Day trips
Formentera from Ibiza: the back story
The back story
About Formentera from Ibiza: the back story
Formentera is the small island south of Ibiza, 30 minutes away by Baleària’s ferry, with departures every 45 minutes (balearia.com); Trasmapi and Aquabus also sail. Its north lies inside the Ses Salines natural park, shared with Ibiza.
Ses Illetes
The long sand spit of Ses Illetes runs north towards Espalmador.
Espalmador
Espalmador is a protected islet in the natural park. Bathing in the mud of its lagoon is prohibited (caib.es); moor on the Ports IB buoy field, never on the Posidonia.
Bathing in or using the mud of Espalmador’s lagoon is prohibited (Ses Salines natural park).
Barbaria
The lighthouse at Cap de Barbaria stands on the cliffs of the southern tip.
Our advice: hire a bicycle at La Savina and leave the car in Ibiza.
Why it's on our list
- Ses Illetes
- Espalmador
- Barbaria
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Formentera from Ibiza: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Formentera from Ibiza: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ses Salines14 kmCar or taxi 28 min
- Ibiza Airport (IBZ)16 kmCar or taxi 33 min
- Puig des Molins19 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Ibiza Cathedral20 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Dalt Vila (Portal de ses Taules)20 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Ferries to Formentera20 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Marina Ibiza20 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Cala d’Hort (Es Vedrà)24 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Sant Antoni (sunset)30 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Santa Eulària marina30 kmCar or taxi 56 min