Aerial view of the white sand spit of Ses Illetes and Llevant, the salt pans and, across the strait, Ibiza and Es Vedrà

Itinerary · Formentera, Spain

Sant Francesc and Ses Salines in a day

The morning market in the capital, the salt flats and their flamingos, lunch on the sand at Illetes and a sunset over the spit.

One day, by bike and on foot

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  1. 9:30

    1Sant Francesc market

    Sant Francesc·Morning market

    The morning market by the fortress-church.

  2. 10:30

    2Church of Sant Francesc

    Sant Francesc·Fortress-church

    Blessed in 1738; dress respectfully.

  3. 11:30

    3Ses Salines salt flats

    Ses Salines·Salt flats

    Look for the flamingos.

  4. 13:30

    4Juan y Andrea

    Ses Illetes·Beach restaurant

    Lunch on the beach at Illetes (book ahead).

  5. 16:00

    5Platja de Llevant

    Ses Illetes·Beach

    The quieter side of the spit.

  6. 20:30

    6Es Molí de Sal

    Ses Illetes·Fish restaurant

    Dinner in the old salt mill.

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