This small island, with a surface of 90 squ.km. and some 5200 inhabitants, is located 11 miles from the south-eastern coast of Ibiza.
The sea is visible from practically any point of the island, and there are numerous great beaches and lonely bays, some of them with incredible grottos.
Its favorised climate, with springtime temperatures during almost all the year, its rich vegetation of pines as well as palms, and its quiet and relaxed ambience make Formentera a true paradise.
Formentera can be accessed by ferry from Ibiza. Ferries depart regularly from Ibiza Town (Eivissa). There are also connections from the Sant Antoní harbour, from Santa Eulalia (Santa Eulària des Riu) and from Platja d'en Bossa.
The journey takes approx. 25 minutes with the fast ferries or one hour with the standard ferries.
From the port of Formentera there are buses to La Savina, San Francisco (Sant Francesc Xavier) and La Mola (El Pilar de la Mola).
Already before you arrive to the port you will see the wonderful beaches . Formentera is the only town-hall of the island, but there are several villages:
La Savina,
with the only port, and those typical white-washed houses.
Las Salinas, (Ses Salines)
at the narrowest part of the island, offers landscapes of unique beauty.
In the interior there is San Francisco Javier, (Sant Fracesc Xavier),
a concentration of white houses around a fortificated church.
San Fernando, (Sant Ferran de Ses Roques)
is located in the midst of large pine woods which end at the beach of Es Pujols in the North and at the beach of Mitjorn in the South. Other recommendable beaches are En Baster Ca'n Xico Mateu, Playa de Tramuntana and the impressive natural port of Es Caló
The road to La Mola (El Pilar de la Mola),
located at the very South-East of the island, leads us up to 193 meters above sea level. From the view-point El Mirador you may enjoy an outstanding panorama. In the village itsself you may visit the beautiful church Iglesia del Pilar.
Formentera's western part offers untouched nature. The perhaps most beautiful beach is Cala Saona.
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