Cala Tarida offers an excellent location for families with small children to relax in, but for stimulation further afield buses run to the island's capital, Ibiza Town, and to San Antonio, a buzzing resort popular with young people. Cala Tarida is a peaceful resort with a sheltered bay of pale sand, ideal for a beach-based holiday. There are a few small bars and a couple of restaurants in the area. A bus service runs to the village of San Jose 6km away and to the popular resort of San Antonio 10km away. Cala Tarida boasts one of the best beaches on the island, making this fine sandy retreat excellent for families, with shelters in the wide bay. Various watersports are on offer during the day. Cheap flights and holidays are available to Cala Tarida.

Region - Ibiza, Balearic Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid (Balearics: Palma de Majorca).
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro. About €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Cala Tarida.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 15 mins.
Cala Tarida Airport - IBZ (Ibiza).
Distance from Cala Tarida Airport - Approximately 16 miles.
Taxi Fare from Cala Tarida Airport - About €25 (£17).

Driving in Spain - In Cala Tarida they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Cala Tarida it is 220v 50Hz, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 0034.
Cala Tarida Public Phones - In Cala Tarida International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards.
Cala Tarida Mobile Phones - Cala Tarida has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - For emergency in Cala Tarida dial 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Cala Tarida Health Risks - None.
Cala Tarida Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Cala Tarida - Cala Tarida Banks are open from 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Cala Tarida Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Cala Tarida Department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Cala Tarida Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Cala Tarida - Public Holidays in Cala Tarida are: 1st January 6th January Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Monday 1st May. Labour Day 15th August. Lady Day 12th October. Virgen del Pilar, Patron St of Spain 1st November. All Saints Day 6th December. Spanish Constitution Day 8th December. Immaculate Conception Day 24th December. Christmas Eve 25th December. Christmas Day 26th December. Boxing Day.

Cala Tarida Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities throughout Ibiza. Hotels in Cala Tarida are classified from one to five-star. Hostels/pensions in Cala Tarida are classified one to three-star. Other Cala Tarida accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Tipping in Cala Tarida - Service and tax are usually included in hotel bills in Cala Tarida, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Cala Tarida often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Cala Tarida Standard of Living - In Cala Tarida a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

Local Festivals in Cala Tarida - Nuestra Senora des Carmen The patron saint of seafarers and fishermen is honoured in Ibiza Town with parades, fireworks and the blessing of boats, on 16th July every year.

Cala Tarida Climate - Cala Tarida has Mediterranean weather with hot dry summers and mild winters. July and August in Cala Tarida is very hot and sunny. October to December in Cala Tarida is the wettest months.

Tourist Information on Cala Tarida
For further tourist information on Cala Tarida go to ibiza_tourist.asp, www.ibiza-spotlight.com www.digitalibiza.com www.ibiza.world-guides.com www.islands.com/ibiza

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