S'Espalmador, Private islet north of Formentera, Spain.
S'Espalmador is a small islet north of Formentera featuring white sand beaches and calm waters. The island is home to a lighthouse, a chapel, and an old defense tower that stand scattered across its landscape.
The islet changed hands from Carlos Tur to an English family in 1932 and was acquired by Luxembourg investors in 2018. These ownership shifts reflect its evolution from a private holding to an internationally managed property.
The island maintains its natural state as part of Ses Salines Natural Park, with strict regulations preventing construction of tourist facilities.
Access to the islet requires private boats from La Savina port, as public ferry services ended in 2020. Visitors should be aware that the island is part of a protected natural area with strict regulations in place.
The famous mud baths on the islet are restricted for environmental protection and lack scientific evidence of benefits. Many visitors arrive expecting this activity only to find it unavailable.
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