Terrific Travel Tips

Formentera is the smallest of the four main Balearic Islands of Mallorca (Majorca), Menorca (Minorca), Eivissa (Ibiza), and Formentera. The two smallest islands of Eivissa and Formentera are collectively known at the Pine Islands, as a result of an abundance of pine trees. The archipelago sits in the Western Mediterranean Sea, just off the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Together these islands are an autonomous community and province of Spain. Palma is the capital and the official languages are Spanish and Catalan. Formentera is ten miles south of Eivissa and is accessible only by boat, as it has no airport. But if you make the effort you won’t regret it.

Formentera is a beautiful island, but it has to be said that the accommodation is basic. And there is really only one resort, which is the village of Es Pujols. Es Pujols is a network of low rise buildings built around a crescent-shaped beach and beautiful blue ocean, which is shallow and extremely warm in the summer. You can choose from a range of hotels, apartments and hostels. Some of them have their own swimming pool, but this should not be such a big factor in your decision since you will probably spend most of your time at the beach.

Although Es Pujols is the only resort on the island, there are a number of medium sized hotels in other locations. Cala Saona has one of the largest and ugliest hotels on the island, but its views over Punta Prima are some of the best. There are also a number of hotels on Platja de Mitjorn in the area known as Es Arenals. For many people though the most authentic way to experience the island is to stay in one of its farmhouses. These are located outside the main villages, and are often accessible only on very narrow and bumpy roads.

So where should you stay on Formentera? One great option is around San Ferran because of its central location. It is a good base with a decent range of shops, and you are just five minutes drive from Sant Francesc if there is something you can’t find. It is a 10 minute cycle through vineyards to get to Es Pujols, and if you want to explore quieter beaches you are about the same distances from Platja de Mitjorn and Platja de Tramuntana.

Formentera is a small island so wherever you choose to be based, you will have access to the other parts of the island.

When it comes to identifying Formentera resorts there is really only one option, and that is Es Pujols. For views on other places to stay look at the article http://hubpages.com/hub/Formentera-Resorts.