The back story
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Area guide
La Mola and El Pilar: the back story
The eastern plateau: the lighthouse on the cliffs, the craft market of El Pilar, windmills, vineyards and the Roman path.
Area guide · Formentera
La Mola & El Pilar: Our Favourites
The Far de la Mola, the craft market of El Pilar, the Molí Vell, the Terramoll winery and the Roman path.
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What to see and do
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120 metres above the sea
Far de la Mola
The lighthouse on the eastern cliffs of La Mola, with a monument to Jules Verne and, inside, an art collection.
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In the market square
Church of El Pilar de la Mola
The whitewashed church of El Pilar de la Mola, on the square where the craft market is held.
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The old mill of La Mola
Molí Vell de la Mola
The old stone windmill of La Mola, with its lattice sails, on the plateau near El Pilar.
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The Cati Verdera collection
La Mola Lighthouse: the art collection
Since 2026 the La Mola lighthouse has shown the Cati Verdera collection: 56 works by artists linked to the island.
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4.0 km up to La Mola
Camí de sa Pujada (Roman path)
The old path that climbs from Es Caló to the La Mola plateau, with the whole island at your feet.
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2.8 km to the lighthouse
La Mola to the Far de la Mola
Across the La Mola plateau to the lighthouse on the cliffs.
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12.3 km round the plateau
Pla de la Mola loop
The longest of the Green Routes: a 12.3 km loop around the La Mola plateau.
Where to eat
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Rice and fideuà by the sea
Es Caló
Rice dishes and fideuà on the harbour of Es Caló de Sant Agustí, looking over a turquoise sea.
Vicari Joan Marí 14, 07872 Es CalóExplore View on map
Shopping and markets
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Wine on La Mola
Terramoll winery
A winery on the La Mola plateau, with visits.
Carretera de la Mola km 15.2, 07872 La MolaExplore View on map
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Wednesdays and Sundays
La Mola craft market
The island’s main craft market, on the square of El Pilar de la Mola: everything handmade in Formentera.
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