Estany des Peix

Located on the northwestern coast of the beautiful island of Formentera, Estany des Peix has a long but narrow white sand beach.  The beach is positioned on the shores of a small natural lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow sandbar.  There is a narrow opening to the sea which makes the water in the lagoon saline, due to this it is often referred to as "Ses Salines des Peix."  Estany des Peix is a part of Ses Salines Natural Park which preserves the fragile ecosystem and biodiversity of the region. 

Estany des Peix does not have lifeguards or any other amenities except a boardwalk, so plan your trip accordingly.

Estany des Peix is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, snorkeling, and diving.  If you are planning to go into the water, the waves are usually calm as it is protected by breakwaters.  The water near the beach is shallow and has a narrow opening that allows the entrance of small boats for mooring, making it ideal for kayaks, canoes, and small boats.  It is an ideal spot for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather.  If you enjoy fishing, anglers may catch a variety of fish.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Estany des Peix is perfect for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Estany des Peix 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 Estany des Peix is easy - it has a paid parking lot located at Camino de Baix de I, Avenue de Portossaller Illes Balears.  After parking, you have to hike for 18 minutes to access the beach.

Estany des Peix, which translates to "Fisherman's Pond" in Catalan, is a lagoon with a unique blend of freshwater and saltwater, making it the perfect spot for fishing.

There are many attractions near Estany des Peix. Can Marroig is a natural park on the shores of Estany des Peix where visitors can explore the oldest Posidonia oceanica grasslands, two salt mines, and vibrant native biodiversity.  It has many fun activities, including water sports, hiking trails, and picnicking, with incredible bluff views.  Museu de Etnografia de Formentera is a small museum that offers interesting insight into the history, culture, and society of the Formentera region through primitive tools, utensils, furniture, and clothing. In addition, the museum also showcases amazing regional crafts, including carpentry, ironworking, breadmaking, winemaking, and shoemaking.

Lighthouse of La Molais an 18th-century lighthouse positioned on a rugged cliff at the easternmost point of Formentera.  It serves as a critical navigational aid for ships in the region, guiding them safely past the eastern coast of the island of Formentera.  Formentera Marine Reserve is a protected marine area located in the waters around the islands of Formentera and Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea.  This reserve is home to extensive meadows of Posidonia oceanica seagrass, which serve as shelter and breeding grounds for many marine species.  It attracts many divers and snorkelers, who can explore the unique marine ecosystems and biodiversity of the region.  If you are looking for another attraction near Estany des Peix, Es Caló is a small fishing village that is an active commercial port. Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including swimming, fishing, snorkeling, cycling, hiking, and shopping.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a five-minute walk of Estany des Peix.  Cafe del Lago is a seafront upscale Italian restaurant with outdoor seating areas that serves sandwiches, burgers, pasta, seafood, meat, poultry dishes, and smoothies.  Quimera Restaurant serves incredible Mediterranean cuisine.Malagueñahas a backyard outdoor seating area and serves delicious salads, steaks, meat, beef, pork, and seafood.  Restaurant Can Forn serves Catalonian food, including salads, pastas, migas, squid, gnocchi, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Estany des Peix,Vanni Formentera serves amazing salads, pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, seafood, pork, beef, meat dishes, and desserts.

If you are looking for a hotel near Estany des Peix, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera is 16 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 Blanco Hotel Formentera, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a garden, a terrace with sun loungers, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-star Hotel & Spa Es Mares, which has many amenities, including an outdoor plunge pool, a fitness center, a hot tub, a spa with an indoor pool, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.  A more reasonably priced option is the beachfront 3-Star Hotel Club Sunway Punta Prima, which offers many amenities including an outdoor saltwater pool, a children's pool, a sundeck, a volleyball court, outdoor seating areas, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Estany des Peix, the 3-Star Hotel Tahiti offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast.