Formentera

Formentera is the smallest and most southerly island of the Balearic Islands group; it is one of the two Illes Pitiüses, along with Ibiza. It is 19 kilometres long and is located approximately 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea.

Related Topics:
Island - Balearic Islands - Illes Pitiüses - Ibiza - Mediterranean

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The island can only be reached by ship, so relatively few tourists come to this location, making it a much quieter place than the other islands in the region.

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It is best known for the fact that nude sunbathing is allowed on most of its beaches.

Related Topics:
Nude - Sunbathing - Beach

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Formentera comprises one municipality, also called Formentera, and has a population of 7,461 (2002). It is part of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.

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