Travel Destinations

If you want to see some serious money floating in the water then Formentera’s marina in the summer is the place to be. Alongside the standard ferries calling in at the port are some yachts that take your breath away. It is a far cry from the days when this natural harbor was used to export sabina pine.

The ferries that call at La Savina are from mainland Spain and other Balearic islands. Ferries come many ports, including: Altea, Alicante, Denia, Sant Antoni, Santa Eularia, Palma, and Barcelona. There are also boats that go from La Savina to the neighboring island of Espalmador.

La Savina is an excellent place to get everything you need for your vacation on Formentera. You can pop into the tourist office to get a map, and then head to the shops to rent a bike or car. Once you have done with all your shopping there are some nice tapas places overlooking the marina. La Savina is not somewhere that you will want to stay for a long time, but it’s a good place to start your holiday.

Just behind La Savina is the saltwater lagoon known as Estany des Peix. Its shallow warm waters are excellent for water sports. You don’t need to worry about big ferries getting in your way as only the narrowest boats fit into the channel that connects Estany des Peix to the sea. Estant Pudent and Es Trucadors are also close by La Savina.

The first destination for many people who arrive at La Savina is Es Pujols. This resort village has a great beach and warm shallow waters which are ideal for water sports. There is disabled access to the ocean and it is a very family friendly area. Whilst there are a lot of you tourists here it is not like the wild party atmosphere that you get in Ibiza.

The the promenade behind the beach is called Avenida Miramar, and the Es Pujols high street is Passeig des Plameres. In the evenings both of these streets are lined with market stalls, and there is plenty of jewelry and trinkets that can be bought as gifts.

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In this article we are going to take a look at Formentera Island’s port of La Savina. There is plenty of hustle and bustle here during the summer months with people arriving from all over Europe. Since there is no airport on the island this is where everyone arrives and leaves from. There is the Hotel Savina Formentera if you want to stay near by the marina, and this is especially handy if you will be doing a lot of sailing.

If you are set on proximity to the marina then Hostal La Savina is an option. Fridge, hair dryer and satellite TV come as standard in the room, and it serves food. The menu is mainly made up of Spanish, Italian and German dishes. Don’t let the word ‘Hostal’ put you off, as it is more like a hotel than a hostel. The best thing is that you can walk from the ferry to the Hostal – you can’t beat that for a convenient location. On the negative side La Savina isn’t the most exciting place to be based.

Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix are the two salt lagoons that sit just behind La Savina. Estany Pudent has sulphur reserves that can cause quite a stink when they bubble up during the summer – it deserves its name of stinky pond. The irrigation in Estany des Peix is more effective and it does not have the odor problems of Estany Pudent. The wetlands that surround both these lagoons make them rich wildlife reserves, and you will see many species of birds, including flamingos.

When you arrive at La Savina you will see that there is a tourist information office right there at the ferry terminal. The staff inside are very friendly and will be able to answer all your questions. Most tourists just want to know how to hire a bike and get to Es Trucadors, and the Tourist Office will be able to set you up. In fact it only takes 20 minutes of cycling along the coastline of Es Cavall d’en Borras in order to reach the best beaches on the island.

The port of La Savina also has some cultural points of interest, including the old prisoner of was camp Es Campament. Hundreds were held here during the Spanish Civil War, and the area has an eerie feeling about it.

La Savina Formentera is the island’s port and you can see more about it if you go to this site. It’s pretty useful http://hubpages.com/hub/Savina-Formentera

There are many different ways to get to Formentera during the peak summer season. Between May and September there are crossings from many different ports, including those of Denia, Barcleona, Alicante, and Palma. All of the ferries arrive at the port of La Savina, which is a bustling modern marina. The one thing that Formentera does not have is an airport so you will certainly be arriving by sea.

Formentera has some of the most stunning beaches in the Mediterranean – the white sand beaches and azure waters would not be out of place in a brochure for the Caribbean, and rumor has it that they may have been used for just that! As you come out of the ferry you will see a tourist information office just across from you. This is the best place to start off and get maps and so on.

The Es Trucadors peninsula’s white beaches reach right up to the neighboring island of Espalmador. Although Espalmador is a private island you are free to go there and experience its sulphur mud baths. If you are offended by naked bodies then the northern peninsula is not for you as it has a long tradition of naturism. As well as naked bodies you get some pretty good views of Es Vedra.

When you are planning your trip it is important to remember that the prices on this island are very expensive, and that goes for the accommodation too. Also, the places to stay are limited so it pays to book your vacation as early as possible. Although it is a small island there are plenty of different types of accommodation to choose from. I recommend that you use a local travel agent who can advise you on the characteristics of the different areas and the pros and cons of farmhouses versus hotels.

The island’s capital of Sant Francesc Xavier has what you would expect of the capital of Formentera. It is a quiet place though and the shops observe siestas without fail. There are a smattering of restaurants that stay open all day, but these are few and far between. Es Pujols is the superior choice if you are looking for somewhere with more activity.

For more details on Formentera tourism this site is pretty useful, so see http://hubpages.com/hub/formentera-tourism