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A narrow spit of sand at the northern tip of Formentera, with water on both sides and views of s’Espalmador. Only reachable on foot from Ses Illetes.
What makes Es Cavall d’en Borràs special
Drive, cycle or walk from La Savina into the Parc Natural de ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera, and the first beach you come to is Es Cavall d’en Borràs. It lies just south of Ses Illetes, separated from it by a rocky stretch and the little beach of Es Carregador. It’s less well known than its northern neighbour. The beach takes its name from the rocky point beside it, which was named after the late-19th-century owner of Formentera’s salt works.
The sand is white and fine, mixed with posidonia: seagrass washed up from the sea. The underwater meadows of this seagrass are part of the natural park’s UNESCO World Heritage site. The water is clear and shallow, and there are usually few waves.
The beach faces north-west. You look across the water to the coast of Ibiza, with the islets of Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell in the distance. Thanks to this position, you can watch the sun set from here. Behind the beach lie a protected dune system and a dense forest of savines (Phoenician juniper).
Getting there and parking
From the port of La Savina it’s about 2 km on foot or by bike. So if you arrive by boat from Ibiza, you can walk straight there. By car or scooter, follow the road along the Estany Pudent, where the natural park entrance is. Then take the first signposted turning to the west.
The car parks come under the natural park’s access scheme around Ses Illetes. In 2026 it applied from 10 May to 15 October, and anyone who didn’t live on Formentera paid per car or motorbike. In May, the second half of September and the first half of October, the Cavall d’en Borràs 1 car park was exempt from the controls. That exception didn’t apply when it was very busy or the weather was bad. Pedestrians and cyclists paid nothing. Check the current rules before you go.
Facilities
There are restaurants right on the beach, including Beso Beach and El Tiburón. Whether they’re open and what they offer varies from season to season. Wooden boardwalks lead across the dunes to the beach.
Tips for your visit
- If you want to see the sunset, check what time the sun goes down before you go. In summer it doesn’t set until late in the evening.
- With its shallow water and few waves, the beach suits families with young children. Always stay close to them, though.
- Combine your visit with Ses Illetes, just north of this beach.
- If you’re coming by car in July or August, arrive early: parking in the natural park is limited.
Respecting nature
Use the boardwalks so that the protected dunes stay intact. Take your rubbish with you. Leave washed-up posidonia where it is: this seagrass is part of the natural beach and dune system.
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Practical information
- Address
- 07871, Balearen
- Coordinates
- 38.73996, 1.42957 · Show on map
- Good for
- sunsets, families with children, swimming in shallow water and a visit straight from the boat in La Savina
- Best time to go
- Towards sunset (the beach faces north-west)
- Price guide
- Entry fee for cars and motorbikes for anyone who doesn’t live on Formentera, natural park, 2026: car €5–€7, motorbike €3–€5, depending on the period; free on foot and by bike.
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