It is not necessary to plan much to fully enjoy Formentera.
As soon as you step on the island, you realize that you are in a privileged place: paradisiacal beaches with white sand and turquoise waters, coves and hidden corners, historical remains (defense towers, mills and lighthouses), nature overflowing and ... . tranquillity.
And, best of all, it is not necessary to use the car to take advantage of many of the charms that the little Pitiusas offers if you decide to go for the day.
From the port of La Savina you can easily access famous and well-known enclaves such as
Illetas beach
(about 4 km away), either by bike, motorbike (there are several places to rent) or even on foot.
For the more restless who are looking for something more than a day at the beach bar and beach (and who are lucky enough to be able to go these days without skipping restrictions or perimeter closures), we propose four easy routes (to also do as a family) to discover some of the most charming corners of the island.
Ses Salines Natural Park.
From La Savina to Es Trucadors (about 4 km).
It is a beautiful route that leaves from the port of La Savina (to the north of the island), where the ferries from Ibiza arrive, and ends in Es Trucadors, the small peninsula (an isthmus) where some of the beaches are located. most beautiful of Formentera.
In front of the marina are
Las Salinas
, a protected natural space and an example of the richness of Mediterranean biodiversity.
The road passes through
sa Sèquia
, a channel that connects the Estany Pudent marine lagoon and the Salinas with the Mediterranean Sea, and continues north in the middle of a landscape of pine forests, coastal junipers (typical of the island), dune vegetation and the turquoise waters of the sea (on the left).
Beach in Es Trucadors.
The route ends at
Es Trucadors
, a narrow and low strip of land, formed by a set of dunes, where the east and west face of the island meet.
In addition to the d'en Marroig salt ponds (to the east), there are the beaches (west) of es Cavall d'En Borràs, ses Xalanes or, further on, the Illetas boathouses.
On foot it takes about 50 minutes;
by bike, 15.
From La Savina to Es Pujols (6 km).
This itinerary surrounds the
great salty lagoon of Estany Pudent
, the lake in the north of the island, highly recommended for walking or cycling, both for its scenic value and for its importance for the sighting of numerous birds.
From La Savina you have to take the
Camí des Brolls
, which borders a large part of the lake, which will allow you to see up close the great variety of species, such as flamingos, gray herons or mallards.
The path coincides with a
Birding Route
, a newly released ornithological itinerary with eight panels that inform about the natural value of the area and an observation screen.
Birding route.
After going around the lagoon on the south side, you reach
Es Pujols
, a tiny but lively town with many shops, markets and restaurants on the beach.
Any of its sandy beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters is recommended to make a stop on the excursion and take a dip before returning to the port.
Getting there on foot takes just over an hour;
by bike, about 25 minutes.
Es Pujols beach.
From Es Caló to La Mola Lighthouse (6.5 km)
12 km separate the port of La Savina from the tiny fishing village of
Es Caló,
with some wonderful coves and from where a spectacular route begins (on foot) that goes up to the plateau of La Mola (to get there, it is best to take a taxi or rent scooters).
It runs along the
Camí de sa Pujada
, a path that formerly (14th century) was used to climb the plateau of La Mola, the highest area of the island that provides the best panoramic views of Formentera, when the current road that leads to La Mola did not exist. town of Pilar de la Mola and the lighthouse.
The first stop on the way, ascending between pine forests for the most part, must be
the Mirador
, to take the best snapshots;
the second, the
Terramoll Winery
, a small vineyard that produces organic wines and whose plantations are bathed by constant saline winds.
About 20 minutes later, on flat ground, you will reach the third stop,
El Pilar de la Mola
, a charming little town with white houses with a craft market and an 18th century church.
On the outskirts, the
Molí Vell
, one of the oldest mills on the island (1778) and better preserved, stands alone.
Can visit.
Terramoll Winery Vineyards.
From there to the end of the route,
El Faro de la Mola
, there are 2.6 km of low difficulty.
One of the most impressive places in all of Formentera is then reached, since it is located on the edge of a cliff 120 meters above sea level.
It is very popular to enjoy both sunrise and sunset.
The entire route (without stops) takes approximately an hour and a half.
Cap de Barbaria.
The Cape of Barbaria is the southernmost point of the Balearic Islands and one of the most visited and attractive places in Formentera.
It is 12 km from La Savina, so to get there it is necessary to rent bikes, motorcycles or take a taxi.
Once there, it is recommended to walk through the area, with an almost desert landscape that contrasts with the blue of the sea, and to visit the surroundings
of the Barbaria Lighthouse
, the most emblematic and photographed of the island, and the
Garroveret
defense tower
, built, in addition to others, in the 18th century to be able to monitor possible pirate incursions from North Africa that constantly looted the Mediterranean coasts.
Foradada Cave.
Next to the lighthouse, on the right, there is a hole in the ground that gives access to
the Cova Foradada
, a cave that ends in a kind of balcony on the cliff with incredible views.
Both the lighthouse and the cave are famous for being one of the spots on the island with the most spectacular sunsets.
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