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
Part of Formentera
Sant Francesc Xavier
Also known as San Francisco Javier
The island’s capital, with a church that doubled as a fortress and the sa Miranda windmills on its outskirts.
- Things to do
- 9 in town · 9 nearby
- Area
- Formentera
- Best time
- 25 July and 3 December
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Things to do in Sant Francesc Xavier
It is the capital and main town of Formentera, seat of the Consell Insular and the island’s main services. After the 18th-century resettlement, people gathered around the old chapel of sa Tanca Vella and a church was built that also served as a refuge and fortress, dedicated to Sant Francesc Xavier. Close by are the sa Miranda flour windmills, with a wide view of lagoons, spits of land and sea.
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.
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.
Sant Francesc Xavier on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Sant Francesc Xavier
- Formentera Ethnographic Collection0.1 km
- Horse rides across Formentera2.3 km
- Guided kayak from Es Pujols to Punta Prima and Cala Embaster2.3 km
- Sunset kayak to Punta Prima2.3 km
- SUP yoga class on Es Pujols beach2.3 km
- Small-group catamaran sail from Es Pujols (max. 5 people)2.3 km
- Windsurf course in Es Pujols bay2.3 km
- Private sailboat day around Illetes and Cala Saona2.3 km
Around
- Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling3.5 km
- Private boat trip to s'Espalmador and Illetes from La Savina3.5 km
- Dives at Punta Prima, Es Banc and the Formentera coast3.5 km
- Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera3.5 km
- Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people)3.5 km
- Boat rental in La Savina (up to 6 or 12 people)3.5 km
When to visit Sant Francesc Xavier, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 25 July, Sant Jaume, Formentera’s patron saint, and on 3 December, Saint Francis Xavier.
- 02
A local tip
Visit the Museu Etnològic de Formentera and climb up to the sa Miranda mills for a view over the lagoons.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Seat of the Consell Insular de Formentera
- Parish
- About 4,500 residents
- Festivals
- Sant Jaume (25 July) · Sant Francesc Xavier (3 December)
Festivals in Sant Francesc Xavier
Where to stay in Sant Francesc Xavier
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Near Sant Francesc Xavier
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
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.
In the rankings
- 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”
- SUP yoga class on Es Pujols beach: no. 4 in “Spa & wellness”
- Formentera Ethnographic Collection: no. 7 in “Culture & heritage”
- Formentera Ethnographic Collection: no. 7 in “Cheap or free”
- Horse rides across Formentera: no. 8 in “Adventure & sport”
- Sunset kayak to Punta Prima: no. 8 in “At sunset”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Sant Francesc Xavier
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Sant Francesc Xavier.
Nearby towns
- Formentera2.0 km
- Sant Ferran de ses Roques2.6 km
- La Savina3.1 km
- Es Pujols3.2 km
- El Pilar de la Mola11 km
- Sant Jordi de ses Salines21 km
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What is there to see and do in Sant Francesc Xavier?
It is the capital and main town of Formentera, seat of the Consell Insular and the island’s main services. After the 18th-century resettlement, people gathered around the old chapel of sa Tanca Vella and a church was built that also served as a refuge and fortress, dedicated to Sant Francesc Xavier. Close by are the sa Miranda flour windmills, with a wide view of lagoons, spits of land and sea. Atlas de Ibiza lists 9 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Formentera Ethnographic Collection, Horse rides across Formentera, Guided kayak from Es Pujols to Punta Prima and Cala Embaster, Sunset kayak to Punta Prima, SUP yoga class on Es Pujols beach, Small-group catamaran sail from Es Pujols (max. 5 people).
When is the best time to visit Sant Francesc Xavier?
On 25 July, Sant Jaume, Formentera’s patron saint, and on 3 December, Saint Francis Xavier.
Any practical tips for visiting Sant Francesc Xavier?
Visit the Museu Etnològic de Formentera and climb up to the sa Miranda mills for a view over the lagoons.
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.