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Set sail from La Savina for a private full-day cruise to the sugar-white sands of Ses Illetes and the flat, wild bank of Es Espalmador. This seven-hour charter balances relaxed beach stops, snorkeling over Posidonia meadows, and the option to lunch ashore.
Set sail from La Savina for a private full-day cruise to the sugar-white sands of Ses Illetes and the flat, wild bank of Es Espalmador. This seven-hour charter balances relaxed beach stops, snorkeling over Posidonia meadows, and the option to lunch ashore.
You push off from La Savina as the harbor loosens its grip and the water immediately brightens—aquamarine giving way to the thin white lip of Ses Illetes. The sailboat slips along shallow sandbars, the skipper trimming sheets as the island’s low profile and bleached dunes unfold. On a calm day the sea reflects cloud shadows; when the wind rises it is a clean, fast ride with spray on your face.
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Operated by CharterAlia Boat Hire Formentera · La Savina, Balearic Islands
You push off from La Savina as the harbor loosens its grip and the water immediately brightens—aquamarine giving way to the thin white lip of Ses Illetes. The sailboat slips along shallow sandbars, the skipper trimming sheets as the island’s low profile and bleached dunes unfold. On a calm day the sea reflects cloud shadows; when the wind rises it is a clean, fast ride with spray on your face.
Geology here is simple and honest: uplifted limestone and millennia of sand transport built the spit of Ses Illetes and the flat, bare bank of Es Espalmador. The area sits above Posidonia meadows—vital, protected seagrass that anchors marine life and keeps the water clear. Human history is small-scale: salt works, modest fishing hamlets and seasonal Ibiza-Formentera links that shaped local culture and seafood traditions.
Expect a pace split between cruising, anchored snorkeling stops, and a beach lunch — most groups disembark at a beachfront restaurant or picnic on soft sand. Snorkeling reveals garfish, wrasse and dense seagrass; paddleboards offer a slow, private way to explore coves. The skipper provides equipment and a dinghy for easy landings, so mobility is straightforward for most travelers.
Practical guidance: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a wind layer, waterproof bag for electronics, and small cash for beach restaurants. Arrive early to load smoothly in La Savina, and respect marked marine-protected zones—anchoring on Posidonia is restricted. For a private seven-hour charter, hydration and basic sea sickness precautions make the day comfortable and memorable.
Yes—the charter includes snorkeling equipment and scheduled stops for swimming in calm coves and over shallow Posidonia meadows.
Groups can choose to disembark and eat at a beachfront restaurant on Ses Illetes or bring a picnic; check with the operator about restaurant availability and timings.
Capacity varies by vessel; confirm with the operator at booking. The trip is sold as a private charter, suitable for small groups and families.
No—this is a skipper-operated private trip; passengers do not need sailing skills, though basic mobility for boarding the dinghy is required.
CharterAlia Boat Hire Formentera operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from La Savina as the harbor loosens its grip and the water immediately brightens—aquamarine giving way to the thin white lip of Ses Illetes. The sailboat slips along shallow sandbars, the skipper trimming sheets as the island’s low profile and bleached dunes unfold. On a calm day the sea reflects cloud shadows; when the wind rises it is a clean, fast ride with spray on your face.
You push off from La Savina as the harbor loosens its grip and the water immediately brightens—aquamarine giving way to the thin white lip of Ses Illetes. The sailboat slips along shallow sandbars, the skipper trimming sheets as the island’s low profile and bleached dunes unfold. On a calm day the sea reflects cloud shadows; when the wind rises it is a clean, fast ride with spray on your face.
Geology here is simple and honest: uplifted limestone and millennia of sand transport built the spit of Ses Illetes and the flat, bare bank of Es Espalmador. The area sits above Posidonia meadows—vital, protected seagrass that anchors marine life and keeps the water clear. Human history is small-scale: salt works, modest fishing hamlets and seasonal Ibiza-Formentera links that shaped local culture and seafood traditions.
Expect a pace split between cruising, anchored snorkeling stops, and a beach lunch — most groups disembark at a beachfront restaurant or picnic on soft sand. Snorkeling reveals garfish, wrasse and dense seagrass; paddleboards offer a slow, private way to explore coves. The skipper provides equipment and a dinghy for easy landings, so mobility is straightforward for most travelers.
Practical guidance: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a wind layer, waterproof bag for electronics, and small cash for beach restaurants. Arrive early to load smoothly in La Savina, and respect marked marine-protected zones—anchoring on Posidonia is restricted. For a private seven-hour charter, hydration and basic sea sickness precautions make the day comfortable and memorable.