Formentera is made up of two Miocene table-like plateaus that rise up from the sea: La Mola in the southeast and the Cap de Barbaria - Pla del Rei in the southwest, joined by a thin strip of land that is 1.5 km. wide and 5 km. long, with an area of depression in the north where two lakes or "estanys" are located, S´Estany des Peix and S'Estany Pudent. The geological origin of the island is linked to that of all the Balearic islands and especially to Ibiza. Its geological history is short and simple as the only geological substratum's that have been located belong to the Miocene and Quaternary Eras. The Miocene materials are limited to the highest areas such as the cliffs of La Mola, the Cap de Barbaria, Punta Prima and Punta Pedrera. The rest of the island is formed by sediments and alluvial soil deposited during the Quaternary Era. Formentera is the smallest and most southerly island of the Balearic Islands group.

	Country:	Spain
	Location:	Northwest Formentera
	Country Code:	+34
	Population:	7,461
	Language:	Spanish
	Currency:	Euro (€)
	Time Zone:	GMT+1
	Train Station:	None
	Tourism:	Formentera Tourism

By Car Due to the size of the island, all areas are within easy reach.

By Bus All towns and cities on the island can be reached using the highly efficient island buses.

By Ferry Formentera ferry port operates services to Denia and Ibiza.

• St Francesc Xavier Church
• Pilar de la Mola
• Sa Guardiola, Pi des Català, Punta Prima and sa Gavina Towers
• Sa Tanca Vella Chapel
• Can Blai Roman Castle

St Francesc Xavier Church is the most important church in Formentera. Originally a fortified redoubt, building on the church began in 1726. Pilar de la Mola (Old flour mill) is more than 200 years old. It is still in working order and is perfectly preserved. Sa Guardiola, Pi des Català, Punta Prima and sa Gavina Towers are old fortifications raised in the 17th century for defensive purposes and to warn the inhabitants of impending invasions and pirate attacks. was the first chapel to be built in Formentera. Sa Tanca Vella chapel is a small and a single storey building, it dates from the 14th century, and is notable for its extreme simplicity as it lacks any form or ornamentation. Can Blai roman castle is the remains of an old Roman building fortified with five towers.