Countryside (fincas)

Formentera, Spain

Home to countryside gems like El Restaurante de los Molinos.

Places in Countryside (fincas)

• El Restaurante de los Molinos A countryside gem specialising in traditional Spanish dishes with locally sourced produce and wood-fired oven grilled meats.

Practical notes for Formentera

Best time to visit

May to June and September offer warm weather with fewer crowds than the peak July-August season.

Getting around

Formentera is best explored by scooter or bicycle, with Es Pujols and the island's beaches connected by short rides.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Language

Spanish and Catalan. English is common in tourism.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Formentera's dining scene continues to draw acclaimed chefs, with Pecador, headed by famous Catalan chef Nandu Jubany, bringing a farm-to-table ethos with typical Catalan dishes, complementing the island's long-standing hippy market and nightlife culture.

Other neighborhoods in Formentera

• Es Pujols — A beach area home to the Blanco Hotel and tranquil beachfront dining.
• Mijorn beach (sand dunes) — Home to Dunas de Formentera among the sand dunes.

Read the full Formentera guide