Formentera guide to Formentera Spain

The tiny island of Formentera covers 35 square miles (90 sq km) and is home to just over 5,000 people. It can only be reached by ferry from Ibiza town, with a regular service running every two hours Formentera does not have an airport.

The island is a popular day trip from Ibiza, and is relatively unspoilt by tourism development; accommodation options are very limited. The main attraction is some pretty villages and marvelous beaches flanked by palms and pines, many frequented by nudists.

There are taxis to carry you and your luggage. The rest of the time the most sensible and enjoyable mode of transport is a bicycle and these can be hired cheaply all around the island. Fortunately, most visitors choose this mode of transport and this helps keep the island a pleasant place to be.

The main port is La Sabina, and the other villages include beautiful Las Salinas, San Francisco Javier and San Fernando, all featuring quaint white-washed houses.

Recommended beaches are Es Pujols in the north, Mitjorn in the south, and Cala Saona in the wild west. Other beaches of note are En Boster, Ca’n Xico Mateu and the natural port of Es Calo. The highest point on the island is in the southeast corner at El Mirador.

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