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Communities in Formentera: Maó, the administrative capital of the island, Ciutadella, the former capital, Alaior, Ferreries, Es Mercadal, Es Castell, Sant Lluís and Es Migjorn Gran.

There are other urban centres, namely Sant Climent, Llucmaçanes and Fornells. The first two are in the municipal area of Maó and the third is in the municipal area of Es Mercadal. Maó, in the east, and Ciutadella in the west are the two most populated towns on the island.

The Spanish island Formentera in the Mediterranean, 100 km from the coast of Valencia [ Costa Blanca ].

Formentera is the smallest and most southerly of the Balearic Archipelago. It is 19 km long and lies three nautical miles south of Ibiza.

Geologically the island is divided into two symmetrical but very different halves. The North, has an uneven and rugged coastline with sparse vegetation and numerous islets and reddish and dark sandy beaches. The South is made up of calcareous rock, is flat and has smooth cliffs, gullies sculpted by water and coves of white sand surrounded by pines. The highest elevation of the island is Monte Toro at 357 metres.

Capital City Formentera : Mahon


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Camping

 Camping & Caravaning en Espana

Holiday Homes / Apartments

 Astbury Formentera
Best quality, personally chosen villas, apartments, bungalows and cottages available on the island.

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Hostels

 
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 Spainhostels [ hostal / hostales: simple / basic accommodation ]
 REAJ - Albergue juvenil = spanish youth hostelsn

Hotels in Formentera

 Insotel Club Formentera Playa ****, Formentera Island
Insotel Club Formentera Playa awarded the distinguished "Q" for quality by the Spanish Institute for Touristic Quality, is situated right on the splendid Migjorn Beach in Formentera. The complex has a central building, a group of studios and an annex at 250 m.
Activities : Tennis-court, Sauna, Fitness Center, (Spa & Wellness Centre), Table tennis, Windsurfing, Walking, Cycling, Snorkeling, Swimmingpool Indoor , Swimmingpool Outdoor

 Insotel Club Maryland ***, Formentera Island
Situated on the splendid Migjorn beach on Formentera, we offer you a splendid holiday Club. The Club has bungalows built in typical Mediterranean style and is set in wonderful pine woods.
Activities : Tennis-court, Fitness Center, Children play ground, Table tennis, Windsurfing, Walking, Squash, Snorkeling, Swimmingpool Outdoor

 

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

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 Mundi Color UK
British subsidiary of the largest travel operator on the Iberian Peninsula, and the UK's Number One specialist travel operator to Spain.

Travel Guides Formentera / Related books

Amazon.com - Travel Guides Formentera at Amazon.co.uk 

Ibiza and Formentera (Rough Guide Directions S.) -  by Iain Stewart
Ibiza & Formentera Directions is packed full of ideas for a holiday on these captivating Mediterranean islands, richly illustrated with hundreds of specially commissioned photos. Fitting snugly in your pocket, it is the ideal companion whether you're seeking out the lively clubs of the cosmopolitan capital Ibiza Town or searching for beautiful undeveloped coves such as Cala Boix or Cala Mastella. The full-colour introduction features twenty themed spreads including Kids Ibiza, inland attractions, yoga retreats and chic boutiques. The main section of the guide gives an area-by-area account of the sights, restaurants, hotels, transport and nightlife all supported by photographs. There are detailed maps throughout, on which every listing and review is pinpointed.
Paperback 144 pages (June 30, 2005); Publisher: Rough Guides

Transport / How do I travel to Formentera

No regular and no charter flights to Formentera

 Airport Formentera  -  Frente Aeropuorto  -  See AENA

 
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 Iberia / Opodo - Flights to Formentera

 British Airways /Opodo  -  Flight tickets Formentera

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 Balearia 
 Pitra.com  -  Ferry Ibiza - Barcelona v.v.
 Transmediterranea.net  -  Ferry Ibiza - Barcelona v.v.
 Umafisa  -  Ibiza - Barcelona, Formentera

 Red de Oficinas

 Maps International  -  Maps of Formentera  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Map of Formentera  -  AA Essential Ibiza and Formentera at Amazon.co.uk  


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 Travel Insurance

 Mao  -  administrative capital of Formentera

 Visit Balears  -  to see and do
oo T o see and do at Illes Balears : Art and culture, Nature, Sports, Gastronomy, Crafts and traditions, Leisure / shopping / fun and nightlife, General information, History, Photographs
oo Planning your holiday at Illes Balears : Getting there, Getting about, Where to sleep, What you should know, Tourist information offices

 Governmern Balearic Islands  -  Govern de les Illes Balears

 Es Cap de Barbaria
 Es Pujols
 La Mola
 Las Salinas
 Puerto de la Sabina
 San Ferrari
 San Francisco de Formentera

 Diving  -  Diving School La Mola
 Formentera Mar  -  marina
 Playa's in Formentera
Cala Sahona, Es Pujols, Illetes, Migjom, Sa Roqueta, Zona de Levante

 Cuisine - Spanish cooking

 Spaintour  -  Typical Spanish Dishes
The Book of Spanish Cooking by Hilaire Walden
From apple cake to zarzuela, this collection of recipes, while not all-encompassing, is a great introduction to the richness of the Spanish cuisine - and at a relative bargain price, to boot. Also recommended: This series's installments on North African, Mediterranean, Greek and French provincial cooking, antipasti, pasta, light pasta sauces, and pizzas and Italian breads.
ISBN: 1557880638
Traditional Spanish Cooking b y Janet Mendel 
Traditional Spanish Food is based on village cooking, with broad regional styles. Following years of res earch and inspired by her love of Spanish food, Janet Mendel has brought together a wonderful collection of recipes, fro m pastries to paella.
Publisher: Garnet Publishing, Ltd.; ASIN: 1859640524

History of Spain

 Wikipedia  -  History of Spain
The original peoples of the Iberian peninsula (in the sense that they are not known to have come from elsewhere), consisting of a number of separate tribes, are given the generic name of Iberians. This includes the Basque, the only pre-Roman Iberian people surviving to the present day as a separate ethnic group......

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Guitarra.net

Web Portals / Search engines / Formentera Directories

 FormenteraNet
 Guia Formentera
 Formenera Online
 Totformentera.com
 Ibizahoy - Ibiza y Formentera - El Buscador Más Rápido!

 Terra  -  portal
 Yahoo! Spain  -  Yahoo! guide to the country and all its regions


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