Mediterranean Islands
Posted by Brody on May 26, 2009Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands and it is the southernmost of the Illes Pitiuses group, which includes Ibiza. The tiny island is approximately 19 kilometers long. In the past it has only accessible by ship from Ibiza and is located about 3 nautical miles from its neighbor. The major villages of the island are Sant Ferran de ses Roques, La Savina, El Pilar de la Mola, and Sant Francesc Xavier. Tourists staying in one of the hotels Formentera in these villages, will certainly appreciate the spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea, and the quite calm of the island.
In recent years, regular lines from the Spanish mainland have enhanced the amount of tourism the island receives. It is still quieter than its club hoping neighbor, but is becoming more and more attractive to tourists each year. Formentera has some of the most pristine and clear beaches to be found anywhere, which makes it perfect for the numerous water sports that are available on the island. Some of the more popular sports include scuba diving, swimming snorkeling and boating. Another popular activity is sunbathing on one of the island’s beaches, some of which permit it to occur in the nude.
Just to the north of Formentera is the tiny island of Espalmador. It is separated from Formentera by a shallow sandbar. During low tide it is possible to wade across the sandbar and reach the other island. This is a popular spot for yachts to stop as they travel back and forth from Ibiza. It is also possible to take a day’s ferry trip to Ibiza, which is a much more popular island, and is internationally famous for its nightlife scene. The many clubs on Ibiza offer patrons live bands, djs, pool parties and more. The only thing a tourist will want to keep in mind is that they shouldn’t try to swim back to Formentera if they miss the last ferry out for the da
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