The experience that awaits you
Leaving from La Savina port, this trip is aboard a llaüt, the traditional wooden fishing boat of the Pitiusas, chartered for your group for 4 hours, morning or afternoon. A skipper takes you along the Ses Illetes peninsula and then to the islet of Espalmador, two spots that look far better from the water than from the crowded summer beach.
The plan stays flexible: snorkelling stops (masks and snorkels for all ages provided), a paddleboard on board, a nap on the large foredeck sun pad. No meal is provided, but the boat has a cool box: bring your own drinks and picnic, which often works out cheaper than lunch at a beach bar in Illetes.
A boat to yourselves, without the noise of the big catamarans
The meeting point is at the Polígon de la Marina in La Savina, where the ferries from Ibiza arrive. If you are staying in Ibiza, take a morning ferry for the afternoon trip: the crossing takes 30 to 35 minutes. In bad weather, the trip is rescheduled for another date.
Who it is for, and who it is not for
Who it is for: couples, families or small groups of friends who want Illetes and Espalmador without the crowds, and who prefer a boat with character to a yacht. Less suited if you want a party vibe with a DJ and open bar. Languages offered: English, Spanish, Italian and Catalan. The price shown by GetYourGuide (from €130 per person as of 28 September 2026) varies with group size, so check the total before confirming.
Espalmador is a protected private islet with no shops or facilities: the whole point is to arrive by sea and stop above the posidonia meadows that give the water its turquoise colour. Remember biodegradable sunscreen.
- Duration: 4 hours, morning or afternoon departure
- Departure: La Savina port (Formentera)
- Included: skipper, fuel and insurance, snorkelling kits, paddleboard, cool box, freshwater shower
- Bring: swimsuit, towel, drinks and snacks
- Skipper’s languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Catalan
Before you go, have a look at our guide to Ses Illetes beach and our article on posidonia, which gives the water its colour.
