The island of Formentera is the smallest of the inhabited islands in the Balearic Islands archipelago. Situated only 6 kilometres to the south of Ibiza and with an area of just 83.2 km2, Formentera is only accessible after a short crossing by ferry, which has kept it away from the massive tourism, making possible the conservation of all its natural charm. The quiet atmosphere of the island is appreciated by its visitors when they stroll on one of the long beaches and dunes of fine white sand, like the Migjorn Beach, a real natural paradise in the Mediterranean Sea. Other beaches like Illetes o Es Arenals allow visitors to bathe in crystal clear waters in which the sun shines more than ever.
Together with the island of Ibiza and the small islands around them, Formentera was known in ancient times as one of the Pitiusas Islands. Since then, its cultural heritage reveals surprising gems, vestiges from the past that have been preserved in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. Watchtowers, lighthouses and old churches make us feel like treasure hunters when we head towards them on a sandy terrain covered by pine groves. From the highest point of the island, the La Mola Lighthouse bewitches us as Julius Verne described it in his novel “Hector Servadac”. At the Ethnographic Museum we can have a retrospective look in the past to know the local customs, “fiestas” and economic activities of a traditionally rural world.
Formentera also offers its visitors interesting culinary and entertaining opportunities. At its pubs and restaurants, located near the main beaches, we can sample an excellent local gastronomy and regarding fun and leisure activities, many bars and clubs offer the possibility of listening to music and dancing until early hours.
Why don’t you let this natural paradise seduce you and reserve your quiet and relaxing break in a place where time is only noticed when the sun sets or rises.
