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Formentera
Formentera is the smallest
of the Balearic islands being only 13 miles long with a
population of approx 5000. Having no airport, it is
only accessible by boat. This has kept the island
unspoiled by mass tourism. The beaches are clean and quiet.
If you want to get away from it all and just enjoy peace and
quiet, the tranquility of Formentera might be just what
you're looking for. To get to Formentera you have to
catch a ferry in Ibiza for the three mile journey which
takes about thirty minutes. The boats are fairly regular
leaving every two hours. The cost of the ferry is about £30
for foot passengers and from £120 with car and two
passengers. Formentera is a favourite with scuba
divers and snorkellers because of its crystal clear water.
The island permits nudism on some of its beaches ,the beach
at Illetes is set aside as a nudist beach. There
are plenty of activities to keep most people happy,
including cycling, swimming, sailing, fishing, bird watching
and photography but don't come expecting nightclubs, disco's
or any of the wilder excesses of neighboring Ibiza,
most people come for the laid back atmosphere and the
tranquility. Cycling is the best way to get
around. There are plenty places to hire a bike. A
cycling holiday in Formentera would be a great way to see
the island and sample the seafood and the fantastic beaches.
There are some super fishing villages where you can sample
the locally caught seafood. If you need any specific
information about the island, you can contact the local
tourist office on 0034 971 322 057.
If you're holidaying on Ibiza, try and
make the effort to visit Formentera even if its just for a
day.
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