Formigues Islands, Small archipelago off Costa Brava, Spain
The Formigues Islands consist of four main islands and twelve reefs located between Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell in the Mediterranean Sea.
In 1285, the islands witnessed a significant naval battle where Admiral Roger de Llúria's fleet defeated Philip III of France's forces near these waters.
The name Formigues originates from the Catalan word for ants, referring to the appearance of these small rocky formations in the Mediterranean landscape.
Navigation around the islands requires attention to the lighthouse on Formiga Gran, which provides essential maritime signals for vessels in the area.
The underwater environment surrounding the islands features numerous caves and reaches depths of 45 meters, supporting diverse marine vegetation.
Location: Palafrugell
GPS coordinates: 41.86264,3.18569
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:09
Jardíns de Cap Roig
1.8 km
Cala s'Alguer
2.8 km
Mas Juny
2.7 km
Sculpturepark Jardins de Cap Roig
1.8 km
Cala de Crit
1.1 km
Cala Estreta
1.1 km
Port Bo
2.9 km
Platja de Castell
2.4 km
Platja del Canadell
2.9 km
Casa Puig-Palau
2.2 km
Golfet beach
1.9 km
En Calau
2.8 km
Cala del Vedell
1.3 km
Barraques de s'Alguer Petit
2.7 km
Conjunt les Voltes
2.9 km
Cala Sant Roc
2.7 km
Barraques de cala Canyers
1.3 km
Banys d'en Caixa
2.7 km
Guarda bots de Palafurgell
2.9 km
Barraca de cala Estreta
1.1 km
Port Bo
2.9 km
Can Cosme
2.9 km
Port de Malaspina
2.9 km
Port Pelegrí
2.8 km
Platgeta d'en Cosme
2.8 km
Barraca d'en Dalí de Palamós
1.9 km
Mirador de Carles Sentís
2.9 km
Cala S'Alguer and area delimitation
2.8 kmReviews
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