Formentera by boat: why it is still the essential summer excursion

There are many ways to get to Formentera.

You can do it by ferry, on a private boat or even admire it from a distance while sailing along the coast of Ibiza. But those who really know the Pitiusas agree on one thing: Formentera is enjoyed in a completely different way when you arrive by sea.

Perhaps that is why it continues to be, year after year, the most popular excursion of the summer.

The trip is part of the experience

One of the biggest attractions of visiting Formentera by boat is that the experience begins long before you arrive.

While the ferry follows a marked route and specific schedules, sailing allows you to discover the island at a different pace. The journey between Ibiza and Formentera only takes a few minutes, but along the way some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Mediterranean appear.

The water changes its hue constantly, the coast gradually recedes and the feeling of freedom begins long before anchoring.

Because in reality, the trip is part of the plan.

Places only accessible from the sea

Formentera is famous for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, but many of its most special corners are discovered by sailing.

S'Espalmador, for example, is a small island located between Ibiza and Formentera that for years was considered one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean. Its shallow waters and protected environment make it an essential stop.

Further south are Ses Illetes, Cala Saona or the small anchorages of the north coast, places where the sea takes on shades that are more reminiscent of the Caribbean than the Mediterranean.

And the best part is that you can decide how much time to spend in each place.

An island to enjoy without haste

The real magic of Formentera is not in ticking places off a list.

It's about slowing down.

Anchor in front of a beach, take a swim, enjoy lunch on board or go to one of the most emblematic restaurants on the island. No schedules, no hurry and no need to travel miles to find the next place.

Everything happens more easily.

And that's probably why those who visit Formentera tend to come back.

Much more than a beach

Although images of turquoise waters usually capture all the attention, Formentera is also gastronomy, nature and Mediterranean lifestyle.

From small beach bars by the sea to restaurants where you can enjoy a long after-dinner conversation, the island invites you to spend the day in a different way.

Many visitors arrive for a few hours and end up wanting to stay for several days.

The excursion that never goes out of style

Every summer new trends, new destinations and new experiences appear.

However, the excursion to Formentera continues to occupy a privileged place among those who visit Ibiza.

Perhaps because it brings together everything you are looking for when you think of the Mediterranean: crystal clear sea, nature, freedom and the feeling of living something special.

And although there are many ways to discover the island, doing so aboard a boat is still, for many, the best of all.

Because some experiences change over time.

Formentera seen from the sea remains as spectacular as ever.