The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Ses Salines and the beaches: the back story
Ses Illetes and Llevant, the salt flats and their flamingos, the Posidonia meadows and the rules that keep them beautiful.
8 of the best · Formentera, Spain
Beaches and the Natural Park in Formentera
Ses Illetes and Llevant in the Ses Salines natural park, the cove of Cala Saona, the long beach of Migjorn, Es Pujols and the boathouses of Es Caló.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Formentera.
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White sand in the natural park
Ses Illetes
The long white beach on the western side of the spit that points north to s’Espalmador.
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Shared with Ibiza
Parc Natural de ses Salines
The natural park of the salt flats, beaches and Posidonia meadows between Ibiza and Formentera.
The full list: Parks & beaches, A–Z
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The natural park 1
Protected by the Govern.
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Shared with Ibiza
Parc Natural de ses Salines
The natural park of the salt flats, beaches and Posidonia meadows between Ibiza and Formentera.
Beaches and coves 6
All round the island.
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Boathouses and rocks
Es Caló and Cala en Baster
The little harbour of Es Caló de Sant Agustí and the cove of Cala en Baster, with their boathouses.
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The eastern side of the spit
Platja de Llevant
The quieter beach on the eastern side of the sand spit, facing the open sea.
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The long south coast
Platja de Migjorn
The long beach that runs along the south coast between Es Ca Marí and Es Arenals.
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White sand in the natural park
Ses Illetes
The long white beach on the western side of the spit that points north to s’Espalmador.
