Citorah PickBeach · The north
Cala Xarraca
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Citorah says
What you get: a small horseshoe of dark coarse sand and pebbles maybe 80 metres across, hemmed in by rust-coloured rock that drops fast into clear water — proper snorkelling depth within ten strokes of shore, octopus and bream if you bring a mask.
From Best beaches in Ibiza 2026 — 8 worth the drive, under “Cala Xarraca”.
Wrong for
If you wanted a flat sandy expanse for a toddler or a beach club lunch with bottle service.
The catch
Parking is free along the access road but the dozen-odd spots above the sand are gone by 11am in July
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Citorah PickRestaurant · The north
Atzaró
Citorah says The agroturismo hotel, on a 300-year-old finca, opens its main restaurant to non-guests, for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with vegetables, fruit and herbs from its organic garden.
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