Formentera is the smallest and quietest of the Balearic Islands. Eighty square kilometers, one more or less large settlement - San Frances de Formentera, peace and quiet - that's what this island resort is all about. Being a Spanish territory, it is located in the Mediterranean Sea just 6 kilometers south of Ibiza, the island of the most noisy and glamorous parties. Foreman is almost untouched by civilization - this is a flat, barely covered rocky plateau.
Formenteru seek tourists who are looking for a quiet and secluded holiday, as well as lovers of water sports. At the height of the season, there are 50,000 to 60,000 such people.
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How to get there
There is no airport at Formentera, and you can get to it only by sea. As a rule, the way of tourists runs from the two main ports of Ibiza - on ferries and high-speed passenger catamarans. At the first time on the way is 1 hour, on the second - 30 minutes. One round-trip ticket will cost the tourist approximately € 37-40. At the same time, it is possible to get to Ibiza either by charter or by transit, with a connection in Madrid or Barcelona, by flight.
In addition, you can get to Formentera from the continent. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays a boat from Denia walks. Travel time is 2, 5 hours
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Climate Formentery
The climate on the island is quite comfortable. Almost 300 days a year is sunny. Humidity of air is about 70%. Winter is mild, around + 15 ° С. In summer it is dry and hot - usually +26 ° С, maximum +30 ° С. In the spring and autumn, an average of +20 ° C. The temperature of the sea is often higher than the air temperature. The swimming season lasts from April to October
Transport
Foremeter cars are not in high esteem, but there are specially designed 19 cycle routes here.
The bus also travels around the island. Its only route is a ring passing through the port and all three villages. From May to October, the bus runs every two hours from 9 to 8 pm, at other times - once a day.
Beaches Formentery
The most popular beaches of Formentera are the six-meter-long sand crescent of Platja de Migjorn in the south, Platja Illetes and Platja Llevant in the north and Cala Saona in the secluded a rocky bay overlooking the "mystical" mountain of Es-Verde and the island of Ibiza. These are the cleanest, longest and most deserted beaches in the whole of Spain.
- Admire endlessly beautiful sea of turquoise color
- "Discover fish" in La Palmera in the town of Pujols
- Visit as many beaches as possible here
- Get a luxurious tan.
- Drink plenty and soak up the sun.
Let's talk more about the popular beaches: Playa Illetes (4 km from the village of La Savina) - a place to улярное at fans of high quality beach rest . Here really snow-white sand and improbably transparent water (all underwater life - as on a palm) . To get to the beach from the majority of hotels it is possible by bicycle . Kala-Saona (5 km from capital San -Frances) - a secluded bay overlooking the island of Ibiza and the "mystical mountain" of Es-Verda . You can get here on foot or by bike . Playa de Mijourne (2 km from the capital city of San-Frances) - a five-kilometer strip of unspoilt sand, where it is easy to find a secluded quiet place for a good rest . Above beach Playa de Pujols in the town of Es Pujols proudly waving "blue flag", a genuine certificate of ecological purity of the highest sample . Beach Playa de Levant (3 km from the town of Es Pujols) is located in the nature protection zone . Sandy dunes separate it from salt lakes .
Places for entertainment and shopping at Formentera
The most developed tourist destination of the island is Es Pujols (Es Pujols). There are hotels, restaurants, shops, the only clubs on the island of Tipic and Magoo, rental of equipment for water sports, and in the evenings there is a fair of souvenirs "hippies."
There are three picture galleries in the "capital" of the island (Sa Nostra Art Gallery , Municipal Hall Art Gallery and La Caixa Art Gallery), two theaters (Theater Discover and Theater Manoel) and several cinemas (conventional and 3D IMAX). And also an ethnological museum where you can learn about the way of life and traditional crafts of the island's population, and a park with a very rich flora and fauna.
As for the shops, they are quite enough for avid shopaholics. They are open 12 hours a day from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Siesta from 2 to 5 pm
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Formentery
Standard sightseeing minimum - a sightseeing tour around the island by bus (~ € 70) or by bike (~ € 55). A maximum - a cruise on a boat along the picturesque coasts to Cape Es Vedra. In general, to travel around the island by yourself, taking a car, moped or bicycle in the port of La Savina.
The main attractions are religious buildings: the St Francesc Xavier church, built in the 18th century, and the Sa-Tanka Velha chapel of the second half of the 19th century in the town of San Frances .From natural historical monuments, it is worth paying attention to the ancient megaliths on Cape Barbaria (2000 g .up to n .e .) and Ka-Na-Costa near Es Pujols (2000-1600 g .up to n .e .) .A little newer, and better preserved, the Roman Fort Can-Bly is a rectangle with five towers, which is located on a hill between the villages of Sabina and La Mola; and Caserio de Balafia - an interesting Arab architectural complex of 7 houses and 2 towers in the north of Formentery .
In the town of La Mola, you should pay attention to the mill (18th century) and the lighthouse. The lighthouse is located on a steep rock, at the highest point of the island. Many people consider this place magical. It is also known that he was inspired by Jules Verne when he wrote "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea". By the way, one more lighthouse can be found on Cape Barbaria. There are also ancient dolmens.
Among the purely natural attractions of Formentera is the lagoon of Estany des Peixes, which through a narrow passage connects with the high seas and is considered an ideal place for practicing water sports. And also Lake Pudent and Pesch and the cave of En-Xeroni with an area of about 750 square meters. meters. Finally, you can take a stroll to the quarry of Punta de Sa Pedrera - a kind of natural Formentery phenomenon.
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