Crystal-clear calas, the Ses Salines nature park and the beaches of Formentera – only a short hop from Ibiza.
May to October – the well-known bays get very crowded in July and August.
Day trips and week-long charters – short distances, lots of swim stops.
What you should know before your trip – based on official sources, as of October 2026.
As everywhere in the Balearics, anchoring on Posidonia seagrass is generally prohibited (Decree 25/2018). There are large meadows especially off Formentera – anchor on sand or use buoys. Map: ideib.caib.es/posidonia.
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Ses Salines Nature Park has buoy zones, including the bay of s'Alga (Espalmador), south of Caló de s'Oli (Formentera) and at Platja de ses Salines (Ibiza). You must moor to the buoys there.
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Only on sand – anchoring on Posidonia seagrass is prohibited. In the buoy zones of Ses Salines Nature Park (e.g. Espalmador) you must use a buoy.
Not if you hire a skipper. For bareboat charter, operators require a licence recognised in the country – the exact requirement depends on boat size and engine power and is stated in the listing. In our boat search you can also filter for “No licence needed”.
May to October – the well-known bays get very crowded in July and August.
As of October 2026. Rules and fees can change – please check the linked official sources and with your charter company before departure. No legal advice.
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