Formentera · beach guide
S'Alga (s'Espalmador) — sea conditions
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What to know
- Character: mid-sized beach, Fine pinkish-white powder
- Facing: SW. Open-water fetch lies toward SW and W, so wind and swell from those directions can enter; land gives stronger shelter toward N, NE, E, SE and NW.
- Access: boat access only
- Parking note: Boat access only; excursion-boat landings banned since 2020, reach by private boat from La Savina
- Typical crowds: moderately busy — Boat-only anchorage off Espalmador; busy with yachts midday
- Local note: clothing-optional
Nearby beaches
- Punta des Borronar · 1.1 km
- Cala Bosc (s'Espalmador) · 1.7 km
- Sa Torreta (s'Espalmador) · 1.7 km
- Es Trucadors · 2.2 km
- Ses Illetes · 3.1 km
Record provenance
Editorial confidence: low · record reviewed: 2026-07-07. A review date records the data review, not a site visit or a guarantee of present conditions.
No independent public source is attached to this inherited editorial record. Treat its static attributes as low-confidence.
Check conditions on arrival. This forecast is not a safety service; follow official advice, lifeguards and local flags.