Playa de Ses Illetes(Ses Illetes Beach)

Located on the peninsula of Es Trucadors on the northern side of Formentera Island, Platja de Ses Illetes is a 450-meter-long white sand beach that is often recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The beach is tucked between the famous Platja de Llevanton its northern side and Cavall d'en Borràs to its south.  The beach is divided into two parts by a small, rocky patch in the middle, popularly known as Pujol d'en Palo, which together provide incredible views of the island of Espalmador and the vast Mediterranean Sea.  Platja de Ses Illetes is a part of Ses Salines Natural Park, which preserves the fragile ecosystem and biodiversity of the region.

Platja de Ses Illetes does not have lifeguards or many other amenities, except a few nearby restaurants, so plan your trip accordingly.

Platja de Ses Illetes offers many fun activities, including sunbathing, beachcombing, tidepooling, kayaking, canoeing, boating, snorkeling, and diving.  If you are planning to go into the water, it is a perfect spot to swim as the waves are usually calm as the beach is protected by six islets that lie just off the coast. However, visitors can enjoy long walk during winter months as water is known to have cold temperatures.  The water near the beach is shallow, making it ideal for kayaks, canoes, and small boats.  If you enjoy tidepooling, you may spot an array of marine life, making it a fascinating spot for nature enthusiasts.  It is important to note that part of this Platja de Ses Illetes is often considered a nude beach – there is a designated clothing-optional area on the northern part of the beach.  Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Platja de Ses Illetes offers an access path for people with disabilities.

It is important to note that the only way to reach Formentera Island is by boat.  If you are traveling from Ibiza, you can book a ferry that departs from Eivissa Harbour located at Avinguda de Santa Eulària des Riu, 17, which takes around 30 minutes to reach Formentera's port of La Savina and costs between €18 and €29.  There are multiple ferry crossings between the islands throughout the day. 

If you are traveling from Dénia, there are at least seven weekly voyages.  You can book a ferry that leaves from Dénia Port, located at Estación Marítima, S/N, Alicante, and reach Formentera in around two hours for a starting price of €66.

If you are coming from Barcelona, visitors can book a ferry that departs daily from Port Barcelona, located at Moll Adossat 6, and reach Formentera in around twelve hours for a starting price of €62.

Please also note that these ferry operators offer visitors the option to transfer their cars to Formentera on a ferry with them, for which you have to pay and book in advance.

In addition, visitors can also charter their own boats from each of these locations.

Once you are on Formentera Island, getting to Platja de Ses Illetes is easy - the beach has several street parking spots located near Camino de Ses Illetes.  Visitors have to pay six euros as an entrance fee and park their vehicles here, while access by bicycle and foot is totally free.  It is important to note that there are certain protected areas near the beach, so we recommend parking your car without causing harm to the terrain.  The beach can also be reached by a public bus (line L3), which stops around half a kilometer from the beach.

 The name of the beach means “beach of the small islands,” which refers to several islets that lie off this stretch of coast and are known by the names Illa de Tramuntana, Illa des Forn, Escull des Pou, Illa Redona, and Escull d’en Palla.

There are many attractions near Platja de Ses Illetes.  Molino Viejo de la Mola is one of the seven wind-powered flour mills in the area, which played a crucial role in the island’s flour production.  Torre La Gavina is an 18th-century defense tower built on the cliffs of Punta Gavina that was used to monitor the arrival of enemy ships in the west of the island and provide incredible views of Ibiza and Es Vedrà.  Camí de Sa Pujada is a three-mile long, dog-friendly, moderately challenging hiking trail that starts from Es Caló, a small fishing village that leads to an old quarry of marés (limestone), a small cave, the vineyards, and finishes at the Lighthouse of Cap de Barbaria.  It offers incredible views of the island and provides an unforgettable hiking experience.  

Cap de Barbaria Lighthouse is situated at the southernmost point of Formentera, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It was built in 1972 to navigate the ships safely along the coastline and to mark the dangerous rocks and cliffs in the area.  If you are looking for another attraction near Platja de Ses Illetes, Es Pujols is a small coastal village on the island of Formentera that offers many amenities, including a variety of seafood restaurants, bars, shops, and nightlife.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including snorkeling, swimming, diving, paddleboarding, windsurfing, jet skiing, and boating.  It is a great place to stroll and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere during the evening.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a ten-minute drive of Platja de Ses Illetes.  Janis is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant that serves amazing steaks, beek, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Casanita serves amazing Italian food.  Miramar Pizza & Fish serves amazing salads, pasta, pizzas, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes.  MACONDO Ristorante Pizzeria serves incredible pizzas, pastas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Platja de Ses Illetes, Restaurant La Mariterranea serves octopus, lobsters, seafood, meat, beef, pork, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Platja de Ses Illetes, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera is 10 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a hot tub, a spa, and an Asian-fusion restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Mar Suites Formentera by Universal Beach Hotels, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-star Gecko Hotel & Beach Club, which offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Levante, which offers many amenities, including two outdoor pools, a TV lounge, a gym, a pool bar, a sundeck with cabanas, and two restaurants.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Platja de Ses Illetes, the 3-Star Roca Plana has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sundeck, a terrace, and complimentary breakfast.