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- Walk the sand spit — The beach is basically a long, skinny ribbon of powdery sand that you can stroll along with the sea on both sides. Walking the spit at low tide feels almost cinematic: shallow turquoise water lapping each footstep, little coves to pop into, and great vantage points for photos. Personal favorite — it’s simple, free, and nothing beats that feeling of being surrounded by water. In the evening the route becomes a mellow moonlit walk if you don’t mind fewer people and a lot more quiet.
- Snorkel the Posidonia meadows — Crystal-clear water and extensive seagrass beds mean visibility is excellent and small fish are everywhere; it’s one of Spain’s healthiest underwater habitats. The shallow depths make it beginner-friendly and rewarding: you’ll often see colorful wrasse, cuttlefish,
- Walk the sand spit — The beach is basically a long, skinny ribbon of powdery sand that you can stroll along with the sea on both sides. Walking the spit at low tide feels almost cinematic: shallow turquoise water lapping each footstep, little coves to pop into, and great vantage points for photos. Personal favorite — it’s simple, free, and nothing beats that feeling of being surrounded by water. In the evening the route becomes a mellow moonlit walk if you don’t mind fewer people and a lot more quiet.
- Snorkel the Posidonia meadows — Crystal-clear water and extensive seagrass beds mean visibility is excellent and small fish are everywhere; it’s one of Spain’s healthiest underwater habitats. The shallow depths make it beginner-friendly and rewarding: you’ll often see colorful wrasse, cuttlefish, and seagrass waving in the current. Not a nighttime activity — stick to daylight when you can actually see what you’re following.
- Float and paddle in the calm turquoise shallows — Because the beach forms a natural lagoon in places, stand-up paddleboarding or just floating feels effortless: flat water, warm temperature, and little chop. It’s also a great way to quietly drift over the meadows without disturbing anything. Do this at sunrise or late afternoon to dodge the crowds; at night it’s best avoided unless you’re with a guide and lights.
- Sunset panorama with Ibiza on the horizon — The western-facing tip lines up perfectly with Ibiza’s silhouette and anchored boats, creating a postcard sunset that’s uniquely Formentera-level tranquil. People gather for the view, but because the beach is long there’s space to find a quiet spot. After dark the vibe calms down—some places nearby keep a soft, acoustic or ambient background, but the beach itself turns into a quiet place for reflection and photos of the lights across the water.
- Nature and dune walks plus stargazing — The dunes, scrub, and shallow lagoons around the beach are part of a protected coastal system; short walks off the sand reveal unique plants, birdlife, and viewpoints that feel a world away from the packed spots. At night the low light pollution makes for surprisingly good stargazing; bring a sweater and a blanket and you can have the Milky Way almost to yourself on a clear night.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.