Formentera Beach Voted Best in Spain

If you love beaches, you will love Playa de Ses Illetes in Formentera as it has been voted best beach in Spain in the 2014 Travellers' Choice section in Tripadvisor, and is also ranked as the top of 25 attractions on the island.

The beach is a slender sandbar which stretches towards the tiny island of Espalmador and reviews include:

Balearic Islands Beaches in Top 10 in Spain 2013

Following our previous blog on the Canary Islands' beaches in the Top 10 in Spain for 2013, the Balearic Islands are also proud of having not only 2 in the Top 10, but also having 1 of these featuring at number 12 in the Top 25 Beaches in the World!

Playa de Ses Illetas, Formentera

Voted in at number 2 in Spain, and number 12 in the World is Playa de Ses Illetas in Formentera with the following comments being made:

• You have emerald water on both sides which makes it unique
• Crystal clear water
• Amazing views
• Feels like being in the Caribbean
• Incredible sunsets

Voted in at number 9 in Spain is Es Trenc in Mallorca with the following comments being made:

• Blue waters, white sands and a cool breeze
• Transparent and warm water
• Uncommercialised - a must see
• Shallow and safe for children
• Like the Caribbean

With both Formentera and Mallorca featuring in the Top Beaches for 2013, how about experiencing a holiday in Formentera for a change and experience a touch of the Caribbean.

Formentera Salt Marshes - Did You Know?

The flat and salty marshes found along the road leading from La Savina to Es Pujols in Formentera are famous for their birdlife.  The most common species include the heron and the fen duck.

During the summer season, the grounds of the marshes are visited by flamingoes.

Until recently [1955] it was commercial viable to produce salt here, but the area was then declared a listed zone and now the area forms a nature reserve.

Balearics - La Virgen del Carmen Festivities

If you are on your Balearic Islands holidays this weekend then Corona Holidays suggest that take advantage of the local festivities which will be going on over this weekend ...16-18 July.
This Festival pays tribute to the seafarers and is held mainly on the Sunday - 18 July.  The main event consists of a maritime procession and a floral offering at the seashore in memory of seamen.  Mass is then held in hour of the patron saint of seafarers - the Virgin of Carmen.

Festivities take place in all the towns and cities that are located close to the coast.

MALLORCA
Head to places such as Palma, Cala Ratjada, Colonia Sant Jordi, Colonia Sant Pere, Port d'Andratx, Puerto Pollensa, Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Sa Rapita

MENORCA
Ciutadella [starting at 20:00 18 July]

FORMENTERA
Es Pujos, La Savina

Formentera Fair and Market

If you are on your holiday in Formentera in the Canary Islands at any time during July and August 2010 then head to La Savina [located in the northwest of the island] for one of the busiest seasons for street markets.

The small island of Formentera is well-known for its local crafts and you will have the opportunity to buy some as souvenirs of your Formentera holiday, such as knitwear, ceramics, cheese, honey and the island's own hierbas drink.

Formentera is a smaller - and much quieter - island than its neighbour Ibiza, and is better for those looking for relaxing days on the beach, a good meal and and evening stroll rather than hectic nightlife.  A Formentera holiday is therefore popular with families and has beaches to suit everybody. You will find windsurfing, sailing and water-skiing available and some beaches have pedalies for children.

So if a holiday in Formentera is something you may be interested in, just give us a call.

Palma - Formentera - Palma Regatta

The Royal Yacht Club of Palma will be organising this inter-island regatta that takes place between Mallorca and Formentera for the 10th year in a row. During the whole week the competitors will be taking to the sea on their journey to Formentera and back again to Palma.

The competition - the Pepe Bellver Memorial - starts in the waters of the bay of Palma this Saturday, 5 September at midday, and heads over to La Savina in Formentera and competitors return a week later on the 12/13 September.

There are some 40 vessels making the crossing and in good conditions it should take about 12 hours to travel the 75 miles - in a low wind it can take up to 20 hours. So if you are in Mallorca this Saturday, why not head for Palma for the start of the race?

We can offer you flights to Mallorca and hotel accommodation along the Paseo Maritimo overlooking the marina - just give us a call, send an enquiry. We can also organise accommodation for you on the island of Formentera.