S'Espalmador
S'Espalmador
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JSL & Family
London, UK2,684 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We rented a boat to take us to the Island (main beach of S'Alga) for half a day so we could take family pictures (hired from La Savina).
The Island and beach itself is ok. It is a reserve so all beaches are wild. This can be quite nice if the weather is good but keep in mind there are no facilities on the Island. You have to bring everything in that you want (and take it out too).
We went early June and there were quite a few jellyfish around the beach, so do be careful if you go with young children.
The Island and beach itself is ok. It is a reserve so all beaches are wild. This can be quite nice if the weather is good but keep in mind there are no facilities on the Island. You have to bring everything in that you want (and take it out too).
We went early June and there were quite a few jellyfish around the beach, so do be careful if you go with young children.
Written June 26, 2022
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Edgar Luis G
49 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Highlight of our trip to Ibiza. We charted a yacht for the day from Ibiza to Formentera. Absolutely amazing highly recommended. If you have the means do not skip this experience. It is like being in the Caribbean but in Mediterranean. White sand beaches and crystal clear water. One of the best day trips I have ever taken.
Written August 11, 2024
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Fra P
Amsterdam, The Netherlands833 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
We took the Bahia boat from Ses illetes. We bought the return ticket at the restaurant Es Ministre. It costs 22.50Euro which is really expensive for 7 minutes boat ride. Nevertheless I did not regret it because the beach in Espalmador is probably the best I've been here in Formentera.
The boat leaves at 10h15, 11h45 and 13h15 from La Savina and stops at Ses Illetes after 10 minutes.
It returns from Espalmador at 16h15 17h30 and 18h45.
The boat leaves at 10h15, 11h45 and 13h15 from La Savina and stops at Ses Illetes after 10 minutes.
It returns from Espalmador at 16h15 17h30 and 18h45.
Written June 4, 2017
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harrygrove
Leicestershire, UK2 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Hi people reading this me and my girlfriend decided to book onto a catamaran tour through Tui at the start of our holiday (she was looking forward to it so much as she has researched everything into the holiday before we came out) so anyway we’ve booked it the day has cake we’re up early 7:30 had an early night and missed out on saying goodbye properly to the group of friends we had met because we wanted to be fresh faced for this trip. So anyway we’re up we’ve got ready eat breakfast and set off to the waiting point exactly where we was told to wait and we made sure we was 10 minutes early so we was outside the hotel with 10 minutes in hand waiting for this bus to arrive the next 15 minutes went by and we’re still waiting for this bus then 20 minutes later a bus with catermaran in its front window drove straight by us waiting on the corner the arragonce of this driver not even acknowledging us both as he driven by. I’ve then said to her just wait it probably wasn’t the right bus anyway it’s fine we then waited an extra 15 minutes and still no bus. So I’ve told my girlfriend to wait and I’ve ran down to my hotel and asked the Tui rep what’s going on and she made a few calls to find out what had happened she was really apologetic but all these catamaran people have came back with was “we will investigate the situation” how useful thankyou. So why my girlfriend was crying bless her (as I said she was really really looking forward to it) I was trying to sort out what has happened and all that happened was this arragent driver drove by us so my rating is low it’s put a massive downer on our holiday and yeah I will be getting refunded once ive gone back down after writing the rest of this so I would advice maybe getting your own boats to get out there and I’m sure many people have had no problems with this trip but it wasn’t our day clearly but it could have been a lot better if people would just do their jobs correctly in the first place.
Written June 9, 2018
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johnsmith
Naples, Italy66 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
This is my favorite place in the world.
I suggest you rent a boat ( about 700€ per day) and just sail around espalmador and the island of es vedrà.
There is something about this place that is hard to explain.
Here wind, colurs, water and land have a voice and they are all talking to you.
They are taking you that you must be thankful for what’s you have and for what you are.
Here god speaks to you and reminds that we have forgotten our connection to nature and we really need to establish it back again.
This place will bring you to tears
I suggest you rent a boat ( about 700€ per day) and just sail around espalmador and the island of es vedrà.
There is something about this place that is hard to explain.
Here wind, colurs, water and land have a voice and they are all talking to you.
They are taking you that you must be thankful for what’s you have and for what you are.
Here god speaks to you and reminds that we have forgotten our connection to nature and we really need to establish it back again.
This place will bring you to tears
Written September 14, 2018
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bcsoma
Barcelona, Spain110 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
I ve been visiting Espalmador until now only by the boat service they offer and have always wanted to try the 'crossing path' i ve heard about which is a narrow sand reef between the peak of the 'ses illetas' beach and espalmador. I ve heard it depends on the current whether you can cross, but got informed that it only changes about 10-20 cm of the water level and it rather depends on which part of the year you go there. Even though it is prohibited due to the current, it is not dangerous at all and the maximum water height i had today was up to my hips. There are 2 lifeguards there until 6 pm every day to make it even more safe. The cross in the water is only about 10 minutes, but arriving there from the ses illetas beach takes about 25 minutes, in 40 degrees and burning-hot sand which is the factor that makes it unpleasant to do it.
