Platja des Carratge

Located on the central strip of the island of Formentera, Platja des Carratge is a small, rocky beach with a few portions of white sand.  The beach is tucked betweenCala en Baster and Platja de Tramuntana, which together provide incredible views of the northern coastline of Formentera and the vast Mediterranean Sea. 

Platja des Carratge has a few amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, a watchtower, and trash bins.

Platja des Carratge, Balearic Islands, Spain, presents a diverse range of activities to elevate your vacation experience. The pristine beach invites relaxation, sunbathing, and refreshing swims in the turquoise waters. Thrill-seekers can indulge in water sports like kayaking and snorkeling, exploring vibrant marine life beneath the waves. Nearby hiking trails lead to breathtaking viewpoints, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding beauty. The historic Carratge Watchtower offers a cultural exploration with its rich past and stunning scenery. Families can enjoy beach volleyball and playgrounds, while couples can take romantic walks along the shoreline. Platja des Carratge ensures a dynamic range of activities that promise an unforgettable and fulfilling Balearic Islands escape.

Platja des Carratge does not offer 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 Denia, there are at least seven weekly voyages.  You can book a ferry that leaves from Dénia Port, located at Estacion Marítima, S/N, Alicante, and reach Formentera in around two hours for a starting price of €66.

If you are coming from Barcelona, visitors canbook 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 des Carratge is easy - it has a few street parking spots located at Carretera la Savina, km 9.2 Venda de Ses Roques 6412, which is easily accessible via PM 820 and provides easy access to the beach.

Platja des Carratge is a perfect spot for enjoying the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. 

There are many attractions near Platja des Carratge.  La Mola Trail is a four-mile, dog-friendly, easy hiking trail that leads you to the highest point of the Formentera island, where visitors can explore an 18th-century lighthouse and a museum. It offers incredible views of the vast Mediterranean Sea.  Cami de Can Marroig is a two and a half-mile-long easy hiking trail that meanders through juniper and pine forests. This trail leads to a traditional Formentera windmill, which offers an interesting glimpse into the history of the island.

Ses Salines Natural Park is a protected natural area that is home to salt flats, sand dunes, coastal lagoons, and wetlands, making it a unique combination of terrestrial and marine ecosystems.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including hiking, biking, picnicking, bird watching, and boating. Cala Codolar is a moderately challenging hiking trail that leads to a small cove positioned on the southern side of the cliffs of La Mola, which is an ideal spot for fishing and watching sunsets.   If you are looking for another attraction near Platja des Carratge, Cova Rosa is a natural sea cave that is famous for its striking red and orange hues on the walls and ceiling of the caves as a result of mineral deposits and algae growth. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a twelve-minute drive of Platja des Carratge.  Chezz Gerdi is another upscale seafront restaurant with a large outdoor seating area and serves amazing salads, paellas, pizzas, pastas, seafood, octopus, prawns, sandwiches, meat, beef, pork, and poultry dishes.  Bocasalina is an upscale waterfront restaurant that serves amazing Mediterranean cuisine. Cafe Miranda serves delicious pancakes, pastas, sandwiches, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes. La Pezqueria Formentera serves salads, sandwiches, burgers, nachos, pastas, and desserts.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Platja des Carratge, Timon serves grilled steaks, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. 

If you are looking for a hotel near Platja des Carratge, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Five Flowers Hotel & Spa Formentera is 12 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 Platja des Carratge, the 3-Star Hotel Tahiti offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a complimentary breakfast.