Formentera

Last Sunday we took a boat from Ibiza to Formentera for the day. There are several different companies that go there daily and they all cost about the same, 20€ roundtrip.

The entire island is easily seen in one day, and this can be done by different tour buses or by renting a car, moped, or bicycle. If you know that you are going to rent some form of transportation you should make reservations from Ibiza, they can be up to 10€ more expensive if they are set up from Formentera. We chose to rent a moped, and for 30€ we had our sweet ride for the entire day.

We started our island tour by going to Platja de Migjorn, the longest beach on the island. It was crowded and windy, so we decided to keep cruising around till we found something a little better.

Our next stop was in the little community of Es Arenals, along the eastern end of Platja de Migjorn. It was much less crowded and less windy, making it the perfect place for lounging and taking a swim. We ate lunch, played in the water, and laid out in the sun for about 2 hours before getting back on the moped.

We made a brief stop across the street to check out the views, which were amazing. We took a few photos and then quickly realized that we were taking pictures of a nude beach, luckily nobody noticed and we were able to leave without any weird looks.

We continued down the island until we got to the charming little community of Es Pujols. We sat at a cafe and had an afternoon snack. The waterfront views were unbelievably beautiful. We took more photos and then headed towards Platja Ses Illetes.

It costs 2€ to access Platja Ses Illetes, and it is worth every cent. I have never seen such a beautiful beach. The water was so crystal clear and brightly colored, and the Mediterranean backdrop filled with glamorous boats made the whole area look like a movie set. This was by far and away the most beautiful beach I had ever been to. My biggest regret is that we arrived at the end of the day. With only an hour left before having to head back to Ibiza, we took a quick swim and snapped some photos (which will never do this little gem any justice).

We returned the moped and walked around the marina, soaking in the last bits of paradise. If you ever have the opportunity to go to Formentera, take it! It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to, and it has a great atmosphere. The island is welcoming and all it's little communities are very charming. Formentera is definitely a place I will be visiting again.



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