At the very north of Formentera, Platja des Trucadors is the first beach you come across heading up the peninsula from La Savina. White sand, shallow turquoise water: it is the easy swim when you arrive on or leave the island, and the starting point of the famous strip of sand heading towards Espalmador.
A few kilometres from La Savina port, in the Ses Salines Natural Park, this fine white-sand beach borders intensely turquoise water. Being so close to the port often makes it a handy stop: a quick swim as you arrive by ferry, or a last dip before heading back to Ibiza.
About Platja des Trucadors
Platja des Trucadors marks the start of the Es Trucadors peninsula, the narrow sandbar stretching north. The water is shallow and translucent, the sand pale, in a setting that already feels very Formentera as you leave the port. It is a family-friendly, accessible beach, ideal for a first swim without crossing the whole island.
Following the sandbar north, you gradually reach the most famous beaches of the point, up to the passage leading to Espalmador. Ses Illetes and its wild twin Platja de Llevant are on the same peninsula, a little further up.
The strip of sand to Espalmador
This area’s special feature is Es Pas, the sandy passage linking the northern tip of Formentera with the islet of Espalmador. In good weather and at low tide, you can walk across to the neighbouring island: about fifty metres separate the two, in water barely a metre deep. It is one of the most memorable experiences in the north of the island.
Be careful, though: only cross in good sea conditions and at the lowest tide. If in doubt or if it is windy, it is better to give up and enjoy the beach. Vehicles cannot go beyond Ses Illetes, but you can park there for free and continue on foot along the sandbar.
Cavall d’en Borràs, the beach just to the south
Cavall d’en Borràs is the first beach you reach as you enter the Ses Salines Natural Park, just before Ses Illetes heading up from La Savina. It is part of the same stretch as Trucadors but far less busy than its neighbour: white sand mixed with washed-up posidonia, shallow water with no waves, and juniper woods behind that hold the dunes in place.
Its name comes from a 19th-century owner of the salt pans. In practice, it is the area’s interesting compromise: the same turquoise water as Ses Illetes with far fewer people on the sand, about two kilometres from La Savina port. The beach faces north-west, which makes it a good spot to stay at the end of the day as the sun sets over the coast of Ibiza opposite.
The seabed slopes very gradually and the water stays shallow for several dozen metres, a real advantage with children. A few seafront places serve fish and rice dishes, in the same style as Ses Illetes but with tables that are easier to get. One detail to know: posidonia builds up on the sand depending on the wind. It is not dirt but a sign that the seagrass meadows are healthy, and park staff do not systematically remove it.
From Cavall d’en Borràs, you can walk to Ses Illetes in a few minutes along the shore, then continue towards the point. It is the easiest way to discover the whole peninsula without getting back in the car.
Access and good practice
Access is through the Ses Salines Natural Park, as for Ses Illetes: regulated, paid vehicle access in season, and free access for pedestrians and bikes. From La Savina, a few kilometres away, you can easily reach the area by car, scooter or hire bike.
If you are coming from Ibiza, our complete guide to the Ibiza-Formentera ferry helps you plan the crossing to La Savina. Once there, our guide to activities in Formentera and the Formentera hotel guide complete your plans.
The peninsula also borders Platja de Llevant, on the other side of the sandbar.
Where to stay near the Trucadors
There is no accommodation on the peninsula, protected by the natural park. You stay either in Es Pujols to the north or at La Savina port if you arrive by ferry.
- Mar Suites Formentera (9.0/10): in Es Pujols, the closest to the peninsula.
- Hostal la Savina (9.1/10): at the port, handy as soon as you step off the boat.
For access conditions and site rules, see the official Formentera tourism website.
