Adults-only
Es Ram Resort
La Mola · pine forest
18 suites hidden among pines. Spa and saltwater pool — the quietest address on the island.
From 420€Check prices→
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Excursions
The most-booked experiences on the island · book with free cancellation
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The seven best-selling excursions in Formentera
Hand-picked from Viator's top-rated experiences on Formentera, sorted by review volume and average rating. Free cancellation up to 24 h before, reserve now and pay later.
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AdventureFull dayElectric bike hire with green route maps
4.8(743 reviews)
A modern electric bike delivered to your hotel or the port, plus route maps for the 32 signposted 'green routes' that cover every corner of the island.
From
£25per person
- Delivered to your hotel or the port
- Helmet, lock and puncture kit included
- Route maps for 32 green routes
Boat & beach8 hBoat from Ibiza with a stop at Ses Illetes
4.7(1,876 reviews)
Ferry from Ibiza with priority boarding, plus a shuttle bus straight to Ses Illetes so you can spend six hours on one of the world's best beaches with no logistics of your own.
From
£65per person
- Priority boarding on the Ibiza ferry
- Shuttle to Ses Illetes on arrival
- Six hours of free time on the sand
Boat & beach4 hGuided snorkelling at La Savina and S'Espalmador
4.9(421 reviews)
Sail from La Savina to S'Espalmador — the uninhabited island north of Formentera — for a full snorkelling session and a soak in its natural mud baths.
From
£48per person
- Boat ride to S'Espalmador
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Guided visit to the mud baths
Adventure5 hPrivate 4x4 lighthouse tour of the island
4.8(194 reviews)
A private 4x4 with driver for up to four guests, tailored around the island's two most photographed lighthouses and its wildest inland tracks — ending with a Cap de Barbaria sunset.
From
£105per person
- Private 4x4 with English-speaking driver
- Route customised to your interests
- Cap de Barbaria sunset finale
Adventure2 hClear-bottom kayaking along the east coast
4.7(287 reviews)
A transparent-hull kayak tour along the calm east coast — you literally see the Posidonia meadows and the fish beneath you. Great for families with older children.
From
£36per person
- Transparent kayak (max 2 per boat)
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Photo stop on a hidden cove
Food & wine3 hMediterranean dinner and sunset at Cap de Barbaria
4.6(156 reviews)
Three courses of modern island cooking at a farmhouse restaurant a short walk from Cap de Barbaria lighthouse, timed so the sunset over the water is the last course of the evening.
From
£58per person
- Three-course dinner with wine pairing
- Reserved terrace facing the sunset
- Walk to Cap de Barbaria lighthouse
Boat & beach3 hPrivate sailboat sunset from La Savina
4.9(132 reviews)
A three-hour sunset sail out of La Savina on a semi-private sailboat, with a swim stop off Illa des Porcs and a bottle of cava at golden hour.
From
£120per person
- Semi-private yacht (max 10 guests)
- Swim stop off Illa des Porcs
- Cava and light bites on board
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Towns
The essential villages and what to do in each
18 · JunSant Francesc Xavier
Capital de la isla. Iglesia fortaleza del s.XVIII, mercado artesano y la mejor pastelería (Macondo).
Read the guide →- 19 · Jun
La Savina
Puerto de llegada del ferry. Alquila bici o scooter aquí mismo y arranca con puesta de sol en Estany des Peix.
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20 · JunEs Pujols
Único núcleo turístico con vida nocturna suave. Chiringuitos, terrazas y playa urbana familiar.
Read the guide →- 21 · Jun
Sant Ferran
Fonda Pepe, cuna del movimiento hippie de los 60. Cerveza artesana en Can Vent y música en vivo.
Read the guide → - 22 · Jun
El Pilar de la Mola
Mercadillo hippie miércoles y domingos (16–21h). Faro de la Mola, el fin del mundo de Julio Verne.
Read the guide → - 23 · Jun
Es Caló de Sant Agustí
Antiguo puerto pesquero con casetas varadero. Ruta Camí Romà hasta La Mola desde aquí.
