Formentera: beaches, getting here and getting around
Turquoise water, white sand and Mediterranean calm. Everything you need to know to enjoy the island.
The island
Small, flat and relaxed: Formentera is the smallest inhabited Balearic island, just over half an hour by ferry south of Ibiza. Its beaches are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean: Ses Illetes with fine white sand and turquoise water, the long beach of Migjorn on the south coast, the sheltered cove of Cala Saona with its sunsets, and Es Pujols beach, just a few minutes' walk from the hostal. The water is especially clear thanks to the Posidonia seagrass meadows. By car you can cross the island in half an hour, and the green cycling routes take you at an easy pace through pine woods and past the salt flats. And at night, one of the most beautiful starry skies in the Mediterranean comes out.
Getting here
Formentera has no airport: you fly to Ibiza Airport and take the ferry from Ibiza port to La Savina (about 30 minutes). From La Savina, Es Pujols is about 10 minutes by car or taxi.
Ferry: book your crossing from Ibiza to Formentera with Próximo Ferry using the code HMAYANS37.
Coming with your own car or motorbike? In high season (June to September) vehicle access to Formentera is limited and you need prior authorisation at formentera.eco. Rental vehicles on the island are already authorised.
If you want to explore Ibiza before your ferry, you can leave your luggage at the lockers of Locker in the City.
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Getting around
Bus
Regular lines connect La Savina port with Es Pujols, Sant Francesc and the main beaches. Current timetables at busformentera.com (fewer services off season).
Bike, scooter or car
This is the easiest way to discover the island. At Motorent Pujols you can rent bikes, scooters and cars, with pick-up in Es Pujols or right at the port. With the code HMAYANS37 you get a discount.
Beaches
Es Pujols
Our village beach, about a 2-minute walk from the hostal. Together with Es Arenals, it is adapted for people with reduced mobility (ramps, shade, amphibious chairs and lifeguards).
MapSa Roqueta and Ses Canyes
Two quiet beaches a short stroll from the hostal, with fine sand and clear water. Nearby you can rent equipment for water sports such as windsurfing, paddle boarding or catamaran sailing.
MapSes Illetes and Llevant
On the Es Trucadors peninsula, inside Ses Salines Natural Park. Illetes is the most famous; Llevant, on the other side, is usually quieter. Cars and motorbikes pay a park access fee; on foot, by bike or in an electric vehicle, entry is free.
MapS'Espalmador
A private island open to the public, north of Illetes, reached by boat from La Savina. Swimming across is forbidden because of the currents.
MapMigjorn
Five kilometres of sand in the south of the island, from Es Mal Pas to Es Copinar, with spots like Es Ca Marí and Es Arenals and, right next to it, the little cove of Es Caló des Mort.
MapCala Saona
A bay with clear, shallow water on the west coast, ideal for families and for watching the sunset.
MapCala en Baster
A rocky cove surrounded by high limestone walls, with boat sheds carved into natural caves. Easiest to reach from Sant Ferran.
MapGreen routes
Formentera has 32 signposted green routes for walking or cycling, more than 130 km along country lanes, pine woods and salt flats. Some start very close to Es Pujols, for example around the Estany Pudent lagoon.
See the green routesPlaces to see
La Mola lighthouse
At the eastern tip, high on the cliffs, with a monument to Jules Verne. A magical place at sunset.
MapCap de Barbaria lighthouse
An almost desert-like landscape in the south of the island and one of the best sunsets, with views of Es Vedrà.
MapEs Caló de Sant Agustí
A small fishing harbour with traditional boat sheds and good restaurants. From here the Camí de Sa Pujada climbs up to La Mola.
MapEstany Pudent and Ses Salines
Very close to Es Pujols, perfect for a walk or bike ride and for birdwatching. The pinkish salt flats are part of the island's history.
MapEstany des Peix
A calm, shallow lagoon, perfect for kayaking, sailing or a beach afternoon with children.
MapCan Marroig and Punta de Sa Pedrera
A rocky coastline with curious shapes, great for snorkelling, and a pine wood with a picnic area.
MapLa Mola craft market
The island's best-known hippie market in El Pilar de la Mola: crafts, live music and a lovely atmosphere. Wednesdays and Sundays from 16:00 to 22:00, May to October.
MapSant Ferran art market
Crafts and local art in the centre of Sant Ferran, Thursday to Saturday from 20:00 to 24:00, late May to late September.
MapEs Pujols night market
Every evening from 20:00 to 24:00 on the Es Pujols promenade, April to October, just a few steps from the hostal.
MapLa Savina market
At the port of La Savina, daily from 10:00 to 1:00, mid-May to late September. Perfect just before or after the ferry.
MapSant Francesc market
In the centre of the island's capital, daily from 10:00 to 14:00, May to October. In July and August also on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 20:00 to 24:00.
MapFarmers' and flea market
All year round in Sant Francesc: the Mercat Pagès with fruit, vegetables and island produce, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00, and the second-hand market on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 to 14:00.
MapOpen-air cinema
From late June to early September at 22:00: Tuesdays in the Jardí de ses Eres in Sant Francesc, Thursdays on the church square in Sant Ferran and Fridays at the Casa del Poble in La Mola.
MapUseful numbers
- Emergencies112
- Ambulance061
- Formentera Hospital+34 971 32 12 12
- Local Police092 · +34 971 32 20 87
- Guardia Civil+34 971 32 20 22
- Pharmacy Es Pujols+34 971 32 86 63
- Pharmacy Sant Francesc+34 971 32 24 19
- Pharmacy Sant Ferran+34 971 32 80 04
- Pharmacy Es Caló+34 971 32 73 98
- Tourist office (Consell de Formentera)+34 971 32 10 87
- Radio Taxi Formentera+34 971 32 23 42
- Taxi Es Pujols+34 971 32 80 16
- Taxi La Savina+34 971 32 20 02
- Ibiza Airport+34 971 80 90 00