Sights · Our pick in Formentera
Church of Sant Francesc
Blessed in 1738
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Image courtesy of © Deosringas · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Church of Sant Francesc
The church of Sant Francesc was blessed in 1738 and built for defence against pirate attacks: it keeps its iron-clad door with a loophole and a barrel vault made to withstand artillery. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1996 and is still the heart of village life. It is a place of worship: dress respectfully (formentera.es).
Why it's on our list
- Blessed in 1738
- Built against pirates
- In the main square
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Church of Sant Francesc before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Church of Sant Francesc 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 Dénia3.4 km42 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Sant Francesc200 m2 min walk
Key sights
- Ca na Costa2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 9 min
- La Savina ferry port3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Es Pujols beach3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Cala Saona3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Platja de Migjorn3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Ses Illetes6.1 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Far de Barbaria7.9 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 17 min
- La Mola craft market12 kmCar or taxi 23 min
- Far de la Mola14 kmCar or taxi 26 min