Formentera, discover the small island in the Balearic’s
This tiny Mediterranean island is one of the jewels of Spain and the Balearic Islands. It is a remote corner of the world with white sands and turquoise waters, no airports, no crowds, and just a few roads between its key points. Far from being an inconvenience, this is the best thing about the island. There are few places where you can relax and enjoy the sense of calm that you’ll have in Formentera.
Enjoy the beaches
When you arrive on the island, the first thing to do is head straight for the beach. Here you’ll find coves that are the stuff of dreams, such as Caló d’Es Morts and Cala Saona or some of the more famous beaches like Ses Illetes and Es Migjorn. Whichever one you choose, all of these places share fine white sands, transparent blue and turquoise waters that stretch out to the horizon, and a sense of calm that you’ll feel as soon as your toes touch the sand.
Visit the seafloor
The seabed is just as spectacular as the beaches. Formentera’s diving centers let you explore the watery depths that hide a multitude of rock formations, colossal biodiversity, and the greatest shipwreck in all of the Mediterranean, the Don Pedro, a cargo ship over 140 meters long. But if you’re not feeling quite ready for oxygen tanks and neoprene, not to worry because you can always start learning to dive; alternatively, snorkeling is an excellent option for discovering the rich life hidden underwater around this island.
Discover some of its lighthouses
One of the big attractions of the island is its lighthouses, where you can look out over high cliffs and enjoy amazing views. Cap de Barbaria is one of the best known, thanks to some appearances on the big screen, and because of La Cueva Foradada, a hole in the rock will lead you down to a small balcony right on the cliff where you can admire the views. Another one not to be missed is the La Mola lighthouse. A real icon of Formentera, it’s located at the island’s highest point, and the surrounding scenery is stunning. And finally, you have the La Savina lighthouse. It’s so close to the port that it’ll be both the first and the last thing you see on the island.
Wander in whitewashed villages
There are buildings in the classic Mediterranean style everywhere in Formentera: simple, functional, and always painted white. There are six towns and villages in Formentera, but the capital is Sant Francesc, which with 3000 inhabitants, is the center of island life. Here you’ll find the best-known markets on the island, with a range of services and restaurants. La Savina is another of the island’s towns, and it’ll be the first one you see as this is where the ferries dock. In La Savina, the port is the star of the show, where many boats are moored, especially in the summer months. And of course, you can also enjoy wandering around the smaller villages: Sant Ferran, Es Pujols, Es Caló de Sant Agustí, and El Pilar de la Mola. Formentera may well be a small island, but it offers lots. Beaches are the stuff of dreams, pretty villages, and lighthouses with breath-taking views. Come and discover one of the jewels of the Mediterranean.