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Hiking routes in Formentera: discover the island step by step!

21 August 2024

Exploring the island on foot will allow you to discover its natural beauty at its best, passing through rural paths, cliffs, and landscapes that seem taken from a postcard.

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Camí de Sa Pujada Route

faro de la mola en formentera

The Camí de Sa Pujada is one of the most emblematic routes in Formentera. This ancient stone path ascends from Es Caló to La Mola, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the island's coast.

Along the route, you can admire the native vegetation and some of the most impressive landscapes in Formentera.

Duration and difficulty

This route lasts approximately 2 hours, with a medium difficulty due to the slope in some sections. It is ideal for those looking for a walk that combines exercise with the possibility of enjoying unforgettable views.

Estany Pudent Route

estany pudent de formentera

The Estany Pudent Route is perfect for those who prefer a quieter, flatter walk: this route takes you around the Estany Pudent, a salt lagoon located in the north of the island.

It is an ideal place for bird watching, especially flamingos, and for enjoying the tranquility of nature.

Flora and fauna

Along this route, in addition to birds, you will be able to observe the typical flora of wetlands and salt flats. The route is easy and accessible, perfect for a relaxed family walk.

Migjorn Beach Route

pasarela hacia playa arenal formentera

Migjorn Beach is the longest beach in Formentera, and walking along it is an experience that will allow you to discover different sides of the island. Along this route, you will pass through stretches of white sand, rocky areas, and small hidden coves.

Points of interest

During the tour of Migjorn Beach, you can make stops at some of the most iconic beach bars on the island, enjoy a swim in its crystal-clear waters, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. It is an easy route, ideal to combine with a day at the beach.

Route of the Camí Vell de la Mola

The Camí Vell de la Mola is a historic route that connects the port of La Savina with the plateau of La Mola. This ancient road was used by the island's inhabitants to transport goods from the port to the inland villages.

History and culture

Along the route, you can see vestiges of the old rural life of Formentera, such as dry stone walls, traditional houses and windmills. It is a route that combines history, culture and nature, ideal for those who want to learn more about the island's past while enjoying a pleasant walk.

Barbaria Lighthouse Route

faro de cap de barbaria

The Barbaria Lighthouse is one of the most emblematic places in Formentera, and getting there on foot is a unique experience. This route begins in the village of Es Cap and takes you to the southwestern tip of the island, where the lighthouse is located.

Dreamlike landscapes

Along the way, you will enjoy arid landscapes, typical of the area, and upon reaching the lighthouse, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the open sea and the cliffs that surround it. It is a medium-difficulty walk, perfect for those looking to combine nature and history.

Route of the Camí de Can Marroig to Punta de Sa Pedrera

This route takes you from the Can Marroig estate to Punta de Sa Pedrera, passing through one of the rockiest and least explored areas of Formentera. It is a route that stands out for its unique geological formations and the impressive views of the sea.

Geology and nature

The route is ideal for those interested in geology, since at Punta de Sa Pedrera you can see the curious rock formations known as "natural sculptures". In addition, the environment is perfect for bird watching and observing the typical flora of the island.

Route of the Camí de Ses Illetes

ruta por ses illetes de formentera

The Ses Illetes Route takes you along one of the most famous beaches in Formentera and in the world. Although it is best known for its beauty as a beach, walking along it is an experience that will allow you to appreciate its natural surroundings in a different way.

Crystal-clear waters and white sand

The path will take you along the fine white sand and along the crystal-clear waters that have made Ses Illetes famous. It is a simple and short route, perfect to combine with a day of sun and sea on one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean.

Route from Sant Francesc to Cala Saona

cala saona de formentera

This walk will take you from the village of Sant Francesc, the capital of the island, to the picturesque Cala Saona, a small cove surrounded by cliffs and pine trees. It is a route that combines a walk through the interior of the island with the reward of a beautiful beach at the end.

A walk through the interior of Formentera

Along the route, you can enjoy the tranquility of the interior of Formentera, passing through fields of crops and pine forests. The arrival at Cala Saona, with its calm waters and fine sand, is the perfect ending to this walk.

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