Javea's Best Day Trip

Formentera is the idyllic baby sister island to Ibiza. Only 8 km separate the two islands but they are worlds apart. Formentera has been called the most magnificent island in the Mediterranean and rightfully so. It is home to the amazing, crystalline waters of Playa de Ses Illetes, the northernmost white sand beach recently voted the #1 beach in Spain and the #2 beach in all of Europe and #5 in the whole world! And it's an easy day trip from Javea.

With no airport, Formentera is only accessible by boat. This has given the island the advantage of finding a perfect balance of both tourism and environmental protection as witnessed in its pristine beaches and estuaries. Balearia offers seasonal ferry specials for as low as €50 return departing from Denia.

It's easy to get around the island on bicycle or scooter which can be rented for under €20 for the day. After some time at Ses Illetes and a drink at one of the vintage chiringuitos, we highly recommend exploring Es Pujols area where you'll find the majority of restaurants and shops. In the early evening arts and craft vendors setup along the beachfront promenade where you can find handmade treasures. From Es Pujols you can head south to explore more of the island's tranquil coves, two lighthouses, and from the 18th century, a watchtower and the Sant Francesc Xavier chapel.

What does a beach need to have to appear in the list of the best beaches in the world?

Well, whatever it is, the Ses Illetes beach located on the Balearic island of Formentera definitely has it, as for the third consecutive year it has been listed in this prestigious ranking.

In fact, the Trip Advisor voters liked this beach so much that they have rated it the fifth best beach in the whole world in theTraveller’s Choice Award survey.

Ses Illetes is only preceded by the Baia do Sancho in Brazil; Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos Islands; the Isola dei Conigli in Lampedusa, Italy; and the Playa Paraíso in Cuba.

The Formentera beach has, naturally, been voted the best beach in Spain and the second in Europe.

It is also the only one in Spain that has reached the top 25 in the world, at number 5. (courtesy of On The Pulse of Spain).

For booking information and special €50 return rates please visit balearia.com. And for all your property management, longterm rentals, and sales needs please contact VillaMía today for a free consultation!