Formentera is made up of a number of villages with diverse characteristics. For example the old fishing harbor of Es Calo is quite different from the resort Es Pujols. Let's take a look at them both. Until the 1920s Es Calo was used for shipping sandstone, charcoal and wood. These days there are still...
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People have been living on Formentera for more than 4,000 years, and there are archeological sited on the island that demonstrate this. Even without natural spring water Formentera attracted Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans. The Greek Stabo who died in 24AD referred to the island as Ophiusa, which means land of reptiles. When you walk...
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Espalmador is a separate island from Formentera, although it is virtually connected to it at its southern point. It's owned by some seriously rich folk that live in Barcelona, but they are kind enough to let tourists visit whenever they like. There are no places to stay on the island so this is a...
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If you are one of the fortunate with a fireplace in you home, you know how enjoyable it can be. Especially in cooler weather and around the holidays, nothing is more enjoyable than curling up next to a blazing fire in your own home. Fireplaces are no longer necessities, but luxurious and decorative. While...
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