Formentera is an island in Spain . Without an airport and with a
population of just over 12,000 (2019), Formentera is usually quieter
than its neighbor Ibiza. However, in the
high season of July-August, it attracts a large number of tourists.
The vast majority are Italian and the Italian language is heard more
often than any other. Some are independent travelers, but many come
on package tours. In high season, advance hotel booking is
absolutely essential. Hotels on the island are mostly small and
independently owned. Most are in the one and two star categories.
There are also many small apartment developments. There are no
high-rise buildings on Formentera. Camping is prohibited on the
island.
It has very few cultural or historical attractions
such as museums, castles, churches or art galleries. Its cultural
attractions include some megalithic sites, a Roman road, some
watchtowers (18th century), the 18th century chapel of Sant Francesc
Xavier and a small ethnological museum.
Some
islanders make a living from traditional, small-scale fishing. In
some parts of the island the soil is good enough to support vines
and fruit trees. Various parts of the island are covered with
Mediterranean pines. Salt marshes (now abandoned) are defining
features of parts of the island. However, tourism is the most
important sector of the local economy.
Outside of the high
season, when tourists are not primarily heavy consumers, Formentera
has an atmosphere of simplicity and back to nature that is a legacy
of its bygone hippie phase. Increasingly, parts of the island are
actively managed as a national park with, for example, walks on the
sand dunes to allow them to regenerate their vegetation. In
addition, areas of the surrounding seas are designated as areas of
particular scientific interest in which certain species of plants
and fish are protected.
Public authorities follow a
responsible and sustainable tourism policy. It is questionable
whether the saturation of tourists in the peak weeks of July and
August is compatible with such a policy, although in reality the
income from this period is very important for the local economy.
Formentera Municipal Tourist Information Office , La Savina -
Formentera, c / Calpe, s / n, Formentera
The only way to access the island is through the port of Savina, in
this same town. Getting to Formentera is quite easy, since you can take
a boat from the Spanish peninsula with your car from Barcelona,
Valencia or Denia to Ibiza ( Eivissa ) and from there take another
ferry to Formentera . In the summer months there are direct ferries
between Denia and Formentera.
Alternatively, you can fly to Ibiza
and Formentera can be reached by regular ferries from the Estación
Marítima in Ibiza Town and by tourist ferries from other parts of Ibiza
during high season. If you're traveling around Ibiza by car, check out
the stop at Playa d'en Bossa, which has a free public car park right
next to it (€20 for a round trip that takes about 60 minutes each way).
The boat from Ibiza (Eivissa) to Formentera takes around half an hour,
leaving every half hour in summer. The boat trip costs €17-24 per person
for a single trip. You can buy the ticket on the boat and it is not
necessary to book, but if you want to take a car it is best to book
during the high season.
Next to the standard ferry there is a
yellow speedboat ferry for around €30 per person for a return trip. The
boat leaves from the beach of Platja d'en Bossa near Figueretes.
Transportation on the islands is diverse, there are regular bus
lines, with quite diverse schedules during the day and some night buses,
public transportation is flexible.
By car
Regular buses
during the summer season run to all parts of the island from the port,
where most visitors arrive by ferry, but are less frequent during the
winter months. They usually leave every half hour. When planning your
bus trip, be sure to check that the bus stops at your destination,
because strangely every bus stops at different stops. The bus charges a
flat rate of between €1 and €2, regardless of where you get on or off.
You can pay in cash. All buses are tourist buses, so you can easily put
your (large) travel luggage at the bottom of the bus.
By boat
Boat rental in the Balearic Islands. C/ Lola Anglada nº 1, Tel: +34 936
759 108
Boat rental in Formentera . SABARCADEFORMENTERA offer you the
possibility of renting a very special boat: the LLAÜT, at an affordable
price on the beautiful island of Formentera. Destined for all those who
love the sea and want to live an alternative and unforgettable
experience with a Mediterranean flavor. sabarcadeformentera@gmail.com,
Tel: (+34) 634 577 932
Visiting Formentera is one of the best
experiences for tourists who decide to visit the Balearic Islands. The
most characteristic of the island are its turquoise beaches and fine
sand. A true paradise that has nothing to envy to the Caribbean beaches.
Some of the best beaches and most characteristic coves to visit on this
island:
Cala Sahona : one of the most emblematic beaches in the
area, mainly for its fine, clear sand, as well as its turquoise, clear
waters.
Ses Illetes Beach : located in the Ses Salines Natural Park
and integrated into an ecosystem of dunes and insular vegetation, it is
one of the best options to visit in Formentera.
Playa Es Pujols : a
beautiful beach bordered by a beautiful promenade where we find numerous
shops, restaurants and bar terraces.
Choose a pair of traditional espadrilles, traditional footwear that is lightweight and protects your feet against the sometimes rocky surface of the island.
Bouganville Seaside Club at night, next to the port of La Savina
Typical in Es Pujols,
10.7 Playa de Migjorn, exit km 10.7 of the
Carretera de La Mola
Blue Bar Migjorn beach , signposted exit from
the La Mola road. Dating back to the 1960s, this bar enjoys fantastic
sea views along Migjorn beach and is good for catching a few sunsets
with a DJ playing chill music during high season.
Gecko Beach Club ,
Migjorn Beach, Ca Mari, ☏ [ 328024 ]. 09:00 - 02:00. Modern boutique
hotel with beachside restaurant
Formentera has a variety of accommodation options on the island.
Where at first they were mainly basic hostels, many hotels and villas
are now being refurbished or built to cater for the more discerning
clientele that the island attracts.
Hostal la Savina Hostel
located in La Savina, the port of Formentera
Sa Talaya a collection
of independent bungalows near Migjorn beach
Decode Formentera a local
independent villa rental agency
1 Can Corda Formentera( Spanish
,cancord),can cordeta road, 2109, 07860, Balearic Islands( Formentera ).
☎ +34871709316 , mobile phone: +34674339543 , ✉ : info@cancorda.com .
Can Corda includes five fully equipped accommodations, with different
capacities and characteristics. They are typically Mediterranean holiday
houses located in Es Cap de Barbaria, which have managed to preserve all
their charm. You will access all of them by an asphalt road to the farm
that runs between junipers and pine forests. Feature: ★★★S . Check-in
time: 16:00. Departure time: 11:00. Accepted forms of payment: visa,
master.