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.
Part of Formentera
La Savina
Also known as Sa Savina
The gateway to Formentera: a small port that handles over a million passengers a year.
- Things to do
- 22 in town · 4 nearby
- Area
- Formentera
- Best time
- At sunset
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Things to do in La Savina
It is the first settlement visitors meet on arriving, on the north side of the estany des Peix, and its port is the only way in for passengers and goods. It is the smallest port run by the Port Authority in the Pitiusas and the Balearics, yet more than a million passengers pass through its quays each year; it links Formentera with Eivissa and, in some months, with Dénia.
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.
Guided e-bike tour to Illetes and Cala Embaster
Technically easy e-bike route past Illetes, the Pudent lagoon, Punta Prima and Cala Embaster.
Bike and e-bike rental at La Savina and Es Pujols
City, trekking, mountain and electric bikes with helmet, lock and assistance, collected by the ferry or at your accommodation.
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.
Discover Scuba Diving in Formentera with Vellmari
A first dive of about 2 hours from La Savina at gentle-entry sites such as El Arco, with an instructor and gear.
Guided boat dives from La Savina (El Arco, Es Banc, Don Pedro)
Dive trips for certified divers to 16 coastal sites with a wreck, an underwater arch and banks, all year.
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.
Boat trip with snorkelling from La Savina
A 3 to 4 hour outing from La Savina harbour with stops to swim and snorkel.
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.
Horse rides across Formentera
Guided rides for all levels from Es Pujols, including along the beach.
Guided kayak from Es Pujols to Punta Prima and Cala Embaster
About 3 hours by kayak with a guide along the Es Pujols coast, with swimming, snorkelling and a stop at the Punta Prima cave.
Sunset kayak to Punta Prima
About 2 hours of paddling from Es Pujols beach towards Punta Prima at golden hour, with a guide.
SUP yoga class on Es Pujols beach
A 90-minute class: a short paddle-board tour followed by yoga on the water, with equipment and instruction included.
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.
Windsurf course in Es Pujols bay
Windsurf courses on Es Pujols beach for beginners or improvers, in multi-day formats.
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.
La Savina on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In La Savina
- Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling0.6 km
- Private boat trip to s'Espalmador and Illetes from La Savina0.6 km
- Dives at Punta Prima, Es Banc and the Formentera coast0.6 km
- Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera0.6 km
- Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people)0.6 km
- Boat rental in La Savina (up to 6 or 12 people)0.6 km
- Snorkelling at Cala del Moro and s'Espalmador from Formentera0.6 km
- Guided e-bike tour to Illetes and Cala Embaster0.6 km
Around
When to visit La Savina, and tips
- 01
When to go
At sunset: thanks to its orientation, La Savina is one of the best places to watch the sun go down.
- 02
A local tip
Many islanders go to watch the boats arrive; at night people fish with rods from the breakwater.
Quick facts
- Passengers
- Over a million a year
- Breakwater
- 280 m
- Connections
- Eivissa and, in some months, Dénia
Where to stay in La Savina
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Near La Savina
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
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
Guided visit and tasting at Cap de Barbaria winery
Visit to the winery in southwest Formentera to see how its reds are made, with a tasting at the end.
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.
In the rankings
- Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera: no. 3 in “Water activities”
- Private sailboat day around Illetes and Cala Saona: no. 3 in “Boat trips”
- Private sailboat day around Illetes and Cala Saona: no. 3 in “With kids”
- Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling: no. 4 in “At sunset”
- SUP yoga class on Es Pujols beach: no. 4 in “Spa & wellness”
- Discover Scuba Diving in Formentera with Vellmari: no. 5 in “Water activities”
- Guided boat dives from La Savina (El Arco, Es Banc, Don Pedro): no. 5 in “Boat trips”
- Guided e-bike tour to Illetes and Cala Embaster: no. 6 in “Adventure & sport”
What to do around here
Ways to explore La Savina
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around La Savina.
Nearby towns
- Sant Francesc Xavier3.1 km
- Es Pujols3.6 km
- Sant Ferran de ses Roques4.5 km
- Formentera4.6 km
- El Pilar de la Mola14 km
- Sant Jordi de ses Salines18 km
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What is there to see and do in La Savina?
It is the first settlement visitors meet on arriving, on the north side of the estany des Peix, and its port is the only way in for passengers and goods. It is the smallest port run by the Port Authority in the Pitiusas and the Balearics, yet more than a million passengers pass through its quays each year; it links Formentera with Eivissa and, in some months, with Dénia. Atlas de Ibiza lists 22 experiences in town and 4 nearby: 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, Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera, Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people), Boat rental in La Savina (up to 6 or 12 people).
When is the best time to visit La Savina?
At sunset: thanks to its orientation, La Savina is one of the best places to watch the sun go down.
Any practical tips for visiting La Savina?
Many islanders go to watch the boats arrive; at night people fish with rods from the breakwater.
Sources
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