Now that summer has finally arrived in all of its sweltering glory, here’s one of my favorite summertime destinations – Formentera.
This pretty little island is very close to Ibiza and only takes a gentle 45-minute ferry ride to get to from the Playa d’en Bossa. When you arrive, the tranquil white sand beaches have a totally different vibe from party-happy Ibiza. I struggled to find an open restaurant past 3 p.m. on the tiny island, and hardly saw anyone in the sandy-colored city center.
Lost on while scootering around the island, I finally came across a lovely shopkeeper who gushed, “There are no ugly beaches in Formentera! They’re all beautiful. Pick any road and you’ll see.”
“Beautiful” might even be an understatement; these are by far the prettiest beaches I’ve ever seen. It’s like an actual version of everything promised in clichéd beach descriptions – white sand, sparkling clear turquoise water, and lots of sunshine. I’m a frequent beach-goer, but I’ve never seen anything quite like Formentera.
Besos!
-Jess
WHAT am I still doing in Toledo…?!? ….this can’t go on, it just can’t.
Haha get yourself to a beach, quickly!
This is my idea of perfect! Gorgeous photo – although it is likely the Angelina Jolie of beaches – you can’t take a bad picture of it 🙂
Haha I love that – the Angelina Jolie of beaches! SO true, all credit goes to the beach for this photo. I just pushed a button. 🙂
I had no idea that Spain had beaches like those!
I didn’t either before I went! It’s got lots of lovely beaches, but this island is really special.
That photo is gorgeous, and Formentera sounds like paradise!
Gracias! It really is like paradise. I’ve never seen a beach quite as beautiful!
That looks like a really nice island
It definitely is. 🙂
Beautiful!
Just that photograph alone is enough to make me swoon! I’ve heard Ibiza is really party heavy, and that’s not really my scene, but this place, this place looks amazing! It could definitely spend a few days just getting lost out there!
The water is slightly low. You can see the bottom it. Very nice capture!
Thanks very much! 🙂
Ibiza may get all the attention, but Formentera , the beautiful — and less chaotic — Balearic Island next door, is poised to steal the spotlight. Go to any, and and you’ll find turquoise water and long stretches of white sand reminiscent of the Caribbean.