{"id":862,"date":"2025-07-21T17:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceanbeat.com\/?p=862"},"modified":"2026-05-24T20:51:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T15:21:52","slug":"formentera-a-pratical-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oceanbeat.com\/es\/2025\/07\/21\/formentera-a-pratical-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Formentera: A Pratical Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

We often get asked for advice about the best places to go, things to do, top tips and so on. So, here is your practical guide to Formentera, based on our experiences.<\/p>\n

Is Formentera worth visiting?<\/p>\n

Yes, yes, yes, is the answer here! Formentera has the most stunning stretches of white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and a laid-back vibe that will have even the most fast-paced folk take a breath.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the best way to get there?
\nFerry (from Ibiza Town)
\nBaleria and Trasmapi operate regular ferries between the islands. The larger car ferries take slightly longer, around 40 minutes. If you already have a car or scooter, you can take it with you. The smaller passenger ferries are a touch faster, arriving at La Savina in Formentera in around 25\/30 minutes.
\nTickets are available from the counter at the ferry terminal in Ibiza Town. Alternatively, you can easily pre-book them online.
\nFerry (from San Antonio or Aquabus from Playa den Bossa)There is a boat trip to Formentera directly from the marina in San Antonio. However, it does take much longer than the ferries from Ibiza Town.
\nThis boat trip is great if you would like to enjoy longer on a boat. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the south coast on your journey. The only drawback here is with one trip there and back a day. So it doesn\u2019t offer you the flexibility of using the ferry companies from Ibiza Town.
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For more information about boat excursions, visit the Vanilla Beach in Playa den Bossa.<\/p>\n

Private Boat Charter or Five Sense Boat Excursion
\nBy far the most luxurious way to go. But has the price tag to go with it. Although in all honesty, if there are a few of you it doesn\u2019t work out to be so expensive.
\nMost private boats can take up to 8 -12 pax. It will certainly be a memorable day. The skipper will be able to give you tips on places to stop to eat, swim, snorkel, see etc. Boats can be chartered from either the marina in Ibiza Town, or from San Antonio.
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Private Boat Charter or Five Sense Boat Excursion<\/p>\n

Car \/ Scooter
\nYou can either take your vehicle with you on the car ferry. Or you can easily hire one from the many rental places in the marina in Formentera. In high season it is probably a good idea to prebook these.
\nWhen you arrive in Formentera you will find many rental shops lining the marina and around the port.
\nHaving a car or scooter allows you the freedom to explore wherever you want, whenever you choose. The island isn\u2019t very big. But it is lovely to move around on your timescale. And explore all of the far corners of the island.
\nBicycle
\nThis is a lovely option for the more active visitor. To immerse yourself in nature as soon as you arrive. The island is pretty flat, apart from the southeastern tip. Here you can visit the lighthouse, Far de la Mola.
\nThere is a great infrastructure for cyclists on the island. With lots of well-maintained cycle paths alongside the main roads. And lots of well-signposted cycle routes. If you stop at the tourist information point at the Port, you can pick up a map of these routes.
\nFrom the La Savina marina, you can cycle along the coast on a lovely sandy path to take you to the stunning beaches of Playa de Ses Illetes. You can easily spend the whole day here.
\nI have also cycled from the Port to the stunning beach Cala Saona on a day trip, it was a lovely
\nrural route.
\nFor an economical way to travel, I\u2019d recommend a bike.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn foot
\nYou can walk to Playa de Ses Illetes from the Marina, it is a very pleasant walk. The only drawback is it is a bit slow, depending on your pace it will take you just under an hour to walk from La Savina (the Marina) to the beach.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow long should you stay?
\nHow to stay in Formentera is down to personal preference. I have visited many times just for the day to enjoy the beautiful beaches and a lovely lunch somewhere. Honestly, it is well worth it.
\nI love to go towards the end of the season and stay for a couple of nights to appreciate the pace of the island. Getting the early ferry on the first day gives you the whole day to enjoy the island.
\nHaving a full day and night where you don\u2019t have to be anywhere or do anything gives you a chance to slow down and immerse yourself in the peaceful, relaxing pace of the island.What is the best time of year to visit Formentera?
\nThis depends on what you want from your trip to Formentera.
\nFrom May \u2013 October you can enjoy pleasant weather. Most bars and restaurants will be open.
\nHigh season generally means busy beaches throughout the Balearics. The advantages of visiting in the high season are the great weather and a busier buzzier vibe. If that\u2019s what you are looking for.Personally, my favourite time to visit Formentera is early or later in season, when it is a bit quieter. It isn\u2019t so hot and you can enjoy the sleepy pace of the island. The beaches are stunning all year round, so you can visit any time of year. There won\u2019t be so much open in winter. But you can still enjoy the island for a lovely hike or bike ride.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe often get asked for advice about the best places to go, things to do, top tips and so on. So, here is your practical guide to Formentera, based on our experiences.<\/p>\n

