Formentera Beaches - the stuff holiday dreams are made of

The beaches of this island are the main attraction. Beautiful white sandy beaches and azure seas are what holiday dreams are made of...

...and Formentera doesn't disappoint; all the beaches on Formentera are natural and nearly always set within an unspoiled landscape. So what will you find?

No mass building to spoil the gifts of nature

With the exception of the resort of Es Pujols where you find small hotels and apartments near to the beach, there is little or no building to spoil the beaches.

Conservation at work

Many of the beaches are backed by sand dunes, which are protected. To help contain any wear and tear by tourism, the council has installed wooden walkways that enable visitors to walk, cycle or jog the length of the beaches. Some also have wooden benches strategically positioned to help you enjoy the view!

Information on flora and fauna

At regular points along the walkways there are information boards which inform visitors all about the local plants, birds and marine life that they can see around them.

Local charm

Many of the beaches still have the old huts used for fishing boats, all of which are still in use today. Handed down through families they provide a glimpse of the history of the island when fish was the main diet of the inhabitants.

Chiringuitos or beach bars

Simple, and in some cases rustic, bars can be found dotted on some of the beaches. Never large, these bars each have their own personality and style that add to the 'Formentera' experience. Some of them continue their service into the night for lucky visitors to eat, drink & dance – with a swim in between!

A plea

Please always respect the environment of this beautiful island, NEVER walk through the dunes or leave rubbish on the beaches.

A word about the sun: Please don’t forget that the sun shines much stronger here than in the northern european countries. People who are not used to the sun should be very careful in the first days. In summer do use a sun cream with a high sun-protection factor and don’t go into the direct sun from 11.00 till 15.00. It is too hot then anyway - and you can still get a tan in the shade you know!

Playa Illetes

This is THE beach you've been searching for! White sand stretching for ages with incredibly clear turquoise waters - both giving that Caribbean feeling the island is famous for.

This beach attracts a real mix of people; daytrippers from Ibiza, the rich and famous stopping by in their expensive yachts and locals topping up their tan at the weekend.

In the height of summer this beach is perhaps the busiest of them all due to its close proximity to the port. Plus the excellent, if expensive fish restaurants, also draw a crowd (you have to make a reservation in the peak season to avoid being disappointed).

The northern end is the most peaceful part of this long beach and it is the domain of the naturists, an official nudist reserve. Watersports can also be found here and during the high season you can catch a small ferry boat to and from La Savina.

n.b. Please note that charges are now made for parking at this beach: 4 euros a car, 2 euros a scooter (residents have 50% discount).
You can take a bus to the border of the beach (Es Moli de Sal) costing 2 Euros, and then catch an electro-bus (there are 2 operating) to Levante y Illetas - free.

Playa Llevant

A long broad sandy beach on the north eastern coast with fabulous views of Ibiza. It is one of the most peaceful beaches of the island, surprisingly it’s very close to Illetes beach, so you can really get away from it all!

Sand dunes back the beach along with the old salt pans providing private and sheltered places for nudists. A word of caution; This beach tends to get the full force of any strong winds so there are strong currents and high waves at times.

Cala Saona

Small is definitely beautiful at Cala Saona! Situated on the West coast, only a short distance from San Francisco, this small, deep horseshoe shaped bay has white sand backed by red rocks, something rarely seen in coastal landscapes.

Add to this; turquoise water and picturesque fishing boats and your camera won't stay in your bag for long! As the water in the bay is quite shallow it gets warm very fast. A little further round the cove some rocky inlets allow private bathing. There is one small hostel, a lovely beach bar and some good quality restaurants above the bay.

Playa la Savina

Playa la Savina is the beach nearest to La Savina. A sweep of white sand and the azure sea form a wonderful contrast to the pine and sabina trees, which give much needed shade in the heat of the day. Magnificent views to Ibiza.

Playa Es Pujols

A broad sandy curve of beach which has little rocky islands offshore and is backed by sand dunes. It is situated in Es Pujols, the biggest tourist resort on Formentera, and has a nice promenade dotted with restaurants and bars, watersports (windsurfing, cat sailing, parasailing) and shops with all beach necessities nearby.

Behind the beach is an expanse of protected sand dunes and a wooden walkway has been provided to allow tourists to walk the full length of the beach.

Playa Migjorn

Situated on the southern coast and at 6 km it is by far the longest beach on Formentera. This could easily become your favourite of all the beaches: fine white sand, some stretches partly scattered with rocks, little fun beach bars and quality restaurants in regular intervals and clear blue sea - could you want for more?

This is also another paradise for nudists, and for snorkelers the off-shore rocks hide a wealth of marine life. A real Robinson Crusoe beach!

Es Calo

Not technically a beach, but we thought it was worth a mention as it is a superb spot for snorkelling. The sea at Es Calo is breathtakingly clear and there's an area of deep water that's an amazing colour of blue due to minerals in the rocks that reflect the light - it's a definate 'must see'!

Playa Es Arenals

Found at the eastern end of Playa Migjorn this white sandy beach has a diving and windsurfing school which was one of the first on the Balearic islands.

You won't feel crowded here but you will feel a bit closer to civilisation than on Playa Migjorn as there are beach bars, restaurants, sun loungers, parasols and pedaloes.

Now for some smaller Beaches...

El Tiburon

This small beach can be found between Illetes and La Savina beaches. It's amazing that it is only a short distance away, yet is quiet and peaceful for most of the high season.

Here you'll find pine trees that provide shade in the heat of the day and it's a great spot to watch the yachts coming and going to Ibiza. Here you'll find a quite expensive but excellent restaurant, El Tiburon, that's very popular with the wet set.

Playa Tanga

Find this bright white beach between Es Pujols and Playa de Llevant. It has all the characteristics of Fomentera’s beaches yet it's one of the quietest. And for those with a sweet tooth apparently in the beach restaurant Tanga, you can get the tastiest cake on the island!

Playa Tramontana

This secluded little bay is situated on the otherwise rocky coast at the village of Es Caló in the north eastern part of the island. It is a sweep of almost pure white sand lapped by the turquoise sea.

To get to it, take the road from San Fernando to La Mola and you find the bay on the left just before Es Caló.

There is no parking area, so visitors should park their cars next to the main road.

Sa Roqueta

Another pure white beach with crystalline waters the popular beach Sa Roqueta lies between Es Pujols and Levant. Although very popular with nudists the waters are shallow and so perfect for families too. If you walk to the end of the beach you will find a typical beach bar serving drinks and if you are lucky, someone will come along selling coconuts and fresh fruits to sunbathers. Tip: There is no parking area, so visitors park their cars next to the main road.

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