Ses Illetes
The turquoise sandbar in the north of Formentera. Shallow water, white sand, and the classic anchorage for yacht days. Lunch at Juan y Andrea or Beso Beach is a 5-minute tender ride away.
Ibiza – Formentera
Ibiza to Formentera Yacht Charter
The most-requested route from Ibiza. ~5 nautical miles, ~30 minutes by motor yacht, and four anchorages that make a full day on the water.
The route in 60 seconds
5 nautical miles, 30 minutes
From Marina Botafoch in Ibiza Town to Ses Illetes on the north tip of Formentera. About 30 minutes on a motor yacht, longer on slower boats. The route hugs the south coast of Ibiza past Cala Jondal and Cap des Falcó before crossing the channel.
Most yacht days do the round trip with two to three anchorage stops, lunch ashore and a sunset return.
Sample day
- 10:30Pickup at Marina Botafoch, Ibiza
- 11:00Cross to Ses Illetes (~30 min by motor yacht)
- 12:00Anchor and swim, paddle / seabob
- 13:30Tender to Beso Beach or Juan y Andrea for lunch
- 16:00Move to Espalmador or Cala Saona for the afternoon
- 18:30Drift back via Es Vedrà for sunset
- 20:00Return to Marina Botafoch
Where you anchor
Four Formentera stops worth the day
S'Espalmador
Uninhabited island between Ibiza and Formentera. Mud baths on the south side, calm protected anchorage on the west, snorkeling around the rocks.
Cala Saona
Formentera's west coast cove with red cliffs and a wide beach. Sunset stop on the way home. Big Sur restaurant on the bluff.
Es Caló de Sant Agustí
Tucked east-coast harbour with a working fishing village and one of the quietest restaurants on the island, Es Ministre.
Yachts for the route
Boats that handle the crossing well
Motor yachts of 43 ft and above are most comfortable in the channel. Smaller day boats can do it on calm days. We match the boat to your group size and what the wind is doing that morning.
Plan it
Book the Formentera day on WhatsApp
Send dates and group size. We confirm the boat, the route and the lunch booking the same day during the season.
FAQs
People Also Ask For
How long does it take to sail from Ibiza to Formentera?
About 30 minutes by motor yacht from Marina Botafoch to Ses Illetes. The crossing is roughly 5 nautical miles. Sailboats and slower day boats take 45–60 minutes.
Where can we anchor on the Formentera coast?
The most popular anchorages are Ses Illetes (turquoise sandbar in the north), Cala Saona (west coast for sunset), S'Espalmador (uninhabited island between Ibiza and Formentera) and Es Caló de Sant Agustí (east coast).
Where do we eat on a Formentera yacht day?
Beso Beach (Ses Illetes), Juan y Andrea (Ses Illetes, classic), Big Sur (Cala Saona), 10.7 Restaurant (Migjorn) and Es Ministre (San Francesc) are the names guests ask for. We can pre-arrange the table.
Which yacht is best for the Ibiza–Formentera route?
Most boats handle it well. For comfort in open water, motor yachts of 43+ ft (e.g., Pardo 43, Vanquish 43, Fairline 52) are ideal. Day boats under 32 ft can do it on calm days but the ride is more exposed.
Is it possible to do an overnight Formentera trip?
Yes, our 50+ ft yachts have cabins. Anchoring overnight at Espalmador is one of the most photographed Ibiza experiences. We can plan a 2–3 day Ibiza-Formentera-Ibiza route.
How much does a Formentera day charter cost?
From €1,500–€2,500 on a day boat, €4,000–€7,000 on a 50–70 ft motor yacht, plus fuel (€600–€1,200 for the day) and any food/drinks pre-arranged.