Platja d'Illetes, Mediterranean beach in northern Formentera, Spain
Ses Illetes extends along 450 meters of coastline with fine white sand bordered by turquoise waters reaching depths of 60 meters.
The beach remains within Ses Salines Natural Park, established in 2001 to protect the coastal ecosystem of northern Formentera and southern Ibiza.
The name Ses Illetes derives from the presence of five small islands near the shore: Illa de Tramuntana, Illa des Forn, Escull des Pou, Illa Redona, and Escull d'en Palla.
Visitors can access the beach by bicycle, scooter, or public bus from La Savina port, with vehicle entry requiring a fee due to natural park regulations.
The sand contains fragments of coral that create subtle pink tones, while Posidonia seagrass meadows maintain the water clarity and support marine biodiversity.
Location: Formentera
Length: 450 m
Width: 60 m
GPS coordinates: 38.75139,1.43333
Latest update: March 30, 2025 19:34
A selection of Spanish beaches with white sand, turquoise water, and natural rock formations. From the coves of Balearic Islands to the Atlantic shores of Cantabria, this list contains information about locations, characteristics, and local features.
From the underground lakes of Drach Caves to the ancient ruins of Torre d'en Galmés, the Balearic Islands contain numerous hidden sites. The archipelago features remote beaches with clear waters, historic buildings, and natural reserves. Notable locations include the Phoenician necropolis in Ibiza, the salt flats of Las Salinas, and the vintage train route through Mallorca's mountains. The islands house multiple caves with rock formations, coastal wetlands for bird watching, and traditional markets selling local goods.
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.
Spain has more than 8,000 kilometers of coastlines home to hundreds of beaches with diverse characteristics. The Mediterranean, Atlantic, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands feature contrasting marine scenery: coves sheltered between cliffs, extensive sandy areas, urban beaches, and protected natural zones. Each coastal region has developed its own identity influenced by local geology and climate. The Balearic Islands include bays like Cala Macarella in Menorca or Ses Illetes in Formentera, where white sand contrasts with clear Mediterranean waters. The Canary Islands display volcanic landscapes, with the Maspalomas dunes on Gran Canaria stretching over 6 kilometers, or Lanzarote’s red cliffs framing Playa del Papagayo. Along the Andalusian coast, the Cabo de Gata Natural Park houses Mónsul Beach with its black volcanic formations, while Bolonia near Tarifa features a 4-kilometer-long beach with Roman remains. The northern coast presents a different scene: La Concha urban beach in San Sebastián forms a 1.5-kilometer arc, the limestone cliffs of Asturias protect Playa del Silencio, and the Cíes Islands in Galicia are part of a marine national park.
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