BeachPlatja des Copinyar
The easternmost part of Platja de Migjorn on Formentera’s south coast, with a sandy seabed that stretches a long way out to sea.
What makes Es Arenals special
Between Es Valencians and Es Copinar lies Es Arenals. It’s one of the beaches that make up Platja de Migjorn, the long stretch of beach along Formentera’s south coast. You’ll find it in the eastern part of Migjorn, in the municipality of Formentera.
The sand is fine and pale, and there are dunes behind the beach. The turquoise water stays shallow for a long way: you can wade out quite a distance before you need to swim. According to Formentera’s tourist board, that’s why the beach is popular with families. It’s also one of the busiest sections of Migjorn.
You can snorkel around the rocky stretches nearby.
Getting there and parking
Take the PM-820 towards La Mola and turn off to the south. The access road to the beach is Carrer des Arenals. You can park by the beach; according to the official tourism website, parking is free. In July and August it fills up fast, so arrive early.
Es Arenals is also within easy reach by bike. If you enjoy walking, you can follow the shore to other parts of Migjorn.
Facilities
According to Formentera’s tourist board, you’ll find:
- restaurants and beach bars (chiringuitos)
- sunlounger hire
- kayak hire
- a lifeguard
What’s available depends on the season, and outside the summer some of it may be closed. Public showers and toilets haven’t been confirmed, so don’t count on them.
Tips for your visit
- Want more space? Walk west along the shore; Migjorn goes on for kilometres.
- Water shoes are handy for the rocky patches in the water.
- Bring a snorkel set if you’d like to snorkel around the rocks.
- Pack sun cream, a hat and perhaps your own parasol; there’s little natural shade.
- Keep off the dunes and use the paths down to the beach.
- Es Copinar and the small cove of Caló des Mort are close by.
- According to Formentera’s tourist board, you can also watch the sunset from Es Arenals.
Nature and dunes
The dunes behind Es Arenals are part of Migjorn’s protected coastal area. The plants hold the sand in place, so stick to the existing paths and take your rubbish away with you.
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Practical information
- Address
- Carrer des Arenals, 4471, 07872, Illes Balears
- Coordinates
- 38.66609, 1.51014 · Show on map
- Good for
- families with children (water stays shallow a long way out), swimming, snorkelling by the rocks and kayaking
- Parking
- Car park by the beach, free according to formentera.es; fills up quickly in July and August
- Best time to go
- June to September for swimming; arrive early in July and August
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