Open Boats highlights September as a chance to explore Ibiza’s coastline, coves and sunsets from the Mediterranean after the peak summer season.

SANT ANTONI DE PORTMANY, ILLES BALEARS, SPAIN, September 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When August ends, Ibiza moves into a different phase of the season. The pace of the busiest summer weeks begins to change, while the Mediterranean remains central to the island's appeal.

Ibiza's official tourism website presents this idea under its 'Beyond summer' section, describing a more serene island as the summer pace slows, with a stronger connection to nature, local culture and the Mediterranean. Against this backdrop, September offers visitors another way to experience Ibiza's coastline.

Open Boats, a boat hire company based in Sant Antoni de Portmany on Ibiza's west coast, sees the sea as one of the ways visitors can continue discovering the island during these weeks, with every outing subject to the weather and sea conditions on the day.

A Different Perspective on Ibiza's Coastline

Much of Ibiza's identity is connected to its coastline. Seeing the island from the water provides a different view of its coves, cliffs and coastal landscape, while making the journey itself part of the experience.

On Open Boats' private skippered outings, West Coast references include Cala Bassa, Cala Conta, Cala Tarida and Es Vedrà. North Coast options include areas such as Cala Gracioneta, Cala Salada, Cala Aubarca and Es Portixol, while Formentera is another available boating option.

These locations should be understood as route references rather than guaranteed stops. The final itinerary always depends on sea conditions, weather, the duration booked, the selected boat and, on skippered outings, the professional judgement of the skipper.

September Sunsets from the Mediterranean

Sunset is closely associated with Ibiza's west coast. From Sant Antoni de Portmany, the western horizon is part of the experience for many visitors, and it can also be enjoyed from the water.

Open Boats currently includes sunset among the options available on its private skippered trips. For travellers looking for a sunset boat trip in Ibiza, the focus is on spending the final hours of daylight on the Mediterranean before returning to port, always subject to the conditions on the day.

Boat Hire in San Antonio Ibiza in September

Open Boats' 2026 rental season runs from 1 April to 30 September. For visitors travelling to Ibiza in September, boat hire in San Antonio Ibiza offers the opportunity to add a day on the water to their stay and explore part of the coastline from Sant Antoni de Portmany.

The company offers different options depending on each customer's boating experience: boats that can be operated without a licence, vessels for customers holding the appropriate qualification and private boat trips with a professional skipper. Visitors can therefore choose between self-drive boat hire and a skippered trip, depending on their experience and the type of day they want on the water.

Before any trip, it is advisable to check the latest weather and sea forecast, review the characteristics of the selected boat and confirm availability. At sea, planning and safety must always take priority over a predetermined itinerary.

Ibiza Does Not End When August Does

Visiting Ibiza in September is a reminder that the island retains much of its appeal beyond the busiest weeks of summer. The sea remains an essential part of that experience and provides another way to connect with the Ibizan landscape.

A day exploring the coastline, a private boat trip with a skipper or a sunset seen from the water can offer an alternative for travellers looking to experience Ibiza beyond its peak summer rhythm. From Sant Antoni to the north coast or the western horizon, September keeps the Mediterranean at the heart of the trip.

About Open Boats

Open Boats is a boat hire company based in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It offers boats that can be operated without a licence, vessels for customers with the appropriate boating qualification and private boat trips with a professional skipper. Operating from Ibiza's west coast, the company provides different ways to experience the island from the sea depending on the boat, the type of trip and the conditions on the day.

David
Open Boats
+34 696 81 64 91
info@open-boats.com