By car and parking
- 2 car parks within 1 km
OpenStreetMap lists 2 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). The fees of the others are not recorded.
Beach · Formentera
Platja de ses Illetes
Also known as Ses Illetes · Illetes · Playa de Illetas
A white-sand beach about 450 m long in the north of Formentera, with calm water and open to the west. The official listing rates it as busy and records water-sports rental.
- Area
- Formentera
- Sand
- Sand
- Getting there
- See how to get there
Platja de ses Illetes at a glance
- Sand
- SandWhite sand
- Size
- About 450 m long
- Orientation
- Faces west
- Usual swell
- Calm water
- Surroundings
- Semi-urban
- Facilities
- Equipment hire
- Crowds
- Very busy in seasonFrom the official beach inventory, not a measurement of today.
How to get to Platja de ses Illetes
Open the route in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)By bus
On Formentera the bus is run by Autocares Paya (Bus Formentera). In summer lines L1 Port - Es Pujols, L2 Port - El Pilar, L3 Illetas beach, L5 bus to Cala Saona and L7 bus to Es Pujols and Illetes run; in winter there are fewer lines and departures. Timetables at busformentera.com.
On foot
- About 3 min
- Easy
Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
By boat
- 9 boat trips
You can also get here by sea, with these trips from our directory:
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When to visit Platja de ses Illetes
Sea temperature, month by month
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Average values for Ibiza (NOAA OISST, 1991-2020 climatology), not measured at this spot.
Which winds to avoid
Platja de ses Illetes opens to the west: with westerly, south-westerly, north-westerly, northerly or southerly winds, swell usually rolls in.
With easterly or south-easterly 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.
Experiences that reach Platja de ses Illetes
Trips and activities from our directory that include or stop at Platja de ses Illetes. Each listing takes you to book on the platform you prefer.
Group boat to s'Espalmador and Ses Illetes with snorkelling and paddle boards (4 hours)
Four hours on a shared boat (up to 60 passengers) from Ibiza Town harbour, with snorkelling, paddle boards, drinks and snacks.
Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador
Private 8-10 hour day from Santa Eulària marina to Formentera, with snorkelling at Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador.
Private sailboat day around Illetes and Cala Saona
A private day of about 7 hours aboard a sailboat from Es Pujols, with snorkelling and lunch on board or at a beach restaurant.
Wing foil intro lesson at Illetes
Introductory lesson of about 2 hours at the far end of Illetes beach, with all equipment and an instructor.
Private boat trip to s'Espalmador and Illetes from La Savina
Four private hours from La Savina to s'Espalmador and Illetes beach, with skipper, fuel, snorkel kit and paddle board.
Full day by boat to Illetes and Espalmador from La Savina
Departure from La Savina harbour 10:00 to 17:00 with a stop of a couple of hours on Espalmador.
Guided e-bike tour to Illetes and Cala Embaster
Technically easy e-bike route past Illetes, the Pudent lagoon, Punta Prima and Cala Embaster.
Catamaran to Formentera with breakfast and open bar from Platja d'en Bossa
Five-hour trip from Platja d'en Bossa with a buffet breakfast, open bar, paella and stops at s'Espalmador and Ses Illetes.
Small-group catamaran sail from Es Pujols (max. 5 people)
A 3-hour sail on a catamaran with no more than five passengers, with the route chosen by the wind.
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Platja de ses Illetes on the map
Where it is and which coves lie around it.
Coves and beaches near Platja de ses Illetes
As the crow flies, nearest first.
- Platja de Llevant2.6 km
- Platja d'es Pujols4.2 km
- Cala Saona8.5 km
- Platja de Migjorn8.6 km
- Platja de ses Salines9.8 km
- Es Cavallet9.9 km
Questions about Platja de ses Illetes
How do you get to Platja de ses Illetes?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). The fees of the others are not recorded. About 3 minutes on foot · Easy path. Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
Is there a bus to Platja de ses Illetes?
On Formentera the bus is run by Autocares Paya (Bus Formentera). In summer lines L1 Port - Es Pujols, L2 Port - El Pilar, L3 Illetas beach, L5 bus to Cala Saona and L7 bus to Es Pujols and Illetes run; in winter there are fewer lines and departures. Timetables at busformentera.com.
What facilities are there at Platja de ses Illetes?
Equipment hire.
Which winds bring swell to Platja de ses Illetes?
Platja de ses Illetes opens to the west: with westerly, south-westerly, north-westerly, northerly or southerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With easterly or south-easterly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.
- spain.info (Turespaña) · 2026-10-25
- OpenStreetMap (© colaboradores de OpenStreetMap, ODbL) · 2026-10-25
- Bandera Azul 2026-2027 (ADEAC) · 2026-10-25
- Horarios publicados por ALSA Ibiza (alsaibiza.es) y Bus Formentera (busformentera.com) · 2026-10-25