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Beaches
Beach-by-beach guide with parking, best time and facilities
4 handpicked beaches
Beaches on this island
Each beach has its own guide: where to park, the best time to arrive, what's actually on site, the beach bars worth recommending and what to avoid.
Sandy beach2.5 km
Ses Illetes
La Savina
TripAdvisor world top 10 for years running
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- Parking: Official parking inside the park (€5 a day).
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- Best time: Before 10.
Sandy beach5 km
Playa de Migjorn
Formentera
Formentera's longest, wildest beach
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- Parking: Multiple accesses with free parking on dirt tracks.
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- Best time: Any time — five kilometres soak up plenty of people.
Rocky cove150 m
Cala Saona
Sant Francesc
The most photogenic cove at sunset
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- Parking: Free car park (150 spaces) by the cove.
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- Best time: Two windows: swim before 11 am, sunset from 8 pm (summer).
Wild cove50 m
Es Caló des Mort
Formentera
The postcard cove at the eastern tip
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- Parking: Dirt parking at the end of the road (50 spaces).
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- Best time: Before 10 am.
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Sleep
Beds worth the trip
Style
Beachfront
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club
Platja de Migjorn · beachfront
Adults-only, direct access to Migjorn. Terrace restaurant and cocktails at sunset.
From 380€Check prices→
Boutique
Five Flowers Hotel & Spa
Es Pujols
Design hotel steps from the beach. Rooftop pool with island views, adults-only.
From 320€Check prices→
Family
Cala Saona Hotel & Resort
Cala Saona · west coast
Only hotel on Cala Saona. Ideal for families who want to walk to one of Formentera's prettiest coves.
From 280€Check prices→
Budget
Hostal Illes Pitiüses
Sant Ferran · village
Simple, spotless and family-run in the island's most bohemian village. Bikes at reception.
From 110€Check prices→
All-inclusive
Riu La Mola
Platja de Migjorn
Large all-inclusive on Migjorn's long sandy stretch. Best value for families with kids.
From 240€Check prices→
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Eat
Tables jotted on a napkin
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Es Molí de Sal
Frente a Ses Illetes · Norte
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Can Carlos
Cocina isleña familiar · Sant Francesc
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Beso Beach
Chiringuito de moda · Ses Illetes
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Es Codol Foradat
Arroz de langosta con vistas · Migjorn
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Diario
A journal entry
Entrada 19 · Sábado
Ses Illetes a las 09:00
Ferry de las 07:30 desde Ibiza. Alquilamos bici eléctrica en La Savina y pedaleamos 20 minutos por el istmo hasta Ses Illetes. A las 09:00 la playa estaba prácticamente vacía. El agua tan clara que ves los peces sin gafas. Sombrilla de la mochila, dos libros y un tomate con aceite. A las 12:30 llegaron los barcos y nos fuimos a comer al Molí de Sal — pescado del day, arroz negro, sobremesa larga.
- ✓Ferry primera hora (07:30 sale bien)
- ✓Alquilar bici en La Savina — hay cola después de las 10
- ✗No dejar objetos en la playa sin vigilancia
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Itineraries
Ready-to-copy routes
1 day desde Ibiza
Ferry 09:00, bici, Ses Illetes, comida en Es Molí, vuelta al atardecer.
Leer itinerario →3 days slow
Ses Illetes, faros, snorkel en S'Espalmador y atardecer en Cap Barbaria.
Leer itinerario →5 days isla completa
Con recorrido en bici del Camí Seed, cata de vino Terramoll y kayak transparente.
Leer itinerario →09
Practical
What we've noted for next time
Getting there
Solo por mar. Ferries desde Ibiza (Baleària/Aquabus/Trasmapi) cada 30 min en verano, 30 min de trayecto.
Getting around
Bici eléctrica (28€/day) o scooter (35€/day). Alquiler en La Savina. Coche solo si vienes >5 days.
Reserva
Julio-agosto: hotel con 4 meses. Ses Illetes: cupo de acceso, llega en bici antes de las 10:00.
Emergencies
112 · Hospital de Formentera en Sant Francesc. Farmacia 24h en La Savina.
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