More than 600 kilos of waste have been removed from Ibiza's coastline during two community clean-up operations held across the weekend, bringing together residents, volunteers, sports clubs, businesses and local authorities.

The initiatives took place at Cala Gració in Sant Antoni de Portmany and along the coastline between Es Cubells and Ses Boques in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, with both activities focused on removing marine and coastal waste.

300 Kilos Removed at Cala Gració

The Cala Gració clean-up took place on Sunday, September 20, as part of the fourth annual beach-cleaning initiative organised by Facsa in collaboration with Sant Antoni de Portmany Town Hall.

A total of 75 volunteers took part, including local residents, members of sports clubs, associations and representatives of local businesses.

Around 300 kilos of waste were removed from the coastline during the morning's activity.

Local Clubs and Businesses Join the Effort

The Cala Gració operation involved several organisations from across the municipality.

UD Portmany, CF San Rafael and Fútbol Club Luchador were among the participating sports clubs. UTE Portmany and the Associació de Voluntaris d'Eivissa also joined the activity.

Local businesses including Ibiza Publicidad, Barbería Mister Beards and Taller de Metal Siras took part as well.

Pomelo Playa supported the volunteers by providing refreshments at the end of the clean-up.

Sant Antoni Continues Its Annual Programme

The Cala Gració initiative has now been held for the fourth consecutive year in Sant Antoni.

The programme is intended not only to remove rubbish from the coastline and seabed but also to encourage greater awareness of waste management and the protection of the municipality's natural environment.

Sant Antoni Mayor Marcos Serra and Environment, Cleaning and Beaches Councillor Pepita Torres also participated in the activity.

More Than 300 Kilos Collected Between Es Cubells and Ses Boques

A separate community clean-up took place along the coast between Es Cubells and Cala de Ses Boques in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia.

Around 15 volunteers took part in the operation, organised through the Guardianes de la Mar project with the collaboration of the Asociación de Es Cubells.

Using kayaks, paddle boards and walking routes, participants reached sections of coastline that are difficult to access by land and removed more than 300 kilos of waste.

The operation lasted approximately four hours.

Large Amounts of Marine Waste Found

The Es Cubells clean-up recovered a significant amount of waste connected to maritime activity.

Among the items collected were containers, pieces of boats, fibreglass remains, rudders, masts, aluminium structures, boat fenders and cushions.

Volunteers also found fishing gear, thick ropes, nets, navigation markers, plastic agricultural boxes and sacks.

More familiar household waste was also present, including bottles, cans, bags, bottle tops, food wrappers and plastic film.

Difficult Coastline Makes Removal More Complicated

The coastline between Es Cubells and Ses Boques includes cliffs and stretches that can be difficult or impossible for vehicles to reach.

The area is also exposed to the south winds and currents, which can bring floating waste towards the coast.

These conditions make manual collection from the water and shoreline particularly important in areas where conventional waste-collection equipment cannot easily operate.

Support From Local Businesses and Sant Josep

The community operation received support from businesses including Bar Es Llumbí and Chiringuito Ses Boques.

Sant Josep Town Hall provided the materials needed for the clean-up, including gloves, reusable bags and rubbish sacks.

The municipality also coordinated the subsequent removal and management of the collected waste.

Two Clean-Ups, One Weekend

Taken together, the two operations removed more than 600 kilos of waste from Ibiza's coastline.

The Cala Gració activity collected around 300 kilos, while the Es Cubells and Ses Boques operation recovered more than 300 kilos.

Around 90 people participated across the two activities, based on the reported participation figures.

World Cleanup Day

The clean-up weekend coincided with World Cleanup Day, which took place on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

World Cleanup Day is officially observed on September 20 and provides a global platform for community actions addressing waste and environmental protection.

Ibiza was among the locations where residents and local organisations used the occasion to organise practical action along the coastline.

Community Action Along Ibiza's Coast

The two initiatives also highlighted the different types of waste reaching Ibiza's shores.

At Cala Gració, volunteers removed general coastal waste, while the Es Cubells operation uncovered numerous larger items associated with boats, fishing and other maritime activity.

The involvement of residents, businesses, sports clubs and public administrations shows how coastal clean-up efforts are being carried out at different points across the island.

Keeping Ibiza's Coastline Clear

With more than 600 kilos removed in just two operations, the weekend's activities provided a visible reminder of the amount of waste that can accumulate along difficult-to-access sections of the island's coastline.

The organisers and participating authorities used the initiatives to promote continued community involvement and responsible waste management, while the collected material was removed for appropriate handling.