The island of Espalmador is just north of the Balearic island of Formentera, or to be precise it is at 38 46,5N 01 25,4E. This uninhabited island attracts yachts from Formentera and Ibiza that visit is white beaches and clear blue waters. The adventurous traveler may also venture to the smaller neigbouring islands of Castavi and Illa des Porcs. The island is known by a number of different names, including: Isla de S’Espalmador, S’Espalmador, and Isla Espalmador.
Espalmador is blessed with a number of natural attractions which keep tourists visiting. These include muid baths, a spring with fresh water and a bay that offers shelter to boats that are dropping by. However, as a privately owned island it does not have any utilities or other facilities. The bay has a depth of five meters, and that is at its deepest point, so it is not so good for mega yachts.
Espalmador is a dream-like location: this uninhabited island paradise abuts the northern point of Formentera, and from there one can see its unpolluted white beaches and amazing clear waters. There are no buildings on the island, other than its lighthouse, and it is a favorite destination amongst yacht owners, many of whom are coming over on a day trip from Ibiza. You can see the island from Playa de Illetes but trying to swim to it is not advised because of the strong currents. You don’t have to have your own boat to get there though as there are ferries leaving between 10.15 – 11.45 and 13.15 from La Savina. Just make sure that you don’t miss the last boat back!
The mud baths of Espalmador attract a lot of tourists, and sometimes too many. It is a natural resource to relax in and not somewhere to have a mud fight – at one point the area had to be closed down because it was being abused. Those going to the mad baths walk along Platja de s’Alga, through some scrubland and out onto the area where the salt pans are – this is where the mud baths are located.
The width of Espalmador is 800 meters, and the length of the island is 2,995. It has a coastline that is made up of ranges of cliffs, other than its bay in the north western corner which is a great haven for yachts. The bay has the islet of Illa de Sa Torreta giving it further protection.
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