Ca na Costa is a megalithic tomb from about 2000 BC, set between Estany Pudent and Es Pujols inside the Parc Natural de ses Salines. It is the most spectacular prehistoric monument in the Balearic Islands and the oldest megalith in the archipelago. Locals know it as Es Rellotge, the clock. Access is free and easy, and the nearest town is Es Pujols.
What it is
A circular chamber of large stone slabs, surrounded by concentric circles and radial features. It dates from about 2000 BC and was in use until about 1600 BC. It was discovered in 1974 and excavated between 1974 and 1977. Eight people were buried here, six men and two women. The tomb proves that Formentera was already inhabited in the Bronze Age.
Visiting
Access is free and easy. Come early in the morning or at sunset, when the light is low across the stones.
Getting there
The site is at km 3 of the road from La Savina to Es Pujols (PM-820-2), in the parish of Sant Ferran de ses Roques. It lies between Estany Pudent and Es Pujols.
Nearby
Ses Canyes is 550 m away, Platja des Pujols 749 m and Sa Roqueta 840 m. Es Pujols is the nearest town.
