Formentera Ethnographic Collection
Free permanent exhibition in Sant Francesc Xavier with tools, furniture, clothing and instruments of traditional life.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Ibiza and Formentera · Formentera
Formentera
Also known as Isla de Formentera
The smallest inhabited island in the Balearics, a short stretch of water from Ibiza.
- Things to do
- 11 in town · 4 nearby
- Area
- Formentera
- Best time
- 25 July
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Things to do in Formentera
At 83.2 km² it is the smallest inhabited island in the Balearics and forms a single municipality. It is separated from Ibiza by es Freus, a 7 km strait dotted with islets, and its flat terrain rises only at the two ends, la Mola and Cap de Barbaria, with cliffs over 100 m high. In the north, the lagoons and the es Trucadors peninsula belong to the ses Salines natural park.
Horse rides across Formentera
Guided rides for all levels from Es Pujols, including along the beach.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Formentera by electric mountain bike
Guided day on e-MTBs along Formentera tracks and paths past windmills, salt flats and towers, ferry ticket included.
Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling
Private outing of about three hours from La Savina along Formentera's coast with snorkelling, on a boat for 4 or 7 people.
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.
Dives at Punta Prima, Es Banc and the Formentera coast
Guided dives from La Savina at sites such as Punta Prima, Es Banc or Punta Gavina, with a centre open all year.
Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera
Introductory dives and snorkel trips from La Savina, with a 120 m² centre and SSI training.
Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people)
Eight-hour days with a skipper from La Savina to explore s'Espalmador, the Punta Prima caves and Formentera's coves.
Boat rental in La Savina (up to 6 or 12 people)
Boat rental from La Savina for eight hours, for groups of up to 6 or 12, with licence-free versions for the smaller boats.
Snorkelling at Cala del Moro and s'Espalmador from Formentera
A boat outing from La Savina for snorkelling at Cala del Moro and the island of s'Espalmador, reachable only by sea.
Ports de les Illes Balears (Far de la Mola)
La Mola Lighthouse
Lighthouse at Formentera's eastern tip with a permanent exhibition about the sea and a room for temporary art shows.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays according to Google
Formentera on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Formentera
- Formentera Ethnographic Collection2.0 km
- Horse rides across Formentera2.9 km
- Formentera by electric mountain bike3.8 km
- Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling4.7 km
- Private boat trip to s'Espalmador and Illetes from La Savina4.7 km
- Dives at Punta Prima, Es Banc and the Formentera coast4.7 km
- Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera4.7 km
- Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people)4.7 km
Around
When to visit Formentera, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 25 July, Sant Jaume, the island’s patron saint and Diada de Formentera; in 2026 the festivities ran from 18 July to 1 August.
- 02
A local tip
The only way in for passengers is La Savina port, where boats arrive from Ibiza Town; the PM-820 road links La Savina with the Mola lighthouse and passes through the main villages.
Quick facts
- Area
- 83.2 km²
- Population
- 11,661 inhabitants (2025)
- Festivals
- Sant Jaume (25 July) · Sant Francesc Xavier (3 December)
Where to stay in Formentera
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Near Formentera
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Parque Natural de ses Salines (Govern balear)
Ses Salines Interpretation Centre
Small centre in Sant Francesc de s'Estany on the history of salt in Ibiza and the natural park setting.
Private sunset catamaran to Atlantis and Es Vedrà from Cala Jondal
Private charter of around four hours from Cala Jondal towards Atlantis and Es Vedrà in the evening light, for small groups.
Private full-day catamaran to Formentera with snorkelling
Eight-hour day on a private catamaran from Cala Jondal to Formentera, with a snorkelling stop.
Private Lagoon catamaran charter to s'Espalmador and Formentera (7 hours)
Seven hours on a private Lagoon catamaran from Ibiza's south coast with a stop at s'Espalmador and a pass along northern Formentera.
In the rankings
- Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera: no. 2 in “Water activities”
- Formentera Ethnographic Collection: no. 4 in “Cheap or free”
- Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling: no. 4 in “At sunset”
- La Mola Lighthouse: no. 4 in “Culture & heritage”
- Formentera Ethnographic Collection: no. 5 in “Culture & heritage”
- Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people): no. 5 in “Boat trips”
- Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people): no. 6 in “With kids”
- Snorkelling at Cala del Moro and s'Espalmador from Formentera: no. 7 in “Water activities”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Formentera
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Formentera.
Nearby towns
- Sant Ferran de ses Roques1.0 km
- Sant Francesc Xavier2.0 km
- Es Pujols2.7 km
- La Savina4.6 km
- El Pilar de la Mola9.4 km
- Sant Jordi de ses Salines22 km
In the same municipality: Sant Francesc Xavier, Es Pujols, El Pilar de la Mola, Sant Ferran de ses Roques, La Savina
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What is there to see and do in Formentera?
At 83.2 km² it is the smallest inhabited island in the Balearics and forms a single municipality. It is separated from Ibiza by es Freus, a 7 km strait dotted with islets, and its flat terrain rises only at the two ends, la Mola and Cap de Barbaria, with cliffs over 100 m high. In the north, the lagoons and the es Trucadors peninsula belong to the ses Salines natural park. Atlas de Ibiza lists 11 experiences in town and 4 nearby: Formentera Ethnographic Collection, Horse rides across Formentera, Formentera by electric mountain bike, Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling, Private boat trip to s'Espalmador and Illetes from La Savina, Dives at Punta Prima, Es Banc and the Formentera coast.
When is the best time to visit Formentera?
On 25 July, Sant Jaume, the island’s patron saint and Diada de Formentera; in 2026 the festivities ran from 18 July to 1 August.
Any practical tips for visiting Formentera?
The only way in for passengers is La Savina port, where boats arrive from Ibiza Town; the PM-820 road links La Savina with the Mola lighthouse and passes through the main villages.
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.