Formentera
A Spanish island in the Mediterranean that belongs to the Balearic Islands together with Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. It is the smallest of the inhabited Balearics and is reached by ferry from Ibiza. White sand beaches and clear shallow water line its shores.
- Where
- Sant Francesc Xavier, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 38.7000, 1.4500
Get the Formentera stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Formentera. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Balearic Islands volume with your photos and a note.
Near Formentera
Es Vedrà 29 km
A small rocky island off the south western coast of Ibiza, 413 metres tall. It is part of the Cala d'Hort nature reserve and lies about 2.5 kilometres offshore. The island is best seen from the beach and cliffs at Cala d'Hort.
Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park 120 km
A natural park in Calpe on the Costa Blanca, built around a limestone rock that rises about 332 metres straight from the sea. A path and a tunnel lead up the rock. It is a sanctuary for seabirds.
Bellver Castle 139 km
A Gothic castle on a hill 3 kilometres west of the centre of Palma de Mallorca. It was built in the 14th century for King James II of Majorca. It is one of the few circular castles in Europe.
Palma Cathedral 141 km
A Gothic cathedral on the waterfront of Palma, known as La Seu. Building started in 1229, and its nave is among the tallest in Europe; Antoni Gaudí worked on its interior in the early 20th century.
Serra de Tramuntana 169 km
A mountain range along the north west coast of Mallorca, with limestone peaks, terraced hillsides and old villages. Walking paths and a winding coast road make it the island's best known stretch of landscape.
Albufera of Valencia 171 km
A freshwater lagoon and estuary on the Gulf of Valencia coast, the main part of the Albufera Natural Park. The protected area covers 21,120 hectares. Rice fields surround the lagoon, and boat trips at sunset are a local tradition.
Xàtiva Castle 173 km
A castle above the city of Xàtiva near Valencia, made up of a twin fortification. The older Castillo Menor was built on Iberian and Roman remains, and the more recent Castillo Mayor was built later. Long walls follow the ridge above the town.
City of Arts and Sciences 177 km
A group of futuristic buildings in the old Turia riverbed in Valencia, designed mostly by Santiago Calatrava. It includes an opera house, a science museum, an aquarium and an IMAX cinema. It was built in stages from 1998 onwards.
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Questions
Where is Formentera?
Formentera is in Sant Francesc Xavier, Balearic Islands, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Es Vedrà (29 km), Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park (120 km), Bellver Castle (139 km).
How do I get the Formentera stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Formentera and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Balearic Islands volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Formentera before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Balearic Islands volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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