It is nice for fun and adventure once, but I will definitely take a boat again if i wanna visit Espalmador because it s gorgeus and worth the price they charge!
It is nice for fun and adventure once, but I will definitely take a boat again if i wanna visit Espalmador because it s gorgeus and worth the price they charge!
Written August 3, 2016
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DiscoveryLeeds
Leeds, UK258 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Ok so to get here u first need to get a ferry / boat from Ibiza (if that’s where you are!) to Formantera.
Once there, stay at the port and look for a small sign for a stop for a little bit called the Bahia Barca.
It costs an additional €22.50 per adult return to get to S’espalmador.
It is worth it!
Take a brolly and some water / food as there is nothing there.
Only downside not many fish when snorkelling.
THE MUD BATHING thing is now forbidden and all parts of the island are private apart from the beaches.
Enjoy!
Once there, stay at the port and look for a small sign for a stop for a little bit called the Bahia Barca.
It costs an additional €22.50 per adult return to get to S’espalmador.
It is worth it!
Take a brolly and some water / food as there is nothing there.
Only downside not many fish when snorkelling.
THE MUD BATHING thing is now forbidden and all parts of the island are private apart from the beaches.
Enjoy!
Written June 22, 2018
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RIK H
Brussels, Belgium82 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
You can take a little catamaran at the end of The beach of Es Ministre on the end of Es Illetes.
20 Euro per person.
20 Euro per person.
Written July 15, 2015
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AlanSedge
Normanton, UK150 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Your own desert island. Gorgeous unspoiled beaches and crest alike clear water. 40 mins ferry from the port at Formentera. Perfect day.
Written July 4, 2018
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Yo Giacomo
Dana Point, CA2,690 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
If your lucky enough to have your own boat and dingy to get ashore then you can enjoy the whole experience. This is a private island, but you can get there on ferries that drop you off. This is definitely a clothing optional, so you can pack lite, mask and snorkel will do the trick.
Written May 11, 2018
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Ciao, qualcuno sa dirmi se è ancora possibile raggiungere espalmador con la barca Bahia?
Grazie
Written August 21, 2021
Buenas me pueden ayudar a como conseguir o donde coger el taxi lancha desde playa illetes hasta el palmador? Ya que lo he visto muchos años que van en taxis desde illetes pero no se donde cogerlo si en internet o alli mismo y precios? Gracias
Written August 26, 2019
Mi potete consigliare a chi rivolgermi per escursione in catamarano e cifre? Grazie
Written June 25, 2019
Porto della Savina 75 euro con pranzo o cena a bordo....invece la barca Bahia blanca ti porta al mattino e ti riprende il pomeriggio tardi 22,50....
Written September 23, 2019
Hi, myself and family will be visiting from 14th October and would like to visit espalmador however I can only see ferry to formentera port via aqua ferry...Can anyone point me in right direction please?
Written October 10, 2018
Buongiorno, i biglietti del transfer della barca Baia da illetes per Espalmador, si acquistano a bordo della barca o presso il ristorante ministre? Il ritorno deve essere annunciato all'andata? Grazie. Alessandro
Written August 26, 2018
Buongiorno, i biglietti si fanno tranquillamente a bordo della barca ed il ritorno NON deve essere comunicato in anticipo( stesso a bordo della barchetta troverete un opuscolo con gli orari di riferimento).
Written August 27, 2018
Dove si può prenotare escursione in catamarano???
Written June 27, 2018
Porto della Savina.....75 euro.....22,50 la barca Bahia blanca che ti porta al mattino e ti riprende tardo pomeriggio
Written September 23, 2019
I am going to Ibiza from September 26-29 with my 18month old daughter and would love to visit Formentera and Espalmador for the day. I just wanted to know how warm it will be in September and water temp. Thanks!
Written September 3, 2017
hi
I was there at the end of May and it was approx 30 degrees during the day. the water was chilly but not cold. I have never been there at the end of September but I guess it could be a few degrees less....
Written September 4, 2017
Ciao! Mi dici con chi hai prganizzato la gita in barca?
Written August 24, 2017
si chiama Robinson io ho organizzato tramite il mio tour operator
Written August 24, 2017
Hay algún restaurante?? Queríamos ir con la barca bahia des de la savina... Y no sabemos si llevar comida. Gracias de antemano.
Written June 19, 2017
weska35
Zaragoza, Spain
Es totalmente virgen, tendréis que llevar comida y bebida. Os recomiendo que os embadurnéis con los lodos negros que hay en unas charcas detrás de la playa, van fenomenal para la piel.
Written July 18, 2017
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