In August 2012, White Ibiza escapes to our other favorite Balearic island with daily posts from Formentera throughout the month. Explore beyond the beachfront and discover why we love Formentera almost as much as Ibiza! An insider’s view of the ultimate Mediterranean paradise…

10.7 Baci & Abbracci

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Like a stylish white oasis on the coastline of Migjorn, 10.7 Baci & Abbracci brings a slice of Italian style and sophistication to the beach. Boasting a fresh healthy menu that ranges from the lushest sushi to Asian flavours, plus amazing fresh lobster, seafood and homemade pastas. Dine on the stylish terrace or down with your feet in the sand and when you’re done, why not step up to the rooftop terrace for a relaxing massage before heading back down to watch the beautiful Formentera sunset?

10.7 – Baci & Abbracci: Ctra. La Mola Km 10.7, Playa de Migjorn. +34 971 328 485

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Beso Beach

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Subtle, secluded and set just metres from the beach front, the all-new Beso Beach is the latest addition to the Formentera beach restaurant scene. Forget ritzy, overpriced, look-at-me atmospheres – this is the beach hut style place where the fun Formentera crowd come out to play. Exuding Caribbean vibes and a super laidback ambience with a sandy floor and palm-canopy roof, plus all-natural decor that really gives a feeling of being in a secret natural oasis, Beso Beach is unique in the fact it has three very separate sessions throughout the day. Continue reading →

Big Store

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Is it a store? Is it a cafe? Is it a bar? It’s Big Store, Formentera’s coolest inland hangout ideal for pre-beach breakfasts, post-beach aperitivos and some retail therapy in the boutique at the back! Set in the island’s capital, Sant Francesc, the laidback hippy-ish vibe is evident from the off, with a bunch of mismatched chairs, tables made from old doors and windows and even quirky gigantic nutella jars to sit on plus colourful signage, cool slogans and affirmations on the walls!

We loved the super-affordable breakfasts – from croissants and freshly baked brioche to boiled eggs served in teacups and hearty brekkies (‘Olympic’ sized!), big sandwiches and much, much more. Open from 9am until 3pm, then again from 8pm until 11, whether you’re popping in for a juice, milkshake or icy cold cocktail, it’s easy to find yourself right at home here…

Big Store Formentera: Sant Francesc

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Bike trails

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At just 19 kilometres from one end of Formentera to another, escaping the peak-season road traffic and scooter chaos by hiring a bicycle (or packing your own) just makes sense! The main roads covering the island feature a network of cycle-specific ‘circuit verd’ lanes, a green track which means you don’t need to struggle with lumpy, bumpy asphalt. Continue reading →

Blink Formentera

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A super cool concept store in the heart of the paved shopping area in Sant Francesc, Blink Formentera boasts two rooms chock full of discoveries to suit all styles of retail therapy. Eclectic jewellery collections from hand-picked Italian designers; quirky and colourful home decor, old fashioned kids toys and games, a selection of music from Formentera’s best DJs and beach bars and fashion you won’t find anywhere else on the island. And more. So much more. Be prepared to have some excess luggage on the way home!

Blink Formentera: Calle Ramon Llull, 11, Sant Francesc, 07860.
+34 971 32 28 04 or blinkformentera@gmail.com

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Cala Saona

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Situated on the west coast of Formentera, Cala Saona is a picture perfect beach that also boasts the most stunning sunset views on the island. And with the sun setting at after 9pm every night in the peak of summer, that means even more hours to top up your tan basking in the glorious Formentera sunlight and swimming in the crystalline turquoise water!

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Ca na Pepa

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Clad in bright bougainvillea and offering some welcome shaded respite from the summer heat, Ca na Pepa is a famous day-to-night dining destination offering something for everyone… with a heavily Italian influence! Opening at 8am – think freshly baked pastries and aromatic coffee – for breakfast, then moving into tapas and snacks, blackboard lunch specials form midday, aperitvo from 6 and then dinner and drinks from 9pm until 2am, you’ll always be welcomed, and always leave satisfied.

Ca Na Pepa: Plaça de la Constitució, Sant Francesc, Formentera.

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Cap de Barbaria

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The most famous wine export from Formentera, Cap de Barbaria is harvested from grapes grown in the tranquil vineyard in its namesake area and produced onsite. Although the vineyard itself is closed to the public, you’ll find bottles of award-winning red and white wines (made from Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignion, Merlot and Fogoneu grape varieties) available in most Formentera restaurants – it’s THE Formentera tipple of choice! You can also snap up bottles to take home from Vila Vins, just outside of Sant Francesc.

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Catalina House

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Forget tacky tourist mugs, towels or postcards – the best Formentera souvenirs are quirky, chic and available from cool homewares store Catalina House, or its little sister, Catalina Store. Exuding that Formentera peace, love and hippy chic vibe, we loved the woven baskets with peace signs or hearts; kitsch lobster aprons and locally made jewellery. And its not just gifts of course – for those with a more permanent base in the Balearics (or a view to ship their purchases home), Catalina House is also home to beautiful furnishings, decor and art. We love it all!

Catalina House: Avda. Joan Castelló Guash, 1, San Fernando +34 649 172 152

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Chezz Gerdi Chiringuito

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It’s Italy meets The OC with a splash of Formentera thrown in to boot. Chezz Gerdi, on the tip of Es Pujols – just far enough away from the tourist strip to feel like you’ve stumbled on a hidden treasure – is the jewel in Formentera’s after-dark dining crown. The multi-level, open-air space is decked in twinkling fairy lights and including a stunning rooftop cocktail lounge with sunset views across the Mediterranean that are second to none – not to mention the best cocktail barmen on the island! Continue reading →