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Es Calo is an old fishing port and Es Pujols is the modern mecca of resort entertainment. In this article we look at these contrasting Formentera locations. Whilst La Savina is the port these days it used to be Es Calo that was the main point of transportation for sandstone, charcoal and wood. People living in Pilar de La Mola found the location very handy as Es Calo is at the foot of Cami Roma. Today there are also some good fish restaurants in the village, which is to be expected given its heritage.

Es Calo has Ses Plagetes just up the road, which is one of the best beaches on the island, although it can get pretty windy in the afternoons. That is not an issue because you can just cross the PM-820 to Mitjorn beach anyway. Don’t forget to bring your snorkel as Es Calo is home to lots of marine life attracted by the rocks.

At just five minutes away from Es Calo Ses Plagetes is very convenient as it provides protection from the winds and you get a decent view of La Mola.

Unlike Es Calo, the resort of Es Pujols has lost much of the old fishing port character. Whilst there are still a few boat huts around, this place is more dedicated to jet skis than fishing boats. In fact you will see all sorts of water sports here, from divers popping out of the ocean, to kayaks bobbing on the waves. It’s everything that you would expect of a resort location.

No holiday resort would be complete without a good range of souvenirs to buy, and Es Pujols has a ton of market stalls along Passeig des Plameres (the high street) and Passeig des Plameres (the promenade along the beach. You will note that some of the sellers are aging hippies that stayed on after the 1960s.

If you are looking for an Ibiza-style wild night then you will not find it on Formentera, but the island does have some night clubs in Es Pujols.

For further information on Formentera life this site is pretty interesting. : http://www.infobarrel.com/Formentera_Life