Formentera Photo Gallery by DaveL at pbase.com

Formentera

Images from the beautiful Balearic Island of Formentera. Recent visits and favourite places have their own galleries with many more images. You can see them by clicking on one of the gallery thumbnails after the map.
I sometimes post replies to Formentera related questions on TripAdvisor. FormenteraNut TripAdvisor Posts and Twitter

I was last on Formentera in June 2013. Formentera June 2013
Not sure when I'll be able to return, but thanks for joining me over the years, Dave.

Map of Formentera	:: My Formentera ::	:: Cala Saona ::	:: Cap Barbaria ::	:: Es Calo ::	:: Es Cavall ::
:: Es Pujols ::	:: Es Trucadors ::	:: Espalmador ::	:: Illetes ::	:: La Mola ::	:: La Savina ::
:: Llevant ::	:: Migjorn ::	:: Formentera Au Naturel ::	:: Formentera 2012-2015 - From Stewart ::	:: Formentera June 2013 ::	:: Formentera September 2012 ::
:: Formentera June 2012 ::	:: Formentera September 2011 ::	:: Formentera June 2011 ::	:: Formentera 2010 ::	:: Formentera 2009 ::	:: Formentera - Sept 2008 ::
:: Formentera June 2008 ::	:: Formentera 2007 ::	:: Formentera - Sept 2006 ::	:: Formentera - June 2006 ::	:: Formentera Sept 2005 ::	:: Formentera June 2005 ::
:: Formentera 2004 ::	:: Formentera Style - Superyachts ::	:: Ibiza - Formentera Ferries ::	:: Formentera on YouTube ::	All This And More Too - Formentera	Nearly There
My Paradise	Rac� de s'Alga, Espalmador	Stunning	Memories	Illetes Jetty	My Favourite Outing
Es Calo 2008	At The Jetty	Keeping Dry	Adam & Eve	Cala Saona 2008	Es Calo, Afternoon
Beautiful View of La Mola	Cala Saona Boatsheds	La Savina	Fine Pair	Placa de sa Constitucio and Island Church	Human Lottery Machine
Quiet in the main square	Roof Snake at San Francisco	Cafe Passage	El Pilar	El Pilar-Box	Es Calo and Platja de Tramuntana
North Side to La Savina	Both Sides of The Island	Rush-Hour	Rush-Hour	Local Guy	La Mola
Out at Sea	Lighthouse at La Mola	Soaking Up the Atmosphere	Royal Clipper passes La Mola in the late evening sun	In Perspective	Tramuntana
Cala en Baster	Cala en Baster	Coincidence	On Patrol	Mehari - Wedding Limo	Estany des Peix
Estany des Peix	Morning Sky	Bare Boatman	Trip from La Savina	Skipping	Mr Blobby Takes a Break
Italian Style - Perini Navi Superyacht	Artist at Work	Perhaps I Should Tell Him!	Illetes lunchtime	Harbourside	Illetes
Quietly Rustic	Fig Tree	Formentera Conservation	Mehari - Might have been made for Formentera	Late Evening Farming	Whatever Became of Tommy Walsh?
2010 Recycling Madness - Stylish And (2011) Not So Stupid!	Barbaria Headland	Miguel's Harvest	2010 - New Bus Shelters	2011 - Last Year's New Bus Shelter Has Gone!	Just right for afternoon refreshments
Es Calo Harbour	Kite-flying the Mediterranean way	I could stay here forever!	Going Home	Going Home	Time to Go Home, Early Morning, La Savina 2008
:: Beached Maverick Dos Back In Service ::

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DaveL		12-Nov-2013 09:56
Hi KecajN, I've seen a tremendous growth of these piles of stones since I first stayed in the island in 2000. I think this is a relatively recent habit that has altered the landscape at those spots (mainly Es Trucadors, but also at Cap de Barbaria). There is something tranquil and spiritual about these places, especially at sundown, and it may be that people originally wanted to leave a memorial to their amazing experience. I'm afraid that these days, the crowds just seem to follow the pack - although there are often a few really special and beautiful new constructions among all the others. But that's just my guess!

KecajN		11-Nov-2013 15:32
Hi Dave, Since many years I followed your galleries dreaming about visiting Formentera. Now my dreams came true: I spent with my wife unforgettable vacations in the first half of September. Formentera revealed all its beauty to us. But it still keeps one secret: What are figures/objects made of small stones that can be found especially on Es Trucadors (like:http://www.pbase.com/davel/image/104342603)? Who made them? What is their meaning? Jacek

DaveL		21-Sep-2013 09:49
Hi George. Yes, Formentera ferries are very expensive. I've seen comments about a Mediterranea Pitiusa on-line advance booking offer on Tripadvisor, so worth looking there.http://www.mediterraneapitiusa.com/en/ Trasmapi are offering free travel from the airport to the port on bus service 10http://www.trasmapi.com/blog/category/promociones/ As you are staying at Voga Mari, you could ask Astbury for their advice. They might be able to help with tickets.

