Holiday in Es Pujols

What makes Es Pujols special as a destination?

Es Pujols is the only real holiday resort on Formentera — the smallest inhabited Balearic island, accessible by ferry from Ibiza, boasting beaches that can rival those of the Caribbean. The water shimmers in an unreal turquoise over dazzling white sand, and the Posidonia seagrass meadows off the coast keep it crystal clear — for this, UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Site. The small village is centered around two sandy beaches, separated by a rocky promontory: the main beach Es Pujols and the more intimate Platja de Sa Roqueta. Along the promenade, boutiques, restaurants, and cocktail bars line up — relaxed and bohemian instead of flashy and loud, very much in the spirit of Formentera. From Es Pujols, Formentera can be perfectly explored by bike or scooter: the famous beach Ses Illetes, regularly ranked among the top 10 in Europe, is only four kilometers to the north; the lighthouse La Mola at the southern end of the island offers the most dramatic sunset in the Mediterranean over a 120-meter-high cliff. Formentera is the counter-program to Ibiza's party scene — here it’s about slowing down, enjoying nature, and the beauty of simplicity. The hippie tradition of the 1960s lives on in the craft markets and sunset bars, and the island has consciously opted against mass tourism.