The first request
of many tourists, once reached Formentera, is to have a map of the island to be
able to orient oneself.We have thought therefore, to help you with today's
post!
The shape of
the island resembles a high heel, even if it is a garment that we do not
recommend you to bring in your suitcase. Do not be fooled: in Formentera everyone’s
free to be what he wants and it is not uncommon to see people wear suits with sixties
plots that resemble the hippie movement still present on the island.
Formentera
is divided in 6 small towns:
-
La Savina: your landing point. It is in fact
the only harbor of the island, therefore it will be a mandatory step for all of
you (unless of course you are moored offshore with your yacht, but this is
another story :D). In this area you will find some
famous restaurants and by taking
a brief walk of about 15 minutes you can already place your feet below the sand
in the beautiful beach of Illetes.
- Sant Francesc: the capital city of
Formentera. This village is the heart of the island, here you’ll find a medium
size supermarket and many essential services as schools, sporting center, shops
of various kind etc.. Sant Francesc is the ideal place for the lovers of calm
and relax: here you can taste some delicious breakfasts in the different cafes
that animate the plaza of the village or wonder into the many marvelous boutiques.
-
St. Ferran de ses Roques: the hippie soul of
Formentera. This small village remains the rampart of the 60’s culture of the
island. Surely one of the landmarks of this small pueblo is the historical
restaurant Fonda Pepe, a real institution of the island. Meeting point for many
customers and characterized by a typical hippie furnishing style
-
Es
Pujols: the heart of the movida. In case you wondered, the beating center of
the fun of the isla bonita is this little town in front of the sea. It not only
enjoys a gorgeous beach, but it also offers a whole range of
pubs and discos that
make it in fact the vibrating heart of the island. Here you can satisfy any
desire: an elegant and refined supper, a quick appetizer with your friends or a delicious cocktail sipped with
your feet a few inches far from the sea. Not to mention the discos, that will
make you dance up to the dawn! In few words, a must for all those people that
want to fully enjoy the island of Formentera.
-
Es Calò: the fishermen's village. The small
town of Es Calò de Sant Agustì is surrounded by sandy dunes that reach the
road. The coastal area is characterized by some small bays; one of those has
been turned to a dock for use of the fishermen. If you are looking for some
breathtaking photos cry this it is your destination: as it combines uncontaminated
nature and stunning landscapes.
-
El Pilar de la Mola: the peak of the island.
Formentera is characterized by the presence of two highlands: Cap de Barbaria
and La Mola. In both areas you can find some fantastic
points of interest as
for instance the lighthouses or the megalithic points. Another event not to be
missed is hippie market of La Mola that takes place here every Wednesday and
Sunday from 16:00 pm up to night.
Obviously
Formentera is much more than this, but as every proper adventure, everyone must
live it at its best, discovering and
wondering in person and touching with hand the beauties that animate
the heaven of the Balearic.
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