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Formentera, Mediterranean island in Balearic Islands, Spain

The 83-square-kilometer island features white sand beaches, crystalline waters, and small villages connected by winding coastal roads and cycling paths.

Between 1403 and the early 1700s, the island remained uninhabited due to constant threats from Barbary pirates operating in the Mediterranean Sea.

Musicians including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Jimi Hendrix found creative inspiration on Formentera, contributing to its reputation as an artistic retreat.

Visitors reach Formentera exclusively by ferry from Ibiza, with regular connections running between Ibiza Town and the port of La Savina.

The waters surrounding Formentera contain the Mediterranean's largest preserved area of Posidonia seagrass, maintaining the exceptional water clarity.

Location: Balearic Islands

Capital city: Sant Francesc Xavier

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

GPS coordinates: 38.70000,1.45000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:13

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