{"id":8568,"date":"2025-06-13T13:31:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islazulformentera.com\/?p=8568"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:27:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:27:05","slug":"puerto-de-la-savina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islazulformentera.com\/en\/port-of-la-savina\/","title":{"rendered":"La Savina Port, Formentera: What to See and How to Get Around"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out what to do when you arrive at the Port of La Savina. Transportation, rentals, restaurants, and connections to the rest of the island.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2><b>The gateway to Formentera<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most visitors, La Savina is their first contact with Formentera. It&#039;s the island&#039;s only commercial port and the docking point for ferries from Ibiza. Although many see it only as a transit point, the truth is that La Savina has much more to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know where to look, this small coastal town can be a good starting point for exploring the island, or even a pleasant place to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/estaticos-cdn.prensaiberica.es\/clip\/68f69b1f-190c-496e-82c5-1ce5a8f135de_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0.jpg\" alt=\"Formentera port expansion: The APB says it does not plan to expand La Savina.\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: diariodeibiza.es<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>What to do in La Savina<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stroll along the port<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dock area is bustling with life. You&#039;ll see all kinds of boats, from yachts to traditional longboats. There are also shops, ice cream parlors, and craft stalls.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eating with a view<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several restaurants where you can sit and eat or have a drink overlooking the sea. It&#039;s a good place to grab some rice, fresh fish, or just a cold beer while watching the boats arrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Watch the sunset<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the breakwater, the view of the sun setting over the sea is one of the most peaceful on the island. No crowds, no noise.<\/span>\n<p><div style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.formentera.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/port-shutterstock_87209608-3000x2400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: formentera.es<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How to get around from here<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you leave the port you will find all the options to start your adventure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Car, motorcycle, and bicycle rentals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Just a few steps from the landing stage. Recommended if you&#039;re exploring the island on your own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taxi stand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Right at the main exit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public buses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: They connect La Savina with Sant Francesc, Es Pujols, Es Cal\u00f3, and other key points. Check schedules, especially during off-season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private boats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you prefer to explore from the sea, this is also the ideal spot for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/islazulformentera.com\/en\/\"><b>boat rental in Formentera<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many boats depart from here to take you to hidden coves or even to Espalmador.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Is it worth staying in La Savina?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if you&#039;re looking for convenience and direct access to transportation, rentals, and water sports. Although it doesn&#039;t have the extensive beach that other areas have, it&#039;s close to Ses Illetes and Estany des Peix, a natural lagoon ideal for water sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if you plan to spend part of your time sailing, being close to the port saves you unnecessary travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A charming starting point<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pass through La Savina without stopping. But if you take a moment to observe the bustle of the port, try a local dish, or simply sit by the water, you&#039;ll discover that even Formentera&#039;s most functional spot has its share of calm and beauty.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out what to do when you arrive at the Port of La Savina. Transportation, rentals, restaurants, and connections to the rest of the island. The gateway to Formentera. For most visitors, La Savina is their first contact with Formentera. 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