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The long white sand spit of Ses Illetes, Formentera

Island guide · 30 minutes from Ibiza

Formentera: Our Favourites

The white spit of Ses Illetes, the Barbaria lighthouse and the rules that protect Espalmador.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Formentera: the back story

    Formentera·In depth

    Thirty minutes from Ibiza: the white spit of Ses Illetes, the Barbaria lighthouse, and the rules that protect it.

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What to see

  1. Ses Salines natural park

    Ses Illetes

    Formentera·Beach

    The long white sand spit at the north of Formentera, pointing to Espalmador.

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  2. The southern cape

    Far de Barbaria

    Formentera·Lighthouse

    The lighthouse on the cliffs of Cap de Barbaria.

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