From the airport to the city centre Formentera
There is no airport in Formentera. To reach the island, unless you have your own boat, there is only one solution: a 30-minute ferry trip. There are several companies offering similar services that run the Ibiza-Formentera route, and a boat leaves every 30 minutes or so. The easiest and fastest way to get to Formentera is to fly to Ibiza and then go to the ferry terminal in downtown Eivissa. There are several options for getting from Ibiza airport to the ferry terminal (8 km)
By cab. The cost is approximately €18 for the trip, and a few euros more for the night fare.
By bus. Much cheaper than cabs (around €3.50 per trip). Line 10 runs summer and winter to the pier for the capital Formentera (www.ibizabus.com). The journey takes about 25 minutes. There are buses every 20 minutes in summer (15 minutes in July and August) from 6am to midnight, and every 30 minutes in winter from 7am to 11:30pm. In the city center, the bus will drop you off at the port.
Arrival by boat Formentera
You will necessarily arrive by boat on Formentera. You will get to know the small harbor town of La Savina. Cabs, car rental, scooters and bicycles are available in the harbor.
Public transport Formentera
Several bus lines cover the territory of Formentera, all managed by the company Paya (www.busformentera.com)
Line 1 follows a circular route, connecting the port of La Savina, Ses Salines, Sa Roqueta, Es Pujols, San Ferran and San Francesc
Line 2 also leaves from La Savina and goes to El Pilar de La Mola, at the eastern end of the island, passing through San Ferran and San Francesc. Line 2 also stops at several strategic points on the island along the stretch of land between San Ferran and Es Calo
Line 7 follows the same route, except that at San Ferran it goes north to Illetes, passing through Es Pujols
Line 5, connecting La Savina to Cala Saona, in the west of the island, will not operate in 2021.
Bike, scooters & co Formentera
It is possible to get around Formentera by bike. Although the territory has been equipped with new via verde - trails designed for cyclists - since 2021 and has made access to public electric chargers free of charge for hybrid bicycles, don't underestimate the size of the island, it's not so small! Also, be careful at night if you ride on sections of road used by cars, as lighting between towns is very limited or non-existent.
With a driver Formentera
Taxi fares are lower than in France, but beware of the various supplements that can quickly drive up the price. Some indicative rates
La Savina - Es Pujols: 15 €
La Savina - Es Calo de Sant Agusti: 15/20 €
La Savina hasta - La Mola: 30 €
La Savina - Ses Illetes: 13 €.
By car Formentera
Driving. Your French driving license is sufficient. The speed limit is 90 km/h on the road and 50 km/h in town. Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory and a helmet for motorcycles and mopeds is also required. Fines are high.
Parking. No parking on sidewalks or at bus stops. In some places, the police are particularly strict. There are blue (paid) zones in all cities, but there are also zones reserved for residents (green). Do not park in these green spaces under any circumstances, or you may have to go to the impound lot to retrieve your vehicle. The white ones are free or unmarked (check that there are no time limits to respect).
Roads. The general condition of the roads is good, although when it gets wet at night they can be slippery. Some roads, which have become too narrow for the number of cars on them, especially in the interior of the island, are really dangerous. So be careful on the road!
Some instructions that you cannot ignore: the authorized alcohol level in the blood is 0.5 g per liter. This corresponds to two beers or two glasses of wine. It is also forbidden to drive under the effects of drugs and narcotics or other substances, and even after having taken medication that can alter the physical or mental ability required for driving motor vehicles. So it's just like at home, except that here the police are not always very understanding with tourists.
Gas stations. There are only two gas stations on the island: one on the main road between La Savina and Sant Francesc, the other between Sant Francesc and Sant Ferran. So be careful with the level of your fuel and don't hesitate to go to the pump before time..
