Sights · Our pick in Formentera
Ca na Costa megalithic tomb
About 2000 BC
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Image courtesy of © Michael Merkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Ca na Costa megalithic tomb
The megalithic tomb of Ca na Costa dates from around 2000 BC and was discovered in 1974, proving that Formentera was inhabited in the Bronze Age. Its circular chamber of large stone slabs is ringed by concentric circles, which give it a star-like look; locally it is called Es Rellotge. The Consell calls it the oldest megalith in the archipelago. Visit early in the morning or at sunset, out of the heat (formentera.es).
Why it's on our list
- About 2000 BC
- Discovered in 1974
- Inside the natural park
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ca na Costa megalithic tomb before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Ca na Costa megalithic tomb, as the crow flies.
- Five Flowers Hotel & Spa1.1 km13 min walk
- Hostal Mayans1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Ca na Costa megalithic tomb are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest ferry port
- La Savina ferry terminal (ferries to Ibiza and Dénia)Ferries to Ibiza and Dénia2.6 km32 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Es Pujols (south)1.1 km13 min walk
- Taxi rank, Es Pujols1.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Es Pujols beach1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- La Savina ferry port2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Church of Sant Francesc2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Ses Illetes3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Platja de Migjorn4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Cala Saona6.0 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Far de Barbaria11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 21 min
- La Mola craft market11 kmCar or taxi 22 min
- Far de la Mola14 kmCar or taxi 26 min