Cavall d’en Borràs: beach and sunset in Formentera
Cavall d’en Borràs is the first beach in Ses Salines Natural Park, just 2 km from la Savina harbour. Here we explain where it is, how to get there, what to do, where to eat and which rules to follow.
What is Cavall d’en Borràs and where is it?
Cavall d’en Borràs is a beach in the north of Formentera, the first one you come to when you enter Ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera Natural Park, before you reach ses Illetes. It has fine white sand with remains of posidonia, shallow turquoise water and hardly ever any waves, so it is ideal for children. It is sheltered by a juniper wood and a dune system, and lies between the rocky des Carregador beach to the north and the sa Sèquia channel to the south.
It faces north-west: on the horizon you can see es Vedrà and es Vedranell, off the coast of Ibiza. That is why it is one of the best places in Formentera to watch the sunset.
How to get to Cavall d’en Borràs
- On foot or by bike: it is about 2 km from la Savina harbour. It is the easiest option and, what is more, entry to the park is free.
- By car or motorbike: follow the road that skirts the Estany Pudent lagoon and take the first turning to the west. Between May and mid-October, non-residents pay to enter the natural park by car or motorbike and spaces are limited. In the 2026 season the charge was €5–7 for cars and €3–5 for motorbikes, depending on the fortnight; electric vehicles get in free and hybrids pay half. In May and from mid-September, one of the Cavall d’en Borràs car parks is outside the access control, except on very busy days or in bad weather.
- By boat: boat hire in Formentera from la Savina harbour gets you there in a few minutes, and you can then carry on to ses Illetes or s’Espalmador. If you anchor, always do so on sand: in the natural park and throughout the Balearic Islands it is forbidden to drop anchor on posidonia seagrass. From 1 October 2026, to hire a boat without a skipper you need at least the Licencia de Navegación (Spain’s basic boating licence); if you do not have it, you can hire the boat with a skipper.
Travel tips
- Bring water, sun cream and a cap.
- If you are walking, wear comfortable shoes and stick to the marked paths and boardwalks.
- In summer, go early: it is a very busy beach in high season.
What to do at Cavall d’en Borràs
It is a beach for swimming in calm water, strolling along the shore towards ses Illetes (just over a kilometre away) and staying on to watch the sunset. It is also a good starting point for discovering the natural park and its salt flats.
Where to eat near Cavall d’en Borràs
There are several seafood restaurants on the beach. One of the best known is Beso Beach Formentera, a beach club with a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and a lively atmosphere; in high season it is worth booking.
Natural park rules
- Respect the dunes: do not walk on them and always use the boardwalks and marked paths.
- Do not leave rubbish on the beach and take home everything you bring.
- Quad bikes are not allowed into the natural park.
- Do not disturb the wildlife or pull up plants.
