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Cars and Yachts in Formentera: the Vehicle Limit, Marinas and the Rules at Sea
The summer vehicle limit, the three marinas of La Savina, the s’Espalmador buoys, the Posidonia rule and where to hire a car, scooter or bike.
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Authorisation needed in summer
The summer vehicle limit (1 June–30 September)
From 1 June to 30 September, motor vehicles may enter and drive on Formentera only with an authorisation from the Consell.
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Book online
Buoys at s’Espalmador (Ports IB)
The buoy field in the Badia de s’Alga off s’Espalmador, booked online through Ports IB.
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Rules on land and sea 3
From the Consell, the Govern and Ports IB.
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Anchor on sand
Anchoring and the Posidonia
In the Ses Salines natural park, anchoring on the Posidonia seagrass is prohibited: anchor only on sand or use the buoys.
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Book online
Buoys at s’Espalmador (Ports IB)
The buoy field in the Badia de s’Alga off s’Espalmador, booked online through Ports IB.
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Authorisation needed in summer
The summer vehicle limit (1 June–30 September)
From 1 June to 30 September, motor vehicles may enter and drive on Formentera only with an authorisation from the Consell.
Marinas 3
In the port of La Savina.
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In the port of La Savina
Marina de Formentera
A marina in the port of La Savina, Formentera’s only harbour for ferries and yachts.
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On the Dársena de Poniente
Marina La Savina
A marina on the western basin of the port of La Savina.
Dársena de Poniente s/n, 07870 La SavinaExplore View on map
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On the Dársena de Levante
Port Formentera
Moorings run from the Torre de Capitanía on the eastern basin of the port of La Savina.
Torre de Capitanía, Dársena de Levante, 07870 La SavinaExplore View on map
Hire 1
At the port.
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At the port
Car, scooter and bike hire
Most hire firms are at La Savina, by the ferries: the Consell lists 33 rental and transfer businesses.
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