Museu d’Etnografia de Formentera

The Museu d'Etnografia de Formentera is an ethnographic museum in Sant Francesc Xavier that documents how islanders lived in earlier times. Inside you see farming and fishing tools along with household items that show how people once did their daily work here.

The institution opened in 1993 to preserve knowledge about how the island's people lived traditionally. When it faced problems, regional authorities stepped in to keep it operating as a cultural resource for the community.

The collection tells the story of how islanders once lived and worked through objects they touched every day. These pieces show visitors the roots of Formentera and what mattered to the people who built this community.

The museum is small and located in the center of Sant Francesc Xavier, so it is easy to reach on foot. If you drive, parking is available nearby, and it operates on weekday mornings, so plan your visit around these hours.

In the museum courtyard sits an original engine from the island's old salt works train, a rare reminder of Formentera's industrial past. This piece shows how salt production was once a major part of the island's economy.

Location: Formentera

Address: Carrer de Santa Maria, 16, 07860 Sant Francesc de Formentera, Illes Balears, Spain

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-14:00

Phone: +34971322670

Website: http://consellinsulardeformentera.cat/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=85&layout=blog&Itemid=362&lang=es

GPS coordinates: 38.70610,1.42927

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07