Ferries Formentera

Planning a vacation in the Balearic islands? Formentera is always a great idea! Very popular destination welcomes tourists from all over the world. The island is located in the western Mediterranean Sea, together with Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza it forms the archipelago of the Pitiusas.

🚢 How to get to Formentera from Ibiza

Formentera can be reached via sea only. If you are leaving from the neighboring island of Ibiza you will depart from the port of Elvissa or beaches of Figueretas or Playa d'en Bossa. This ferry crossing lats 30 minutes and it is managed by the ferry companies:

• Balearia

• Mediterranea Pitiusa

• Trasmapi

• Aquabus

🚢 How to get to Formentera from Spain

The port of Formentera is connected to the Spanish mainland ports of Barcelona and Denia by Balearia in just 2 hours of navigation.

Formentera is the smallest and least populated of the Balearic Islands, has no airport and is accessible only by sea. Despite its small size, Formentera enjoys a wide coastline and the presence of numerous beaches, small coves and beautiful views. The island stands out for its great scenic beauty, the transparency of its crystal clear waters and its beautiful sandy beaches. Formentera is the perfect destination for your seaside vacation: relax on the beach, practice water sports or make unforgettable excursions on foot or by bike! 

🏝️ Formentera Beaches:

• Playa de Ses Illetes is considered one of Formentera's most beautiful beaches with its fine white sand, azure sea and enchanting location stretches to S'Espalmador, an uninhabited islet. The beach is part of the Ses Salines Natural Park and a ticket must be paid to access it.

• Playa de Llevant, on the Trucador peninsula, is a wild beach and therefore without services, perfect for those seeking total relaxation and always calm sea. Here, too, a toll must be paid to enter.

• Cala Saona is a favorite beach for families traveling to Formentera this beach stands out because from its pine forest you can candidly see the coast of Ibiza and its hills. 

🏨 Where to stay in Formentera:

There are not many accommodations in Formentera to accommodate tourists, which is why it pays to book in advance: hotels, cottages, hostels and campsites are available, you should just choose according to your budget! 

➔ Formentera offers and discounts:

When booking with  MrFerry you are entitled to all the offers and reductions offered by the ferry companies on ferries to Formentera.

If you are a Balearic resident, check the residents box on the home page and our system will apply the resident discount to all departures and accommodation, so you can compare the best prices at a glance.

For large families, you can request a quote by providing the ID number and documents of all passengers to our customer service.

Don't miss the offers of the shipping companies! Remember that prices tend to go up as departure approaches... Book your ticket to Formentera now!

Ferries from Barcelona to Formentera

This ferry crossing is managed by the ferry company Balearia and include a stopover and a ferry change in Ibiza, and the travel time is approximately 9 hours. Depending on the season, there are 5 to 7 connections per week, which are usually scheduled at night. Almost all ferries have garages to allow several vehicles to board, ideal if you prefer to be completely independent and travel with your own car. You can reserve a reclining seat with footrest located in a more exclusive lounge. Exclusive access cabins equipped with shower/wc and air conditioning are also available, ideal for those who wish to travel in total privacy!

Ferries from Ibiza to Formentera

During high season, about 19 fast ferries run daily, with a travel time of about 30 minutes. Other companies such as Mediterránea Pitiusa, Aquabus and Trasmapi offer additional departures to/from Formentera departing from the main port of Ibiza and from the ports of Figueretas and Playa den Bossa. The crossing lasts about 40 minutes and passengers on board can travel comfortably in the internal or external seats. The fast ferries on the Playa d'en Bossa - Figueretas Formentera routes are hydrofoils and,therefore, do not have garages for loading vehicles. You can only embark on foot or with your bike.

Ferries from Denia to Formentera

This ferry trip is direct and takes about 2.5 hours by fast ferry. Balearia operates non-stop all year round. On board it is possible to embark vehicles and passengers have at their disposal air-conditioned lounges and numerous seats.

♿ The shipping companies operating the ferry crossing to Formentera take into account the safety and welfare of passengers with reduced mobility. They can request assistance and on board they will find enabled spaces.

🐾 Pets are welcome on board the boats. It is important that you carry all the health documentation of your four-legged friend to present at check-in.

 🚫 Traffic restrictions:  if you are traveling with your own car, no problem! However, always remember to check any restrictions on vehicle disembarkation on the island of Formentera, which are usually expected in high season!

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Mr Ferry can calculate you some quotes for large groups with or without vehicle (bus, but also car or motorbike). If you are at least 10 people travelling, please ask for a special price by filling out the specific form. Our staff will contact you soon to calculate the best available offer!