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Formentera’s Beaches

The beaches of Formentera can easily rival those of
Ibiza. The unspoiled natural environment, magnificent
sand and clean waters attract an increasing number
of visitors. Most have no hotels or clubs nearby and
only a few feature bars or restaurants, which for many
people only adds to their charm. The roads leading
to some of the beaches (even the popular ones) can 1 Platja de ses Illetes
be quite rough and, as a consequence, they are never The most popular beach in Form-
as busy as elsewhere on the Balearic Islands. entera. Stretching to the north of
it is the Es Trucadors peninsula.

Key
Major road
Other road

Ses
Salines
La Savina 2 Platja de Llevant
Estany This beach, occupying the eastern side
Pudent of the peninsula, is much quieter than
Platja de ses Illetes. Its northern end
is a favourite spot for nudists.
3 Platja de sa Roqueta
Sant Francesc Situated next to the only hotel in this
Sant Ferran area, you can walk along the shore to
Es Pujols or Platja de Llevant from here.

J
El Pilar
de la Mola

4 Platja de Tramuntana
A number of small beaches are
tucked among the rocks. This
spot is popular with nudists and
anyone who wants to escape
the bustling atmosphere of
Illetes and Platja Migjorn.
5 Es Caló de Sant Augusti
Several beaches are situated to the west of town.
0 kilometres 2
They can be reached via the footbridges that cross
0 miles 2 the thickets covering the dunes.
For keys to symbols see back flap

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