Es Migjorn

Located on the southwestern coast on the island of Formentera, Es Migjorn is a six-kilometer-long and wide white sand beach with rocky portions. Es Migjorn is the longest and the wildest beach on Formentera – it occupies most of the southern part of the island and is popularly known as the Beach of the South. The beach is tucked between Cap de Barbaria and Far de la Mola and has a beautiful backdrop of juniper and pine forests with many bays and sandy coves that are separated by a few rocks that provide incredible views of the Mediterranean Coast. The beach is mainly divided into four sections:  Es Ca Marí is a pristine area close to the San Ferran village with a few upscale restaurants located at the western end of the beach; Migjorn, which makes up the central part where there are several hotels and apartments; Es Arenals, the widest section of the beach that attracts many tourists, which has a beautiful background of many cafes and restaurants; and  Es Copinar, which is positioned to its east.

Es Migjorn does not have lifeguards but has many other amenities, including a wooden walkway, hotels, apartments, and a few nearby restaurants.

Es Migjorn offers many fun activities, including sunbathing, beachcombing, tidepooling, kayaking, canoeing, boating, snorkeling, and diving. If you are planning to go into the water, the waves are usually calm around noon to 5:00 p.m. (green flag hours). However, Ca Marí, Es Arenals, and Es Copinar have shallow waters and sandy bottoms, which are the perfect spots to swim on this beach. 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. Es Migjorn is often considered a nude beach – there is a designated clothing-optional area on the beach. This beach is ideal for visitors looking for a quieter experience, as it sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches. Dogs are not allowed here, and it is open from sunrise until sunset.

Es Migjorn 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 and you can also book a private boat from many other companies in the harbors in these cities. Once you are on Formentera Island, getting to Es Migjorn is easy - it has a paid parking lot located at Camí de s'arenal which is easily accessible via PM 820 and provides easy access to the beach. There is another paid parking lot located at Camino de Can Jaume Portas, where visitors can conveniently park their vehicles. 

The winter currents have a significant influence on the shaping of the coastline of Es Migjorn, which might surprise visitors with new areas that come and go depending on the year.

There are many attractions near Es Migjorn.  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. 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. If you are looking for another attraction near Es Migjorn, 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 walk of Es Migjorn. Vogamari serves amazing salads, pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, seafood, pork, beef, meat dishes, and desserts. Restaurant Es Cupina is an upscale beachfront restaurant that serves incredible Mediterranean cuisine, including salads, squid, mussels, pasta, rice, meat, and seafood. Beach Club 10.7 is a seafront upscale restaurant that offers an outdoor seating area with live music during the evening. It serves incredible Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Es Codol Foradat is a beachfront restaurant that offers an outdoor seating area and serves delicious salads, steaks, mussels, meat, beef, pork, and seafood.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Es Migjorn, La Fragata serves salads, pastas, squid, gnocchi, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes. 

If you are looking for a hotel near Es Migjorn, there are many great options nearby. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera is 15 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 Hotel Riu La Mola, which has many amenities, including two outdoor pools, a hot tub, a spa with a steam room, tennis courts, a fitness center, a kids’ club, a playground, three restaurants, and complimentary breakfast. Another moderately priced option is the 4-star Insotel Hotel Formentera Playa, which offers many amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness room, a spa, tennis courts, a kids' club, a playground, two restaurants, and complimentary breakfast. A more reasonably priced option is the 3-star Sa Pedrera Suites & Spa, which has amenities including a spa,a sauna, a hot tub, a plunge pool, an outdoor pool, a sundeck, a fitness center, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Es Migjorn, the 3-Star Hotel Sa Volta has many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.