beaches
The only other destinations on Formentera are the almost Caribbean beaches. Generally they are pretty empty especially compared to Ibiza, with clean sands and clean, transparent water. Please note that most people sunbath nude on Formentera. The sun can be very strong on the island.
Some good beaches:
Platja Llevant
Platja de ses Illetes - crowded
Cala Saona
Platja Migjorn
Platja Es Arenals
Platja des Canyers - it's 85 meters long, lies between Es Pujols and Sa Roqueta and is a little unspoilt naturist beach, and has a low occupancy degree and where most people are naked when they lie on the beach, are swimming or playing beach tennis.
Platja Tramuntana
Espalmador - an island to the north of Platja de ses Illetes. Espalmador also has the famous mud baths, however as of July 2010, visitors are greeted by two female guards who stopped everybody and instructed to only look, but not touch or try, because it belongs to a highly protected nature reserve.
When choosing a beach for the day, consider the wind direction - some beaches may be rough while others are calm. Since the island is small, it is not difficult to change your plans at short notice.
Formentera also has two large lagoons, the Estany de Peix and Estany Pudent Fish lagoon and Stinking lagoon. It's possible to swim on the south side of the Estany de Peix; the north is a boat harbour.
For the energetic traveller Formentera has a network of cycle tracks and green lanes, both around the lagoons and beaches, and going to the more wild upland areas of the Cap de Barbaria and la Mola.
Renting a moped is what most people do, so you can easily and quickly get to your preferred beach.
Rent a bicycle and cycle around the island.
Snorkel in the crystal clear waters. Beware of poor quality snorkel and goggles.
Relax and chill out in one of the birth places of the hippie movement.
Formentera has a strong nude beach culture with nudity common on all the island's beaches. There's no pressure and normally there's a mix of states of attire, with 'clothing optional' being the key phrase, but try it out, it's actually pretty nice!. The sole exception is the town beach in Es Pujols during the peak season.
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