The fortress-church of Sant Francesc Xavier, its stone walls and arched gate

Area guide · Formentera

Sant Francesc: Our Favourites

The fortress-church, the morning market, the farmers’ market, the exhibition halls and the hospital.

The back story

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    Sant Francesc Xavier: the back story

    Sant Francesc·In depth

    The little capital: the fortress-church, the morning market, the farmers’ market, the museums and the hospital.

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What to see and do

  1. Blessed in 1738

    Church of Sant Francesc

    Sant Francesc·Fortress-church

    The 18th-century fortress-church in the square of Sant Francesc, built against pirate raids.

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  2. Island life, in Sant Francesc

    Ethnographic Collection

    Sant Francesc·Museum

    The island’s ethnographic collection, in the centre of Sant Francesc.

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  3. Exhibitions and the farmers’ market

    Centre Antoni Tur “Gabrielet”

    Sant Francesc·Cultural centre

    The cultural centre in Sant Francesc that hosts exhibitions and, in the mornings, the farmers’ market.

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  4. Changing exhibitions

    Sala d’Exposicions, Sant Francesc

    Sant Francesc·Exhibition hall

    The Consell’s exhibition hall beside the church of Sant Francesc, with changing shows.

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  5. A small vaulted chapel

    Sa Tanca Vella chapel

    Sant Francesc·Chapel

    A small, whitewashed vaulted chapel on the edge of Sant Francesc.

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  6. The island’s hospital

    Hospital de Formentera

    Sant Francesc·Public hospital

    The island’s public hospital in Sant Francesc, part of the Àrea de Salut d’Eivissa i Formentera (IB-SALUT).

    Carrer de la Venda des Brolls s/n, 07860 Sant FrancescExplore View on map

Where to eat

  1. Breakfast, brunch, bistro

    Café Matinal

    Sant Francesc·Café

    Breakfast and brunch in Sant Francesc, the island’s capital.

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  2. In the centre of Sant Francesc

    Bar Centro

    Sant Francesc·Café-bar

    A café-bar in the centre of Sant Francesc Xavier.

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Shopping and markets

  1. From the island’s farms

    Mercat Pagès, Sant Francesc

    Sant Francesc·Farmers’ market

    The farmers’ market at the Centre Antoni Tur “Gabrielet”: island fruit, vegetables, honey, wine and fish.

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  2. Island crafts

    Artesania Formentera

    Sant Francesc·Crafts

    A crafts shop in Sant Francesc, from the Consell’s directory.

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  3. Every morning

    Sant Francesc market

    Sant Francesc·Market

    The daily morning market on the Plaça de la Constitució and the lanes of Sant Francesc.

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Where to stay

  1. In the island’s capital

    Hotel Es Marès

    Sant Francesc·Town hotel

    A hotel in Sant Francesc Xavier, the island’s capital.

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