Es Arenals Beach, Formentera
✅ Wide sandy beach, hence its name, in the Migjorn area.
✅ With all the necessary facilities to spend an excellent day at the beach.
✅ Shallow depth when entering the sea but be careful with offshore currents.
Es Arenals beach is located in the southwest area of Formentera and forms part of the Migjorn beach, characterized by the width of its sandbank and the shallow depth when entering the sea.
✅ Wide sandy beach, hence its name, in the Migjorn area.
✅ With all the necessary facilities to spend an excellent day at the beach.
✅ Shallow depth when entering the sea but be careful with offshore currents.
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To get to the beach of Es Arenals you have to take the main road, towards La Mola until you find, at kilometer 10.9, the detour to the right that indicates it. A crossroads with two directions.
To go to Es Arenals, you have to take the one on the left, by the one on the right you would arrive at La Fragata beach.
From this point and onwards, you can take almost any of the roads that go to the sea either by car, motorcycle or bicycle and you will reach the beach of Es Arenals, although the most comfortable is continue along the paved road until you find the parking lot located just behind the beach dunes.
Es Arenals beach is a section of Migjorn beach and owes its name to the wide sandy area that always maintains this section of coast.
In any case, it must be said that all this part of the Formentera coast is affected, especially in winter, by storms that can modify the appearance of the area from one year to the next and Es Arenals is no exception.
In any case, the usual thing is to be able to have a very wide beach between the dunes and the seashore, as well as a very slow depth drop with which you can touch the bottom for many meters when entering the sea.
The ideal conditions to visit Arenals is when the wind blows from the East or North since the sea will be flat and the white sand and the blue of the sea will show dreamy blues for anyone who visits it.
Es Arenals beach has all the necessary services to spend a fantastic day at the beach.
You will find sunbed and umbrella rentals at various concessions along the stretch of beach, as well as two kiosks where you can have a drink or kill your hunger.
The beach also has several restaurants in case you prefer this option, both for lunch and dinner.
On the beach of Es Arenals there is a lifeguard station from the beginning of May to the end of October and you always have to observe the color of the flag to know the swimming conditions. Despite all the charms of this area of Migjorn, we must be especially alert since, offshore, we can find currents that can endanger our safety.
There is nothing more magical than enjoying an evening on Migjorn beach, with the sun slowly setting on the horizon over the cliffs of Cap de Barbaria. Accompanied by the sound of the waves, savoring a freshly made mojito.
If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere and breathtaking views, Chiringuito Gitana, located at the far eastern end of the beach, is the perfect choice. Here, amidst warm colors and an authentic vibe, you’ll find a little corner of paradise.
On the other side, at the far western end, Chiringuito KM11 awaits you, a perfect spot for those seeking a unique experience and a consistently fun atmosphere. Excellent cocktails and a spectacular view will accompany you until the last ray of sunshine, set to the rhythm of carefully selected music.
Whatever your choice, a sunset at Migjorn is a moment to always remember from your holidays in Formentera.
I’m Ramón Tur, the person behind everything written and photographed on this website about Formentera. I discovered the island in 1972 when my parents, aboard the mythical Joven Dolores, took me on vacation from Ibiza for the first time, and it was love at first sight that has only grown stronger over time, making Formentera my place of residence for many years now. If you wish, you can follow me on Instagram @4mentera.com_
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