Beach · Formentera
Also known as S'Espalmador · Es Racó de s'Alga
A sandy beach about 1,000 m long on the islet of s'Espalmador, in Formentera, inside the ses Salines d'Eivissa i Formentera Natural Park. The bay of s'Alga is a regulated buoy field: boats moor to the buoys provided and do not anchor on posidonia.
The bay of s'Alga is listed among the regulated buoy fields of the ses Salines d'Eivissa i Formentera Natural Park: skippers must moor to the buoys provided, and anchoring on posidonia is banned. In 2025 the Balearic government opened proceedings against companies for landing passengers without authorisation at s'Espalmador, ses Illetes and the Pas des Trucadors.
You can also get here by sea, with these trips from our directory:
Average values for Ibiza (NOAA OISST, 1991-2020 climatology), not measured at this spot.
Platja de s'Alga opens to the south-west: with south-westerly or southerly winds, swell usually rolls in.
With northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly or north-westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
This is a general orientation based on which way it opens, not a forecast: the shape of each coast changes it, so check the day’s weather before you go.
Trips and activities from our directory that include or stop at Platja de s'Alga. Each listing takes you to book on the platform you prefer.
Four hours on a shared boat (up to 60 passengers) from Ibiza Town harbour, with snorkelling, paddle boards, drinks and snacks.
Private 8-10 hour day from Santa Eulària marina to Formentera, with snorkelling at Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador.
Seven hours on a private Lagoon catamaran from Ibiza's south coast with a stop at s'Espalmador and a pass along northern Formentera.
Four private hours from La Savina to s'Espalmador and Illetes beach, with skipper, fuel, snorkel kit and paddle board.
A boat outing from La Savina for snorkelling at Cala del Moro and the island of s'Espalmador, reachable only by sea.
Five-hour trip from Platja d'en Bossa with a buffet breakfast, open bar, paella and stops at s'Espalmador and Ses Illetes.
Daily 9:15 departure from Figueretas from 30 May to 4 October: a stop at s'Espalmador, time at Ses Illetes and arrival in La Savina, with lunch and drinks included.
According to Google, open only on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Where it is and which coves lie around it.
As the crow flies, nearest first.
The bay of s'Alga is listed among the regulated buoy fields of the ses Salines d'Eivissa i Formentera Natural Park: skippers must moor to the buoys provided, and anchoring on posidonia is banned. In 2025 the Balearic government opened proceedings against companies for landing passengers without authorisation at s'Espalmador, ses Illetes and the Pas des Trucadors.
Platja de s'Alga opens to the south-west: with south-westerly or southerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly or north-westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.
