. Following pine-clad trails, we descend exceptionally steep cliff paths concealed among the rocks to arrive at a rocky and isolated cove. At this beach we can swim far out into crystalline waters, gazing back at our now-vanished path through the cliffs. We clamber among the lunar rock formations to meditate over the water, before returning via a deep, atmospheric and otherworldly forest where we will walk silently beside some of the oldest stone walls on the island.
The Hike Station Grading System: Difficult
Important Information
Food & Beverages: Carrying ample drinking water is essential. There are no stores or other facilities along our trails. Fruit and energy bars are ideal for mid-way sustenance.
What to Bring: The Hike Station will provide for each person a small backpack. You should bring at least 1.5L of water per person, and snacks if you would like. Please bring your own: sun hat, sun cream, and swimwear for coastal hikes. Also ensure you bring any necessary medication or inhalers that you might require during the hike.
What to Wear: Suitable footwear, including socks (sports trainers are fine). Anyone wearing unsuitable footwear (such as flip-flops), or no socks, will not be able to hike. Ideally you should wear comfortable, quick-drying sportswear. A jacket or hoodie are recommended for sunset hikes, windy days, or rare cold days! We think black is best!
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
The route includes steep descents on rocky terrain; avoid flip-flops or sandals to prevent injury.
Bring at least 1.5 liters of water
There are no facilities along the hike, so staying hydrated is critical, especially in summer.
Carry snacks for energy
The hike lasts around three hours, so pack fruit or energy bars to maintain stamina.
Use sun protection
A sun hat and sunscreen are recommended for exposed sections, particularly during midday.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Iberian wall lizards sunbathing on rocks
- Mediterranean songbirds inhabiting the forest trail
History
The stone walls lining the forest trails date back centuries, remnants of traditional agricultural practices in Ibiza.
Conservation
Ibiza Hike Station promotes low-impact hiking to protect the fragile coastal and forest ecosystems along the trail.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Ibiza (Eivissa)
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Protect your feet and provide grip on steep, rocky paths.
Water bottle (1.5L minimum)
Stay hydrated throughout the hike, especially in warm weather.
summer specific
Swimwear
Bring swimwear to make the most of the crystal-clear waters at the cove.
summer specific
Sun protection (hat and sunscreen)
Prevent sunburn on exposed trail sections.
summer specific