RSSTaking a Holiday on Formentera Spain
Feb 11
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So you have decided to go Balearic, but which of the four islands should you choose? Mallorca, Menorca, Eivissa and Formentera are four gems in the Mediterranean sea, off the Iberian Peninsula’s eastern coastline. Each has its own characteristics, from the tourist resorts of Mallorca to the unspoiled beauty of Formentera. They also have some shared characteristics, such as the languages of Catalan and Spanish, and the capital of Palma de Mallorca. They form an autonomous community, and are a separate province of Spain. Formentera is the least accessible of the islands as it does not have an airport. [youtube:C66UEmVZ65E;[link:Es Pujols Formentera];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C66UEmVZ65E&feature=related]
Formentera is a beautiful island, but it has to be said that the accommodation is basic. And there is really only one resort, which is the village of Es Pujols. Es Pujols is a network of low rise buildings built around a crescent-shaped beach and beautiful blue ocean, which is shallow and extremely warm in the summer. You can choose from a range of hotels, apartments and hostels. Some of them have their own swimming pool, but this should not be such a big factor in your decision since you will probably spend most of your time at the beach. [I:http://planethero.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/AdonciaAbadiano0.jpg]
Formentera resorts are limited to just Es Pujols so if you want the resort experience then that is the place for you. However, you can also enjoy many other types of holiday. There are a lot of rural farmhouses that are rented out for the summer. There are only a few thousand houses on the island in total so it is difficult to book one. You need to be very quick. If you miss out on the farmhouses then you will find that the hotels are often called hostels. This doesn’t mean that they are youth hostels with people all packed in rooms and sharing beds, but it does indicate that the accommodation on the island is pretty basic.
So where should you stay on Formentera? One great option is around San Ferran because of its central location. It is a good base with a decent range of shops, and you are just five minutes drive from Sant Francesc if there is something you can’t find. It is a 10 minute cycle through vineyards to get to Es Pujols, and if you want to explore quieter beaches you are about the same distances from Platja de Mitjorn and Platja de Tramuntana.
Formentera is a small island so wherever you choose to be based, you will have access to the other parts of the island.
When it comes to choosing Formentera resorts there is really only one option, and that is Es Pujols. For details on other places to stay see the article http://hubpages.com/hub/Formentera-Resorts.
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