Sa Roqueta is a quiet natural beach on the north coast of Formentera, next to Es Pujols and inside the Parc Natural de ses Salines d'Eivissa i Formentera. It is 560 metres long, about 20 metres wide and 4.3 km from the marina at La Savina. The nearest town is Es Pujols, just over a kilometre away.
The beach
Fine white sand dotted with the rocky outcrops that give the beach its name, fringed by dunes that separate it from Estany Pudent behind. The water is clear and shallow, good for a relaxing swim and for snorkelling, diving, fishing and windsurfing. Occupancy is low: it is a little off the beaten track and serene even in summer. The prevailing east winds of summer cause a slight swell on the shore. Nudism is practised.
Getting there
From Es Pujols the beach is just over a kilometre on foot, by bicycle or by car. On foot, follow the coast north-west from Platja des Pujols, about 10 minutes. By car from La Savina, take the road along Estany Pudent and look for the turn-off shortly before the town of Es Pujols; from the main road a pathway leads to the sand. By bus, lines L1 (Port La Savina to Es Pujols) and L7 stop at Sa Roqueta.
Parking and access rules
Parking exists but is limited. The beach is inside the natural park, but no vehicle fee applies to this access, unlike the Ses Illetes and Platja de Llevant car parks.
Services
Barely any along the shore. Bring water and everything else you need. The nearest bars and restaurants are in Es Pujols.
When to go
Any summer day when Platja des Pujols is crowded: it is ten minutes away and usually quiet. The prevailing east winds of summer raise a slight swell on this shore, while the reef-sheltered cove of Platja de ses Canyes next door stays calm.
Nearby
Platja de ses Canyes lies 528 m to the south, between Sa Roqueta and Platja des Pujols. To the north the shore runs on to Platja de Llevant, 2 km away, and the Es Trucadors peninsula with Ses Illetes. The megalithic tomb of Ca na Costa is 840 m away, and Sant Ferran de ses Roques is the next town inland.