George		18-Sep-2013 17:08
Hi Dave, Great Photos! Going to formentera next week and staying in Voga Mari! What is the cheapest way to travel from Ibiza to Formentera? the ferries seem quite expensive at EUR45 return...Is it cheaper to book in advance? Thanks for the photos and your help

Elizabeth		09-Jun-2010 19:46
I think it's our terrace in Es Calo!

Erik		26-Jan-2010 18:55
We had the same wonderful appartment in Mygjorn. Nice to see the pics of 'our' terrace!

DaveL		24-Nov-2009 08:38
I'd expect good weather in late May. I might even be there at the same time as you. Dave.

Guest		23-Nov-2009 17:38
Thanks for your wonderful pictures I'm planning to cruise in formentera in late may (22-29). Do you think the weather is nice enough for sunbath, swimming etc... ? thnaks by advance.

DaveL		25-Aug-2009 17:30
I hope to be there soon. Dave.

Guest		25-Aug-2009 14:19
Formentera 2009????????????????

Guest		25-May-2009 19:47
Many thanks for your great pictures - they keep us going through the year. We'll be there in a couple of months.

Veronica		06-May-2009 00:22
I first visited Formentera in last Fall of 1968. It was an exquisite, barren island covered with a maze of rock fences. The old women when they passed you would sing Buenos Diaz. What a diverse group of people: South Africans, a British doctor with a sitar in tow, American and European hippies, German tourists with their young children...Some of my fondest memories in my life were on that magical island. I know it has changed dramatically since those days so I guess it would be prudent of me to not return. It is true that you can't go "home" again.

Honeymoon Couple		21-Jun-2008 13:17
Hi Everyone, you all seem to be as big Formentera fans as me! Perhaps you can all help me? I have actually only visited Illetes beach in Formentera but me and husband fell in love and we want to spend a few days after our wedding in Costa Blanca, Spain. We are looking for somewhere luxurious and special. Can you help?

Guest		13-Jun-2008 14:57
Seems like a long winter but looking forward to our return to Formentera, I look at the pictures over and over again, never getting tired of the views, and like one guest comment we are counting the days.

Rodney		29-May-2008 15:32
Dave, was there in June 06 and it was absolutley magical. Your photos make memories of the wonderful time my partner and I had rush back. Sunning, champagn brunch on the beach and walks of discovery. Aaaaaah!

Howard		27-Apr-2008 20:31
Just four weeks for me until I return! If they ever build an airport on Formentera (they won't) (will they??) then they might as well take a sledgehammer to the earth. I wish it could be tippexed off maps so no-one knows it's there, except us.

Guest		20-Jul-2007 12:23
Nearly there! Counting the days

Louise+Lewis		17-May-2007 11:41
Formentura is a little bit of the Caribbean close to Ibiza with the most beautiful sunsets in the world. The beach is amazing with gorgeous soft white clean sand, and the sea is crystal clear. Its very shallow to quite far out and has pockets of warm and cold water wavering past you. I cant wait to go back there in June (my fifth time)! Be warned..its addictive! Louise & Lewis, Conwy, N.Wales

john astbury		25-Apr-2007 13:22
Hi Dave, you are a star, such lovely photos presented in such a personal and professional way demonstrating your love and appreciation of this beautiful island. Thank you for providing so many people with so much pleasure. Best wishes, John (Astbury)

Guest		18-Mar-2007 20:03
Hello Dave, Booked to go in June 2007. Your photos are brilliant, we feel as though we know it already. Can't wait to actually be in the faboulous places you have shown us. Moya & Peter Hoyland Anglesey 18.3.07

DaveL		29-Sep-2006 14:01
Mike, I first went there around 1990, so you went much earlier than me. There are many more Italian visitors than in those times. Happily a lot of them are nice people who understand the culture. Dave

mike bunell		25-Sep-2006 16:02
davel nice to see formentera is pretty much the same as i was there in 1973 for 6months.possibly more visitors now?

Guest		22-May-2006 19:47
Hi Dave, What beautiful photographs. Finally some photos of Formentera the way we know it and not those grainy brochure pics. Going back in two and a bit weeks and we cannot wait! We were there last June also, and it was fantasic! How can anyone not fall in love with Formentera! Joanne & Martin. Wakefield

Guest		23-Apr-2006 20:47
Hi Dave, Been going there for over 20 years. Still find it magical although a lot busier. Your photos bring it all back . Looking forward to returning this June. Tony V.

ian morrison		20-Apr-2006 15:10
Hi Dave, Just found your pics to remind us of the island, before we go back on May 4th!!

Guest		13-Oct-2005 19:07
Dave, fabulous photographs we feel we are there! we are regular visitors every year missed you by a week this june! one of the few places in the world where we can fully unwind and chill out. Roger & Fran

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