Balearic Islands

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In the north you'll come to Ses Il- letes , one of the best sandy beaches in Europe, and then on to the Es Trucadors peninsula, a narrow stretch of sand in the north of the island which lies in the heart of the Ses Salines Nature Reserve which is shared with the island of Ibiza. Migjorn in the south is a five-kilometre long crescent-shaped beach which is a favourite with families. Nearby you'll find Es Arenals , a long beach with calm, shallow waters providing all kinds of services like sun loungers and parasols, a windsurf and diving school, delicious restaurants and beach bars where you can sit and watch the sun go down.

You really shouldn't leave without ex- ploring the iconic lighthouses. They can be found at the Cap de Barbaria , the southernmost point in the Balearic Is- lands, and at La Mola , in the east on a cliff about 120 metres above the sea. To get your strength back you can enjoy the delicious local cuisine. Try the re- nowned peix sec (dried fish), the cottage cheese and the herbal liqueur called de hierbas . You'll find an interesting souve- nir by looking around the craft and art markets like the one in La Mola or Sant Ferran . L L Further information: www.formentera.es

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