8 Of The Best Beaches In Formentera
The Spanish island of Formentera, not far from the famous Ibiza, is a jewel of the Mediterranean: crystal clear water and white sandy beaches make it an ideal destination for a vacation.
Do you dream of a Caribbean-style sea? Here are the best beaches in Formentera.
Discovering the best beaches in Formentera
White beaches, turquoise sea and relax. this island is a destination for more relaxed tourism than the neighboring Ibiza. Here are 8 of the best beaches in Formentera.
Ses Illetes beach
Ses Illetes is the most famous beach in Formentera, as well as one of the most crowded.
It’s 1.5 km of white beach and turquoise-blue sea: it’s one of the best beach in Spain.
Located on the Trucador peninsula, it has sand with dunes and some rocky boulders. Ses Illetes is very popular with tourists for its many leisure opportunities: water skiing, surfing, sailing, restaurants and kiosks.
Llevant beach
Do you prefer a quieter but equally beautiful beach? Then the perfect place is the beach of Llevant, called “the twin” of Ses Illetes: it’s the continuation of the same beach, further north on the Trucador peninsula.
Here the sea is always rough, because it’s much more exposed to the wind. In fact it’s a true paradise for surfers, but not only. Llevant is less crowded than Illetes: this creates a discreet environment that has made it the most popular nudist beach in Formentera.
Espalmador and the beach of S’Alga
One of the best beaches in Formentera is S’Alga, located on the isle of Espalmador, north of Ses Illetes.
Espalmador is a private island, but access is free: you can reach it by swimming or by boat. It’s just 3 square kilometers in size, and the only building on the island is the “Torre de Sa Guardiola”. There aren’t restaurants or equipped beaches, because it’s a protected natural park. Perfect place for lovers of natural beaches!
Migjorn beach
It’s the longest beach in Formentera: it extends over almost the entire south coast of the island, for about 8 km. However, it’s one of the less frequented beaches by tourists, and preferred by locals instead.
The water is crystal clear and the sea calm; you can find free and secluded beaches, but also equipped beaches, with bars and restaurants. La Mola beach deserves a note: to reach it you have to cross a rocky path. The reward for the adventure is a truly lovely place.
Cala Saona Beach
Cala Saona beach is one of the best beaches in Formentera: is appreciated for the tranquility and naturalness of the surrounding places. It’s about 200 meters long, and the water is clear and shallow.
The cliffs that surround Cala Saona are beautiful: from there you can admire an incredible view. In particular, from Punta Rasa you have the best view of the sunset in Formentera.
Calò des Mort
This beautiful secluded bay is part of Migjorn, in the south of the island.
Thanks to the jagged cliffs, the ruined fishermen’s huts and the crystal clear water, Calò des Mort is one of the best known and most popular beaches in Formentera. It’s the ideal place for snorkeling, as many colorful fish live in the water. The only thing that you cant’ find here are the bars and restaurants: a packed lunch is ideal!
Es Pujols Beach
If you like beaches with lots of activities to do and full of events, Es Pujols is perfect.
Located in the north of Formentera, you will find many opportunities for water sports and shopping; there are also many bars and restaurants. However, be prepared -the beach is very crowded during the summer.
Cala Es Ram
One of the most isolated and quiet bays in Formentera is Cala Es Ram. The water is transparent and the beach is rocky: perfect for snorkeling and sunbathing. To reach this bay, equip yourself with good sneakers: you have to cross a winding path.
