Far des Cap de Barbaria is the lighthouse at the southern cape of Formentera, standing alone on a cliff 100 metres above the sea at the end of the road from Sant Francesc Xavier. It is the place for the sunset towards Es Vedrà, an 18th century watchtower and a cave are within walking distance, and in summer the last stretch is covered on foot or by bicycle. The nearest town is Sant Francesc Xavier.
The lighthouse
The cliff is 100 metres above sea level and the light is visible up to 18 miles. The lighthouse was projected in 1924 but not built until 1971, and it has no auxiliary buildings: just the tower on the bare cape.
Visiting
Come for the sunset towards Es Vedrà. A few minutes on foot from the lighthouse stands Torre des Garroveret, an 18th century watchtower. Cova Foradada is a cave entered through a hole in the ground: take special care, as it is not suited for visitors and may be dangerous. The Cap de Barbaria I, II and III archaeological sites lie 1.7 to 2.4 km away.
Getting there
By road from Sant Francesc Xavier to the cape. On foot or by bicycle, the green route Sant Francesc, Ses Bardetes, Far de Barbaria. There is no bus to the cape.
Access rules
Under the 2025 rules of the Consell de Formentera, from 15 May to 15 October cars and motorbikes stop at the car park at sa Tanca d'Allà Dins before the barrier, with room for about 60 cars and 100 motorbikes, and visitors continue on foot or by bicycle to the lighthouse. A controller is on duty from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 18:00 to sunset and lets people with reduced mobility through; police can fine and remove vehicles. The Consell has confirmed the same 15 May to 15 October period for 2026.
Nearby
Torre des Garroveret, a few minutes on foot from the lighthouse, Cova Foradada, and the Cap de Barbaria I, II and III sites 1.7 to 2.4 km away. Sant Francesc Xavier is the nearest town, at the other end of the road, and Cala Saona is signed from the same road.
