Platja de Llevant is the beach on the east side of the Es Trucadors peninsula, in the north of Formentera, right across from Ses Illetes. It has almost a kilometre and a half of white sand, hardly any buildings and just one restaurant, Tanga. It lies inside the natural park, so in season you pay to drive in by car or motorbike. Many people choose it to avoid the crowds at Ses Illetes, and for us it is the alternative when there is wind or waves on Migjorn.
It is one of the beaches we recommend most to guests staying at our house in La Mola, almost always with lunch at Tanga included. Here is what we tell them.
What Platja de Llevant is like
According to Formentera's official tourism website, Llevant is about 1,450 metres long and around 90 metres wide on average. It runs from Ses Canyes beach in the south to Punta des Trucadors in the north, covering the whole east coast of the peninsula. In some stretches only about fifty metres of dunes separate it from Ses Illetes. Following the coast south, after Ses Canyes comes Sa Roqueta and then Es Pujols: they are different beaches, even though they sit on the same stretch of coast.
What makes it different is that it is almost free of buildings. Behind the sand there are dunes with boardwalks, a small wood and the salt pans, and in some spots the rocks form more sheltered corners. From the shoreline you can see Formentera's east coast.
What it doesn't have: facilities. There is just one restaurant on the whole beach, Tanga, and little else. If you are spending the day, bring water, shade and whatever you need.
When to choose Llevant
In Formentera, the wind decides the beach more than the map does. Llevant faces east and Migjorn faces south, so when the sea is rough on one, the other is often better. For us it is plan B when there is wind or waves on Migjorn.
Our trick before deciding: on the way down from La Mola, we stop at El Mirador restaurant, halfway down the hill, and look from up there at which coast has fewer waves. You can see a good part of the island from there and decide in a minute.
It is also a good option when you want the sand and water of Ses Illetes with fewer people. The two beaches are about 370 metres apart, and according to the official website Llevant is the one many people choose to escape the crowds at Illetes. In July and August, even so, it is worth going early, because car access to the park is the same and there is a maximum number of vehicles.
Outside summer it is a lovely beach for a walk. You will find the details for each month in our post on Formentera weather by month.
How to get to Llevant
By car or motorbike
Llevant is inside Ses Salines Natural Park. From La Savina, take the road that runs along Estany Pudent heading north; the different access tracks to the beach branch off it. One of the Llevant car parks is included in the same access control as Ses Illetes, so in season you pay to enter the park.
In 2026 the control ran from 10 May to 15 October, with fees of 5 to 7 euros per car and 3 to 5 euros per motorbike depending on the fortnight. Electric vehicles get in free and residents don't pay. Fees and dates change every year, so check the current season's before you go.
We usually park in Tanga's car park. A word of warning: it fills up quickly, and if you don't have a restaurant booking they won't let you park there.
On foot or by bike
Walking and cycling in is free. If you are already at Ses Illetes, Llevant is on the other side of the peninsula, a few minutes' walk along the boardwalks over the dunes (please stay on them: the dunes are protected).
From La Mola
From our house, Llevant is at the other end of the island. It is a day trip and, in practice, you need a car or motorbike. We explain it in detail in Do you need a car in Formentera if you stay in La Mola?
Where we eat: Tanga
When we go to Llevant, we eat at Tanga, the only restaurant on the beach and one of our favourite places on the island: the paella, fish and seafood are first-rate. It is not a beach shack, it is a proper restaurant right on the beach, and you need to book, especially in summer. The booking is also what guarantees you a spot in its car park.
A plan that works for us: a morning on the beach at Llevant, a long lunch at Tanga and back to La Mola in the late afternoon, when the sun is less fierce. And if you feel like making a day of it, El Tiburón, at the entrance to Illetes, is our place for sunset with music and a cocktail (also with a booking).
Good to know before you go
- Bring shade and water. Apart from Tanga, there are no facilities along the beach, and the white sand reflects a lot of sun.
- Respect the dunes and boardwalks. They are part of the natural park and are what keeps the beach the way it is.
- Don't wade across to s'Espalmador. From the northern tip of Es Trucadors it looks easy, but the currents are strong and it is forbidden. If you want to go, take a boat; we cover it in boat trips and boat rental in Formentera.
- Check the wind before setting off. Llevant faces east: with wind from that side the sea can be rough, and then Migjorn or Ses Illetes are usually a better choice.
Back to La Mola
The best part of spending the day in the north is the way back: crossing the island, climbing up to the plateau and arriving in the calm of La Mola, where time moves more slowly. At our house we leave beach gear for our guests, and the outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off the sand before jumping in the pool.
If you want to compare it with the island's other beaches, you will find them all in our guide to all Formentera beaches, and the ones closest to the house in quiet beaches near El Pilar de la Mola. And if you feel like discovering Formentera from here, you can check availability.
FAQ
How much does it cost to get into Platja de Llevant?
You only pay if you drive in by car or motorbike in season, because the beach is inside the natural park. In 2026, from 10 May to 15 October, it was 5 to 7 euros per car and 3 to 5 per motorbike. On foot, by bike or in an electric vehicle it is free.
Llevant or Ses Illetes?
Both have white sand and very clear water, and they are about 370 metres apart. Ses Illetes is more famous, busier and has more facilities; Llevant is quieter and almost free of buildings. Often the wind decides.
Are there restaurants on Platja de Llevant?
Just one: Tanga, right on the beach. You need to book, especially in summer.
Is Es Pujols beach the same as Llevant?
No. Es Pujols, Sa Roqueta and Ses Canyes are on the same coast, further south. Llevant starts after Ses Canyes, already inside the natural park.
When is it better to go to Llevant instead of Migjorn?
When there is wind or waves on Migjorn. Llevant faces east and Migjorn faces south, so often when one is rough the other is calm.
