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It’s an easy trip to Formentera, but you can’t get there by plane as there is no airport. There is a helipad, but you need to book well in advance to be able to use it. The most conventional route is to take a ferry from one of the mainland Spanish ports (Barcelona, Denia, Alicante) or from one of the Balearic Island ports of Ibiza Town or Palma. You will arrive at the port of La Savina, and if you are coming from Ibiza the crossing will only take you around thirty minutes.

The length of time that you decide to stay on Formentera will dictate where you decide to go. For example, most day trippers just head up to the stunning white beaches of the northern peninsula known as Es Trucadors. If you need some help planning your trip then you can pop into the Tourist Information Office, which is just opposite the ferry. There is also another one that is in the village of Sant Francesc.

The incredible stretch of white sand beaches, islets, coves, and turquoise waters that make up Es Trucadors has views out to S’Espalmador and Es Vedra. And that is not the only natural beauty on display as this part of the island is a hot spot for naturism. To get to the beaches is just a 15 minute cycle from the port of La Savina. Then you can roam free.

Book early! There are so few houses on Formentera, and a limited number of hotels, that you need to plan your vacation carefully. From the desolate farmhouses of El Pilar de la Mola to the frenetic resort hotels of Es Pujols, this small island has a lot to offer the visitor. Your choice should be dictated by the type of vacation you want, but do bear in mind that the island is just 82 kilometers in circumference so wherever you end up is in striking distance of the other attractions.

Es Pujols is the island’s only real resort so this is a popular choice. It has a frenetic pace relative to the other parts of the island, and there is a throng of young Italians and Germans teeming the streets at all hours of day and night. A more sedate, and central location would be the village of Sant Francesc, which is the island’s capital.

For more information on Formentera tourism this article is fairly useful, so visit http://hubpages.com/hub/formentera-tourism