Es Pujols Beach

Getting here is straightforward. Drive from Es Pujols in about 3 minutes, or walk the same route in around 10. If you're coming from La Savina, the bus takes roughly 20 minutes daily. Parking is a mix of paid Blue Zone spaces — priced at €1.20 per hour, capped at 2 hours between May and October — and free spaces set a little further back; residents and mobility-impaired visitors qualify for discounts. The Blue Zone operates on a 72-hour limit in the off-season (November to April).

Just 1 kilometre from the beach, the Megalithic tomb of Ca na Costa is one of the Balearics' most striking funerary monuments — a tangible connection to Formentera's earliest inhabitants. Half a kilometre away, the Estany Pudent Lagoon is a salt lagoon and nature reserve that once hosted flamingos and remains a rewarding birdwatching spot. For a longer excursion, the Torre de la Punta Prima watchtower sits 1.5 kilometres away and rates 4.5 out of 5 with visitors. If you have time and transport, the La Mola Lighthouse — 17 kilometres out — offers cliff-top views and a literary connection to Jules Verne.

Chezz Gerdi, 0.8 kilometres from the beach, is the standout local choice with over 2,800 reviews and a solid 4.2-star rating — worth booking ahead in summer. Cala Duo is a further option at 2.7 kilometres, though its 3.1-star score across 331 reviews suggests it's more convenient than exceptional. The paillote beach bars on the sand itself are your easiest bet for a cold drink without leaving the shore.

Blanco Hotel Formentera sits just 0.3 kilometres from the beach and earns an impressive 4.7 out of 5 from 742 guests — the closest high-quality option. Five Flowers Hotel Formentera, a member of the Meliá Collection, is 0.4 kilometres away and rated 4.6 out of 5. Hotel Roca Bella at 0.2 kilometres is the nearest of all, rated 4.2 out of 5, and a practical base if you want to roll out of bed and onto the sand.

The best light hits the turquoise water and golden sand in the early morning, before the beach fills up — shoot from the waterline looking back toward the village for a clean, uncluttered frame. Late afternoon, the warm Balearic sun turns the sand honey-coloured and the paillote bars cast long shadows worth capturing.

July and August bring peak visitor numbers and the Blue Zone parking limits bite hardest — arrive early or consider the bus from La Savina to sidestep the stress entirely. The beach is naturist-friendly, so expect a relaxed, mixed atmosphere and respect the space of others. Swimming is safe, but keep an eye on younger children in the shallower areas near the shore. Opening hours run from sunrise to sunset, so plan your golden-hour swim accordingly.