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A rocky stretch of shoreline, about 2 km long, on Formentera’s north coast, with small sandy coves and clear water. No facilities; sturdy shoes needed.
What makes Cala en Baster special
No sand and no beach bar: Cala en Baster is a small rocky cove on Formentera’s north coast. It lies close to the village of Sant Ferran de ses Roques, in the municipality of Formentera. The shore is made up of stones and rock shelves. According to the Balearic Islands tourist board, it’s about 150 metres long and 20 metres wide.
What sets it apart are the caves in the sandstone rock faces. Fishermen dug them out by hand to keep their boats in, and the boats are launched down wooden slipways into the sea. On Formentera, boathouses like these are called escars.
The water is clear, with a rocky seabed that lends itself well to snorkelling. You come here for the rocks, the clear water and the boathouses, not for comfort.
Getting there and parking
From Sant Ferran de ses Roques, follow the signs towards Es Pujols. At the junction, take Carrer de Cala en Baster as far as the entrance to the cove, at the top of the cliff. You can park there. It’s about 3 kilometres from Sant Ferran.
The parking area is small, and the last stretch of road may be unpaved. In high season, arrive early, or come by bike or on foot from Sant Ferran.
From the parking area, a short path takes you down along the cliff. The path is rocky and steep in places.
Facilities
There’s nothing here: no bar, no toilets and no lifeguard. Bring drinking water, food and sun protection, and a parasol if you like. For shopping and a café terrace, head to Sant Ferran.
Tips for your visit
- Wear sturdy shoes for the climb down and water shoes for getting into the sea. The rocks are rough.
- Bring a snorkel set for the clear water.
- Avoid going when the east wind (llevant) is blowing. Formentera’s tourist board advises against visiting the cove then.
- Look at the boathouses from the outside, and leave the boats, slipways and fishing gear alone.
- According to the Balearic Islands tourist board, naturist swimming is also an option here.
- Platja de Migjorn and the Torre de Punta Prima are each a few kilometres away.
Safety and nature
Don’t climb on the rock faces above the caves, and take all your rubbish away with you.
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Practical information
- Address
- Camino de Can Joan de Sa Punta, 4093, 07871, Balearic Islands
- Coordinates
- 38.70234, 1.47794 · Show on map
- Good for
- snorkelling, photography (boat caves), peace and quiet and swimming off the rocks
- Parking
- Small parking area at the top of the cliff
- Best time to go
- Late spring to early autumn, in calm weather without an east wind
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