Plan your day trip to Formentera from Ibiza, an amazing excursion to the paradisiacal island of Formentera
Formentera is only about 20km away from Ibiza. You can take the Ibiza Formentera ferry in the morning and enjoy one of the best 1-day excursions discovering unique beaches with crystal clear waters.
How to get to Formentera, Ibiza Formentera ferry options
Formentera does not have an airport therefore the island can only be reached by boat.
The most comfortable option to visit Formentera is to travel from Ibiza. The ferry to Formentera takes between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on the option you choose.
You have different options of ferry to Formentera
- The fastest option for the Formentera day trip is the fast ferry from the port of Ibiza town.
- There are other Ibiza Formentera ferries from the most touristic areas, such as Playa d'en Bossa or San Antonio. The journey takes a little longer, but you will avoid traveling from your accommodation to the city of Ibiza.
All Formentera ferries arrive at the port of La Savina. They have several departure times so you can leave in the morning and return to Ibiza in the afternoon/evening.
Once you have arrived at the port of Formentera, all you have to do is choose how to enjoy this great day.
You can also book a Formentera boat trip or excursion. They will take you to the island where there are different stops to visit the most famous places and having time to swim
How to get around in Formentera, rental vehicles
In your day trip to Formentera you have different options to move around the island. As soon as you arrive at the Savina port, there are different options to hire a car, motorbikes and bicycles.
We recommend you book in advance if you travel in high season
There is also a bus service in Formentera, there are regular lines that run from the port through the entire island. Also there is Formentera tourist bus, that takes you to the most important areas and you can hop on and off and on as many times as you want during the day.
What to do in Formentera one day
It will depend on your personal tastes, if you prefer to enjoy the wonderful beaches or visit the emblematic points and the charming towns of the Island.
Formentera beaches
The most famous beach in Formentera is Ses illetes. You can easily reach it from the port by car, motorbike or bike. Along the way to Ses Illetes you can see the natural park of the Salinas de Formentera
Other of the best beaches in Formentera are Cala Saona, the charming coves of Es Caló or Migjorn, the longest beach in Formentera
Other Formentera spotlight
There are several lighthouses in Formentera, among them Cap de Babaria is the most beautiful and well-known.
The wooden piers of Es Caló de San Agustín or the old mill of La Mola are also worth seeing
Some days you can find craft markets in La Mola or Sant Ferran, or you can take the opportunity to walk through the small town of Sant Francesc