In this guide, we will see which are the best beaches of Formentera to visit, especially the must-see ones if you are staying on the island for just a few days. We will also discuss how to get there and which famous beaches, in my opinion, are absolutely not worth visiting!
Map of the best beaches in Formentera
In the map below, you will find the location of all the beaches we will mention; yellow indicates those you can’t miss out, green for those who have more time, and red for those that are not worth prioritizing.
Read also: Where it’s best to stay in Formentera
Platja des Illetes
Overall rating: 9.5/10
Services: Only near the parking areas
Beach type: Light sand and rocky sections
How to get there: Set the navigator here; dirt road
Nearby accommodations: Cas Saliners allows you to just walk there. Alternatively, the area of La Savina or Es Pujols
Let’s start with what is probably the most beautiful beach in Formentera.
Platja Ses Illetes is actually not just one beach, but a stretch of coast almost 2km long with multiple beaches and coves, located at the very northern tip of the island, alternating rocky coastline areas where you can see the sea from both sides simultaneously. The farther you go from the parking area, the more you can find less crowded areas, including some small nudist coves.
Now, the beauty level of this stretch of coast, being exposed on almost 360 degrees, ranges from “beautiful” to “absolutely breathtaking” depending on the time of day, how the sunlight illuminates the seabed, the direction of the waves, and how windy it is… so I can’t give you a single comment.
The only thing you need to know is that it’s worth coming with the idea of staying for several hours and having the curiosity to explore the area, searching for the spot that seems the most beautiful to you at the time. And if you have the energy, you can also venture to the far northern tip of the peninsula. 🙂 Don’t be reckless wearing flip-flops to go up and down the rocky sections, bring water shoes.
The sand is light and fine, giving the water a very light color when the sun is high. Usually, the western side is the more sheltered, especially at points where there are other small islands in front of the coast. It’s easy to find an area that’s great for those with children.
A downside to this beach in Formentera (or at least for those arriving by car and scooter): to access the area, you have to pay an entry fee of €6 for cars and €3 for scooters, but it’s free for those arriving on foot, by bike, or electric bike. Considering the size of the area and the beauty of the beach, I recommend planning an entire day in this area, maybe bringing a packed lunch, so you won’t risk getting bored.
Platja de Llevant
Overall rating: 9/10
Services: None, or only sporadically
Beach type: White/mixed sand and rocks
How to get there: Set the navigator here, dirt road
Nearby accommodations: Area of Es Roqueta to arrive on foot, or Es Pujols
As the name suggests, Platja de Llevant is a beach on Formentera on the eastern coast, not far from Ses Illetes. On this side, the sea is more likely to be rough (but not always), perhaps losing a bit of the magic compared to the previous one, but it remains a beautiful beach, also about a couple of kilometers long, full of coves and rocky outcrops to explore.
To access Platja de Llevant, there are two dirt road sections, one from inside the Ses Illetes park (so after paying the aforementioned access fee) and one further south towards “Kiosko Manolito”. If you want to spend a second day here without paying the access fee again, you could consider arriving from the southern road and then walking a bit north.
Platja de Migjorn
Overall rating: 8/10
Services: Occasionally
Beach type: Varies greatly depending on the area
How to get there: Numerous dirt roads or mule tracks
Nearby accommodations: Here
Platja Migjorn is also a beach in Formentera that stretches along an entire stretch of coastline with views that vary a lot.
We are on the coast facing south, in the area marked with the yellow polygon on the map. This beach is usually less crowded than the previous two which are much more popular, so for those seeking tranquility, Platja Migjorn is perhaps the first beach to add to your list.
You will find some nudist areas here, not specifically marked, but you’ll recognize them easily.
For this beach, it’s hard to tell you how much time to spend… I definitely recommend visiting different sections of this coastline to see which one you like best: below are some examples of the views.
Cala Saona
Overall rating: 7/10
Services: Yes
Beach type: Sand
How to get there: Set the navigator here: almost entirely paved road
Nearby accommodations: Hotel Cala Saona
Now here is a small and well-known beach in Formentera. Cala Saona is a small beach facing west, quite far from other prominent ones.
I don’t even have a photo to show you of Cala Saona, but it’s a beautiful sandy beach surrounded by rock outcrops, quite famous and frequented. Here, you might risk finding crowds, but the visit is still recommended!
Platja es Arenals
Overall rating: 7/10
Services: Yes
Beach type: Mainly sand with some rocks
How to get there: Set the navigator here: convenient road for all vehicles
Nearby accommodations: Dunas de Formentera or Hotel Maysi
Almost at the south, after Platja Migjorn, we find Platja es Arenals. This is one of the more “commercial” beaches in Formentera in terms of services and attendance, but it’s still a nice beach. There is a noticeable presence of Italians (some convinced they are at home with loudspeakers playing music even among the sunbeds, playing football, or shouting), so it is definitely not recommended for those looking for the true peace of Formentera.
I recommend spending a couple of hours here and then heading to other destinations. Even here (as in all the beaches on the island), there’s space for free beaching, even though there are several establishments.
Ses Platjetes – Calò de Sant Agustì
Overall rating: 7/10
Services: No
Beach type: Small coves of sand and rock
How to get there: Set the navigator here
This beach in Formentera faces northeast with 3 small coves where you can spend a couple of hours or relax before the sunset.
It’s a quieter area than the others, but in my opinion, it’s worth spending a couple of hours here if you’re already nearby, otherwise, if you have limited time and you have to come specifically, don’t worry.
Es Pujols beach
Overall rating: 7.5/10
Services: Yes
Beach type: Sand
How to get there: Head to Es Pujols then walk along the seafront keeping the sea to your right
Nearby accommodations: Es Pujols
For those with extra time, or maybe a couple of hours to kill, especially if you’re staying here, a visit to the pair of beaches in front of Es Pujols is also worth it.
Going straight down from the pedestrian area of Es Pujols, you’ll reach a small nice beach, with a wooden boardwalk that leads to Chezz Gerdi.
If, instead, you walk along the seafront keeping the sea to your right, you’ll reach another even more crystalline beach, always close to services and restaurants:
Calò d’es Mort
Overall rating: 6/10
Services: No
Beach type: Sand and rock
How to get there: Set the navigator here; panoramic road (paved), then go down a short stretch where you should be careful
Now let’s talk about a famous beach in Formentera, usually highly recommended in guides but in my opinion, it’s overrated and might be worth skipping.
Calò d’es Mort is certainly a beautiful beach to photograph or to admire the view, but not to stay for long, except for that half-hour purely for the pleasure of the eyes.
It’s literally a 20-meter beach with some rocks in the middle, accessible by descending a short steep stretch where you have to hold onto a rope. Just to be clear, nothing impossible (but if you have children or people with difficulty, it could be a problem), and once you descend, there’s space for 20 people; beyond that number, you either walk on top of each other or there’s no space to lay down.
Cala en Baster
Overall rating: 6/10
Services: No
Beach type: Rock with caves
How to get there: Set the navigator here
This is also a beach in Formentera to photograph and admire, but probably not suitable for staying for long.
It’s a unique rock formation smoothed by ages that also created some small caves. Again, just a few people are enough to “fill” it.
To go into the water, you need to be careful not to slip.
Now that you know everything about the island’s beaches, it’s time to find the best area to stay in Formentera and, before that, discover how to get there!
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