playa de ses illetes, Formentera
Facts and practical information
Ses Illetes is a beach located on the island of Formentera, in the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is located on the northern stretch of coast of Formentera, at the tip of Es Trucadors. It is located in the natural park of Ses Salines and belongs to the parish of Sant Ferran de Ses Roques.
The name comes from the existence of several islets and reefs located in front of its waters.
Located 4 km from La Savina, with bus services, sea routes and a bicycle route, it is one of the most frequented beaches on Formentera.
The beaches face west, except for the stretches of n'Adolf, es Primer, es Segon and es Tercer, which are open both to the west and to the east. The beaches are dune beaches, forming a slope of fine sand with a gentle gradient. The depth at 50 metres from the beach is 1.5 metres. The bottom is covered with posidonia meadows, making the water crystal clear and a suitable place for scuba diving. For its beauty and high natural and scenic value has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
It is also considered the best beach in Spain, the second best in Europe and the fifth best in the world.
Formentera
Balearic Islands