Cala Saona Beach, White sand beach in Formentera, Spain
The 140-meter beach sits within a protected bay on the western coast, featuring red cliffs and Mediterranean pine trees along its shores.
The sheltered cove once served as a vital harbor for traditional llauts, the local fishing boats that sustained Formentera's maritime economy.
The beach maintains its status as a clothing-optional destination, reflecting the liberal social values that emerged during Formentera's transformation in the 1960s.
Visitors can reach the beach via the L5 bus line from Sant Francesc and La Savina, with a stop located 100 meters from the shore.
The beach provides direct views of Es Vedrà islet and stands as the only west-facing beach on Formentera, creating exceptional sunset perspectives.
Location: Formentera
Length: 140 m
Width: 120 m
GPS coordinates: 38.69374,1.38777
Latest update: March 27, 2025 09:17
Spain's coastlines present a wide variety of beaches, from the white sand shores of the Balearic Islands to the rocky coves of Cantabria along the Atlantic. This collection includes beaches such as Playa de Rodas in the Cíes Islands, the urban beach of La Concha in San Sebastián, and the secluded coves of Formentera including Ses Illetes and Cala Saona. In Andalusia, beaches like Playa de Bolonia near Tarifa feature Roman ruins nearby, while the volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata showcase Los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul. The Asturian coast displays natural formations such as Gulpiyuri, a beach enclosed within cliffs, and Playa del Silencio. The Canary Islands offer diverse beach types, from the golden sands of Las Teresitas in Tenerife to the expansive shores of Sotavento in Fuerteventura. This selection documents the geographic and geological range of Spanish beaches and provides practical information about location, access, and local features of each site.
Formentera is home to soft white sand beaches, rocky coves, and historical lighthouses. The northern part hosts the famous beaches of Ses Illetes and S'Espalmador with their sandbanks. To the south, Migjorn stretches over several kilometers. The natural sites of the Ses Salines Park and the lighthouses of La Mola and Cabo de Berberia offer stunning views of the Mediterranean. Smaller beaches like Calo Des Mort and Cala Saona are ideal for observing the rich marine life in this area.
Platja d'Illetes
7.5 km
Barbaria Lighthouse
5.9 km
Església de Sant Francesc Xavier
3.8 km
Platja de Migjorn
9.3 km
Platja de s'Alga
10.3 km
Dolmen de Ca na Costa
6.2 km
Platja de Llevant
7.4 km
Es Pujols
6.9 km
Sa Capella de Sa Tanca Vella
3.9 km
Sa Roqueta
6.8 km
Cavall d'en Borràs beach
6.4 km
Cala Envasté
7.9 km
Torre de sa Punta Prima
7.9 km
Tramuntana
8.9 km
Castellum Romanum de Can Blei
9.6 km
Cabo de Barbaria ll
4 km
Església de Sant Ferran de ses Roques
6.4 km
Far de la Savina
5.2 km
Can Marroig
3.7 km
Torre des Garroveret
5.6 km
Es Códol Foradat
10 km
Torre de sa Punta de la Gavina
2.7 km
Torre des Pi des Català
5.6 km
Ses Canyes
6.7 km
Museu d’Etnografia de Formentera
3.9 km
Pas de n'Adolf beach
8.5 km
Ses Salines
6.9 km
Punta de sa Pedrera
4.7 kmReviews
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