Your Guide to La Savina Formentera
February 9th, 2010 by Chiquita DelabraIn this article we are going to take a look at Formentera Island’s port of La Savina. There is plenty of hustle and bustle here during the summer months with people arriving from all over Europe. Since there is no airport on the island this is where everyone arrives and leaves from. There is the Hotel Savina Formentera if you want to stay near by the marina, and this is especially handy if you will be doing a lot of sailing.
Another place that you can stay is Hostal La Savina. Despite its name it is not a hostel, but more like a boutique hotel. It recently had new blinds and sunshades installed and it has a pretty decent menu. The food caters to German and Italian tastes. In terms of facilities it is pretty basic, but you get a hairdryer, fridge and satellite TV as standard. It has quite a high percentage of repeat guests as some people like to be near the ferry terminal.
There are two inland salt lakes just next to La Savina: Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix. Estany Pudent is also called stinky pond as a result of its stench. The smell is caused by sulphur bubbling up. But with irrigation in place it really isn’t that bad, and you can still cycle around its wetlands. Indeed walking around both of these lagoons is mandatory if you are interested in wildlife. You even get to see flamingos if you are lucky.
When you step off the ferry you will see that there is a Tourist Information Office. The staff are very friendly here, and I would recommend popping in. They will be able to give you advice on hiring some transport and the best routes to take to explore the island. If you are just on Formentera for a day then the tourist information office will be able to direct you to the beaches of Es Trucadors which are just 20 minutes by bicycle. As you cycle there you will also be able to see Es Cavall d’en Borras.
La Savina is home to the old concentration camp where hundreds were held during the Spanish Civil War. The place is known as Es Campanment, and you should definitely visit.
La Savina Formentera is the island’s port and you can see more about it if you visit this site. It’s pretty good http://hubpages.com/hub/Savina-Formentera
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