Ses Illetes, Formentera: the most spectacular beach in the Balearic Islands

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⚠️ Warning: If you visit Conil without reading this guide, you’ll likely end up on crowded beaches, pay too much for your accommodation, and miss out on the secret coves where the locals spend their summers. But if you take 5 minutes to read this, I’ll reveal exactly how to enjoy Ses Illetes Beach—one of the best beaches in the world—like a local (including a trick to get free tours that 90% of tourists don’t know about).

In this 2026 Travel Guide, we’ll explore all the charms of that coastline with its white sands and deep blue sea—where even Messi himself goes on vacation.

What makes Ses Illetes so special on the island of Formentera

Known by many as the Spanish Caribbean, Ses Illetes will leave you speechless with its turquoise waters and scenery that, believe me, you won’t want to forget. At first glance, it gives off that vibe of untouched nature, much like other Balearic beaches. But there’s something in the air—something special—that places this beach in Formentera among the top 50 best beaches in the world.

Most tourists who visit Formentera do so as part of a day trip from Ibiza, either to explore the island or, if they’re vacationing there, to take a weekend getaway in search of a quieter, more natural place to relax.

That is why this other Mediterranean island -whose beaches can easily be confused with any beach in the Caribbean or the Maldives-, is a very popular tourist destination. So much so that when you travel, you will come across tycoons and numerous sportsmen, who anchor their yachts off the coast every year.

White sand, turquoise waters and protected environment

The crystal clear and calm sea and the fine white sands that will make you wear sunglasses make the beach of Ses Illetes one of the best in Europe.

On this true paradise island in Spain, the sea looks like a natural pool, where you have to walk several meters before the water gets deep. The water is so calm that at times it reminds you of Playa Paraíso in Tulum.

The secret of these crystal clear waters lies in an aquatic plant called Posidonia Oceanica. Its presence is an indicator of the excellent state of the waters. Widespread throughout the Mediterranean Sea, it is of great ecological importance because it produces a large amount of oxygen and increases the transparency of the sea waters.

Regarding this beach of Formentera, the almost total absence of umbrellas and sun loungers in its almost 500 meters of coastline divided into two sections due to a rock formation located in the center of the same, gives it a wild and natural aspect.

Here's a local insider tip: since the beach faces west, it's the perfect spot to watch the sunset, snap some amazing photos for Instagram, and admire the Mediterranean in all its glory.

The wild paradise of Ses Illetes

Here's the best part: Most tourists leave Formentera without realizing there's a hidden cove just a 15-minute walk away where there's not a soul in sight.

Keep reading to the end, and I'll tell you the exact location on the map + the best time to go (hint: it's not when everyone else is there). 👇

The name Platja de Ses Illetes means "beach of the small islands" in Catalan and it is a protected place, an authentic wild paradise located within the Natural Park of Ses Salines de Eivissa and Formentera.

For that reason the entrances to the beach are limited. As it is a nature reserve, the Consell Insular de Formentera charges a small toll quite accessible.

To visit the beach you have to arrive early, in the early hours of the morning. You can also enjoy Ses Illetes in total nudity as it is practiced in naturism.

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What to do at Ses Illetes Beach? Excursions in Formentera

For those who do not like sunbathing, there is the opportunity to practice different sports and ecotourism activities on the island.

You can choose to do:

• Windsurf
• Kitesurf
• Sailing in a sailboat
• Paddle surf
• Boat Tour with Snorkeling in Formentera. Special offer for €75
• Diving
• Kayak tour to Punta Prima at sunset. Offer from 69 €.
• Boat tours of the coves starting at €69 (sells out fast)
• Walking on the beach
• Hiking in the park
• Going on a photographic safari

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Where to stay in Formentera?

Hotels in Ses Illetes, Formentera

Affordable Accommodations in Formentera

Check out these offers and reserve your spot. Space is limited.

Lodging	June SALE Price	Reservation
Ses Eufabietes Apartments & Restaurant	FROM €898 for 3 nights	Reserve
La Masía de Formentera	FROM €986 for 3 nights	View offer

What is the best time to visit Ses Illetes?

The ideal is to travel to Ses Illetes from June to September, when temperatures are optimal to enjoy the sea. Between July and August is usually the strongest season, there are many tourists. From the end of April to May it is a good time to walk along the beach and the island although the water is colder.

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Travel insurance to go to Formentera Island

Before traveling to Formentera it is highly recommended that you take out a good travel insurance that covers not only medical expenses but also issues such as theft or loss of luggage. Here we recommend one of the best travel insurance for Spain with IATIone of the leading insurers in Spain and Latin America.

Where is the Platja de Ses Illetes?

Ses Illetes beach is located on the peninsula of Es Trucadors, in the northern sector of the island of Formentera, which is part of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands, Spain.

How to get to Formentera Island?

First, you need to fly to Ibiza, which is the more populous and famous of the two. From there, you can take a ferry to the island of Formentera. If you don't want to go through the hassle, you can book the trip to Formentera from Ibiza for just €31.

How to get to Ses Illetes?

Once in the port of Formentera you will be five minutes away from Ses Illetes beach. To get to Ses Illetes you can:

• renting a scooter there - the most common way to get around, they rent it to you for the whole day and it is inexpensive.
• take the L3 bus -the stop is in front of the ferry ticket office-.
• ride a bicycle
• walk to the beach

And if you buy a parking ticket it will be valid for any beach on the island of Formentera for the whole day.

Ses Illetes, Formentera. Map

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