The small fishing settlement of Es Caló de Sant Agustí lies on Formentera’s Tramuntana coast, between Sant Ferran and the ascent to El Pilar de la Mola. Several themes come together here when planning a trip: the natural harbour with its white huts, historic trails towards La Mola and coastal destinations such as Ses Platgetes. This makes it possible to appreciate Es Caló not only as a beach destination, but also through its maritime culture and network of routes.

Harbour, Culture and Coastal Landscape

The natural harbour is surrounded by white huts. Other distinctive features include handcrafted wooden escars arranged in a radial pattern. In 2002, the escars were classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural). For visitors interested in the cultural character of a coastal town, the harbour, craftsmanship and cultural heritage status offer tangible points of interest.

Es Caló beach lies at the narrowest point of the isthmus connecting Formentera’s two opposing elevations. An ancient fortress from the Late Roman Empire period also lies between Sant Ferran and Es Caló. It was built in the early 4th century and, according to archaeological interpretation, was never fully completed.

Trails with Different Destinations

The Camí de Sa Pujada starts in Es Caló. The old paved trail climbs up to La Mola. Route 24 also starts in Es Caló de Sant Agustí, connects Formentera’s Tramuntana coast with its southern coast and runs alongside a woodland area with pines and junipers.

The two trails differ in direction and character: the Camí de Sa Pujada is the historic paved ascent to La Mola; Route 24 connects the coasts. Near Es Caló, after a turn-off for Caló des Mort, a trail about 800 m long leads to the cove. Trail conditions can change; check them before setting out.

Ses Platgetes and the Coastal Landscape

Ses Platgetes is a two-minute walk from Es Caló. The nearest car park for the beach is in Es Caló de Sant Agustí; from there, it can be reached on foot. The clear, shallow water is suitable for snorkelling. With a snorkel mask, you can explore the sandy and rocky seabed.

Behind Ses Platgetes stretches an area of dunes with pines and junipers. For those who want to explore the surroundings as well as snorkel, the area behind the beach reveals another aspect of the coastal landscape: the transition to the dunes and their characteristic vegetation.

Local Festival and Cuisine

The Festes de Sant Agustí take place every year on 28 August in Es Caló de Sant Agustí. The programme includes traditional dancing and popular festivities. If you’d like to visit the town for the festival, you can plan your travel dates around it and check the events calendar shortly before your trip.

Restaurants in Es Caló are recommended for traditional local cuisine. As individual businesses can change, it’s best to check your restaurant choice shortly before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Pilar De La Mola, Formentera, San Francisco Javier, Es Pujols, Platja De Migjorn, San Ferrán De Ses Roques, La Savina.

Go to the main travel overview: Formentera.