A strip of white sand on the Trucadors peninsula with shallow turquoise water on both sides and the island of Espalmador at the end. It is the beach every Formentera photo is taken on.
The short answer
Ses Illetes is on the Trucadors peninsula at the northern tip of Formentera, 3 km from the port of La Savina and inside the Ses Salines natural park, which is why cars pay to enter and numbers are limited. The water is shallow and calm on the west side, and the beach continues north to Es Pas, where Espalmador is a short boat hop away. From La Savina it is 10 minutes by bike or scooter, and most day boats from Ibiza anchor right here.
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Practical facts
Each row names its source. Checked 2026-09
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | Northern tip of Formentera, Trucadors peninsula, 3 km north of La Savina, inside Ses Salines natural park | Wikipedia |
| How to get there | Bike or scooter 10 minutes from La Savina, summer bus, or anchor by boat. Cars pay a park entry fee in summer | Town council |
| Best time | June and September. In August the park limits vehicles and the sand fills by noon | Local team |
| Time to allow | A full day. Come early or come by boat and stay for the light at the end of the afternoon | Local team |
| Indicative price | from EUR 135 per person, 9 catalogue experiences | Viator catalogue |
| Parking or port | Paid car park at the park gate with limited places. No port, boats anchor on the sandy west side | Town council |
| Services | Three beach restaurants, sun bed hire, toilets, lifeguard in season. No shade, bring your own | Local team |
| Rental that fits | Day boat from Ibiza that anchors here, ferry plus scooter for a day trip, house in Formentera for a week | Local team |
The peninsula is barely a hundred metres wide in places, so you can swim on the calm west side in the morning and cross to the open east side, Llevant beach, in the afternoon. At the northern end the sand runs out into Es Pas, the shallow crossing to Espalmador that people wade at low sea. Wading is discouraged because of the current, so the safe crossing is by boat.
By sea this is the anchorage every Ibiza charter aims for: white sand bottom, three metres of water and the beach bars within swimming distance. It is where we send everyone who books a day boat to Formentera.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Ses Illetes from La Savina?
Ten minutes by bike or scooter along the port road, or the summer bus. Cars need to pay the park fee and places are limited.
Is there an entry fee for Ses Illetes?
For vehicles, yes, in summer, because the beach is inside the Ses Salines natural park. On foot or by bike it is free.
Can I anchor at Ses Illetes?
Yes, on the sandy bottom outside the swimming buoys. Anchoring on posidonia seagrass is banned and patrolled, so stick to the sand.
Can I walk to Espalmador from Ses Illetes?
The Es Pas channel is shallow but has currents and the authorities advise against wading. Take a boat, it is a few minutes.
Is Ses Illetes good for children?
The west side is shallow, sandy and calm most days, so yes. Bring shade, there is none.
Where do the Ibiza day boats stop?
Almost all of them anchor off Ses Illetes or Espalmador for lunch and the swim. It is the standard Formentera day from Ibiza.
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