Is Formentera worth visiting?<\/p>\n

Yes, yes, yes, is the answer here! Formentera has the most stunning stretches of white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and a laid-back vibe that will have even the most fast-paced folk take a breath.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the best way to get there?
\nFerry (from Ibiza Town)
\nBaleria and Trasmapi operate regular ferries between the islands. The larger car ferries take slightly longer, around 40 minutes. If you already have a car or scooter, you can take it with you. The smaller passenger ferries are a touch faster, arriving at La Savina in Formentera in around 25\/30 minutes.
\nTickets are available from the counter at the ferry terminal in Ibiza Town. Alternatively, you can easily pre-book them online.
\nFerry (from San Antonio or Aquabus from Playa den Bossa)There is a boat trip to Formentera directly from the marina in San Antonio. However, it does take much longer than the ferries from Ibiza Town.
\nThis boat trip is great if you would like to enjoy longer on a boat. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the south coast on your journey. The only drawback here is with one trip there and back a day. So it doesn\u2019t offer you the flexibility of using the ferry companies from Ibiza Town.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

For more information about boat excursions, visit the Vanilla Beach in Playa den Bossa.<\/p>\n

Private Boat Charter or Five Sense Boat Excursion
\nBy far the most luxurious way to go. But has the price tag to go with it. Although in all honesty, if there are a few of you it doesn\u2019t work out to be so expensive.
\nMost private boats can take up to 8 -12 pax. It will certainly be a memorable day. The skipper will be able to give you tips on places to stop to eat, swim, snorkel, see etc. Boats can be chartered from either the marina in Ibiza Town, or from San Antonio.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Private Boat Charter or Five Sense Boat Excursion<\/p>\n

Car \/ Scooter
\nYou can either take your vehicle with you on the car ferry. Or you can easily hire one from the many rental places in the marina in Formentera. In high season it is probably a good idea to prebook these.
\nWhen you arrive in Formentera you will find many rental shops lining the marina and around the port.
\nHaving a car or scooter allows you the freedom to explore wherever you want, whenever you choose. The island isn\u2019t very big. But it is lovely to move around on your timescale. And explore all of the far corners of the island.
\nBicycle
\nThis is a lovely option for the more active visitor. To immerse yourself in nature as soon as you arrive. The island is pretty flat, apart from the southeastern tip. Here you can visit the lighthouse, Far de la Mola.
\nThere is a great infrastructure for cyclists on the island. With lots of well-maintained cycle paths alongside the main roads. And lots of well-signposted cycle routes. If you stop at the tourist information point at the Port, you can pick up a map of these routes.
\nFrom the La Savina marina, you can cycle along the coast on a lovely sandy path to take you to the stunning beaches of Playa de Ses Illetes. You can easily spend the whole day here.
\nI have also cycled from the Port to the stunning beach Cala Saona on a day trip, it was a lovely
\nrural route.
\nFor an economical way to travel, I\u2019d recommend a bike.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn foot
\nYou can walk to Playa de Ses Illetes from the Marina, it is a very pleasant walk. The only drawback is it is a bit slow, depending on your pace it will take you just under an hour to walk from La Savina (the Marina) to the beach.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Formentera\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow long should you stay?
\nHow to stay in Formentera is down to personal preference. I have visited many times just for the day to enjoy the beautiful beaches and a lovely lunch somewhere. Honestly, it is well worth it.
\nI love to go towards the end of the season and stay for a couple of nights to appreciate the pace of the island. Getting the early ferry on the first day gives you the whole day to enjoy the island.
\nHaving a full day and night where you don\u2019t have to be anywhere or do anything gives you a chance to slow down and immerse yourself in the peaceful, relaxing pace of the island.What is the best time of year to visit Formentera?
\nThis depends on what you want from your trip to Formentera.
\nFrom May \u2013 October you can enjoy pleasant weather. Most bars and restaurants will be open.
\nHigh season generally means busy beaches throughout the Balearics. The advantages of visiting in the high season are the great weather and a busier buzzier vibe. If that\u2019s what you are looking for.Personally, my favourite time to visit Formentera is early or later in season, when it is a bit quieter. It isn\u2019t so hot and you can enjoy the sleepy pace of the island. The beaches are stunning all year round, so you can visit any time of year. There won\u2019t be so much open in winter. But you can still enjoy the island for a lovely hike or bike ride.
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