Beach · La Savina · Formentera

Ses Illetes

TripAdvisor world top 10 for years running

Formentera's most famous beach and one of the finest in the world, within the Ses Salines Nature Reserve. A peninsula with sea on both sides: calm to the east, breezier to the west.

Type
Sandy beach
Length
2.5 km
Sand
Ultra-fine white sand · dunes
Water
Crystal-clear turquoise · 25 °C
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GPS · 38.7622° N, 1.4325° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Official parking inside the park (€5 a day). A bike is strongly recommended from La Savina (25 min along a flat cycle path).

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Before 10.30 am or after 5 pm. The morning light from the east is the postcard shot.

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How you get there

Getting there

Bike or car from La Savina (5 min by car, 25 by bike). Ferry from Ibiza to Formentera (30 min).

What you'll find

Services

  • Beso Beach (the glam icon)
  • Es Molí de Sal (a Michelin-starred restaurant on the sand)
  • Juan y Andrea (seafood by the water)
  • Premium sunbed hire
  • Showers and toilets

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Book Juan y Andrea or Beso Beach two weeks ahead
  • 02Walk 20 min north and you reach Es Pas (the sandbar linking to S'Espalmador)
  • 03S'Espalmador can only be visited by boat (wading across is forbidden)

Around this beach

Towns within 15 km of Ses Illetes

Nearest villages on Formentera — sorted by distance. Ideal bases for staying close to the beach.

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Asked by first-time visitors

Ses Illetes: the questions travellers actually ask

Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.

Practical questions about this beach

What is Ses Illetes beach like?

TripAdvisor world top 10 for years running. Formentera's most famous beach and one of the finest in the world, within the Ses Salines Nature Reserve. A peninsula with sea on both sides: calm to the east, breezier to the west.

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TripAdvisor world top 10 for years running. Formentera's most famous beach and one of the finest in the world, within the Ses Salines Nature Reserve. A peninsula with sea on both sides: calm to the east, breezier to the west. It's a sandy beach in La Savina, Formentera: 2.5 km long, ultra-fine white sand · dunes, with water described as crystal-clear turquoise · 25 °c.

Where do I park at Ses Illetes?

Official parking inside the park (€5 a day). A bike is strongly recommended from La Savina (25 min along a flat cycle path).

What's the best time to visit Ses Illetes?

Before 10.30 am or after 5 pm. The morning light from the east is the postcard shot.

How do I get to Ses Illetes?

Bike or car from La Savina (5 min by car, 25 by bike). Ferry from Ibiza to Formentera (30 min).

What facilities does Ses Illetes have?

On site: Beso Beach (the glam icon), Es Molí de Sal (a Michelin-starred restaurant on the sand), Juan y Andrea (seafood by the water), Premium sunbed hire and Showers and toilets.

What should I know before visiting Ses Illetes?

Book Juan y Andrea or Beso Beach two weeks ahead Walk 20 min north and you reach Es Pas (the sandbar linking to S'Espalmador) S'Espalmador can only be visited by boat (wading across is forbidden)

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  • I'm visiting Ses Illetes for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
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  • Give me a mid-range daily budget for Ses Illetes broken down by food, transport and attractions.
  • Act as a Ses Illetes local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
  • I have half a day in Ses Illetes. What is the most representative thing to do?

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026