Tagomago is a small private island off the east coast of Ibiza, in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu. There is no scheduled ferry: you visit by boat, usually on a private trip from Santa Eulària that follows the coastline and anchors in its turquoise water. In our catalogue, the Tagomago boat adventure starts at €590.
Trips and activities around Tagomago
| Activity | Price from | Duration | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagomago boat adventure from Santa Eulalia | €590 | 3 h | 3.9 (3 reviews) |
| Santa Eulalia jet ski with dolphin search | €129 | 30 min | 4.7 (274 reviews) |
| Quad tour around Santa Eulalia | €130 | 2.5 h | 4.9 (44 reviews) |
| Buggy tour around Santa Eulalia | €195 | 2.5 h | 4.9 (41 reviews) |
| Electric motorbike tour around Santa Eulalia | €130 | 2.5 h | 5 (4 reviews) |
| Private jet ski ride with instructor | €700 | 30 min | 5 (1 review) |
What is Tagomago?
Tagomago is a long, narrow islet, a little over a mile and a half from end to end, lying opposite Aigües Blanques and Cala de Sant Vicent. From the shore it looks like a huge rock asleep on the sea: tall cliffs on its eastern side, a gentler slope facing Ibiza and a lighthouse at its southern tip that has guided shipping for more than a century.
The island is privately owned. There is a luxury villa that can be rented by the week and very little else: no village, no roads and no public facilities. That is why most visitors enjoy it from the water, anchoring in the coves on its western side, where a sandy, seagrass-covered seabed makes for crystal-clear water and excellent snorkelling.
How to get to Tagomago
By boat from Santa Eulària
This is the usual way. The marina at Santa Eulària is around 30 to 40 minutes away by speedboat, and the ride is half the fun: you pass Es Canar, Cala Llenya, Cala Mastella and Cala de Sant Vicent before reaching the island. The Tagomago boat adventure covers exactly that stretch of coast in three hours, with swim stops along the way.
It is a private trip listed from €590 per person in the catalogue, so check the listing for what is included and how many people the boat takes before you book. Another well-rated choice is the boat trip to Ibiza, Formentera and Tagomago, which also leaves from Santa Eulària.
At sunset
To pair the island with the evening light, the sunset boat tour of north Ibiza leaves Santa Eulària, lasts four hours and starts at €660. The sun does not set over the sea on this coast, but the pink glow on Tagomago’s cliffs more than makes up for it.
By jet ski
For something faster, the jet ski from Santa Eulalia is the best-rated activity in the area, with 274 reviews, and includes the option of looking for dolphins out at sea. If you have never ridden one, the private jet ski ride with an instructor is the more relaxed choice. To compare prices and licence rules, see our guide to the best boat trips in Ibiza.
What else to do on the east coast
Eastern Ibiza is calmer and more family-friendly than the west, with small coves and charming villages. If you are spending a couple of days around Santa Eulària, these round off the visit nicely:
- Quad or buggy inland: the quad tour and the buggy tour follow dirt tracks through pine woods to viewpoints overlooking Tagomago. Both are rated 4.9.
- Electric motorbike: the electric motorbike tour takes similar routes, silently, and has a perfect score.
- Es Canar hippie market: the Punta Arabí market is a Wednesday classic in season; check dates before you go, as it closes outside the summer.
- Cala de Sant Vicent: the nearest beach to the island, with fine sand and the best view of Tagomago from land.
Practical tips for visiting Tagomago
- Do not land without permission: the island is private. You can swim and snorkel in its waters, but not go ashore unless your trip has arranged it.
- Avoid easterly winds: a levante blows straight onto this coast and kicks up the sea. On westerly days, by contrast, the water off Tagomago is like a millpond.
- Go in the morning: in July and August there are fewer boats at anchor early on and the sea is usually calmer.
- Bring your own mask and snorkel: not every private trip includes them, and the seabed is well worth it.
- Protect the seagrass: anchoring on posidonia meadows is banned in the Balearics, so local skippers look for patches of sand. Bear this in mind if you hire a boat yourself.
- Sun cream and water: there are no public facilities on the island, so take everything you need on board.
You can book safely through GetYourGuide, an Ibiza 360 partner. Every trip from Santa Eulària is in the activities catalogue.
FAQ
Can you visit Tagomago?
Yes, from the sea. It is a private island, so the usual approach is to arrive by boat, anchor in its coves and swim without setting foot on land. Only guests renting the villa have full access.
How long does it take to get to Tagomago?
From Santa Eulària, 30 to 40 minutes by speedboat depending on sea conditions. It is very close to Cala de Sant Vicent, but there are no scheduled departures from there.
How much is a trip to Tagomago?
In our catalogue, the Tagomago boat adventure from Santa Eulària starts at €590 and the sunset tour of north Ibiza at €660. These are private trips on small boats with limited places.
Are there beaches on Tagomago?
Not sandy beaches as such, but small rocky coves and anchorages with very clear water. The nearest beach is Cala de Sant Vicent, directly opposite on the Ibiza coast.
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