Estany d’Es Peix

Próximo Ferry | March 17, 2023

A place sheltered from the sea, next to La Savina, but connected to the open sea through a narrow pass called Sa Boca. Is very popular among its visitors, due its tranquility, and its incredible sunsets. Let us tell you everything! Keep reading.

Traditionally, it has been used for fishing and as a shelter for boats. Being sheltered from the sea, it’s like a lagoon with a small opening to the sea that allows the entry of small boats to anchor in the Port of La Savina.

Its natural protection against storms has allowed the proliferation of animal and plant species that make it an exceptional site.

Due to its unique shape, it is the ideal area of Formentera to practice water sports, such as canoeing and saliling, but at the same time it is the quietest area, which makes it ideal for families with children.

Its waters are calm, shallow, ideal for the smallest members of the family and at a very good temperature for bathing. In addition, it has services in the area.

If you travel to Formentera in March

We propose several plans to live Formenera these months of March and April. Take note of everything to see and visit.

The Route of the Mills

It is a very typical image of Formentera, they are cultural heritage, in their history they are reminiscent of the agricultural past of the island where they basically lived on agriculture and fishing.

In Formentera there were seven windmills that fround the frain .They all have the same shape; cylindrical tower, on the top floor are the gears, below where the flour was obtained and on the ground floor where it was stored.

In la Mola you can find the Molí Vell and the Molí de Botigues, in Sant Ferran the Molí d’en Teuet, Molí de ses Roques, Molí d’en Mateu and Molí d’en Jeroni, placed at the west of the church of Sant Francesc, and the already disappeared Molí d’en Simon, in Es Cap de Barbaria.

The best preserved and that can be visited is the Molí Vell. It has been restored so that everyone can known the operation of the mills.

Eat in Sant Francesc Xavier

Is the capital of Formentera, where you can try the very traditional country salad with “peix sec” from Formentera, while enjoying the terraces of the town, which are very quiet in these months.

“peix sec”

Visit the Estany des Peix, a protected natural area

Finally, watching the sunset in the stillness of the water makes it worth visiting and taking a nice memory back home.

Weather in Formentera

Its mild climate throughout the year, gives rise to a Mediterranean vegetation that combines pine and juniper forests. The highest temperature in these months, normally, is about 19º and minimum of 14º. That means that you can enjoy your trip to the fullest.

Book your spring getaway on our website. You will be able to have information in real time of all the offers of the shipping companies, the state of the sea to travel, and the connections to the arrival of the Formentera bus.

¡Have a good trip!🥰