7 Sights in Formentera, Spain (with Map and Images)
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Explore interesting sights in Formentera, Spain. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 7 sights are available in Formentera, Spain.
1. Megalithic tomb of Ca na Costa
The megalithic tomb of Ca Na Costa is located in the western part of the island of Formentera, between the urban centers of La Savina and Es Pujols and near the east coast of Estany Pudent, there are archaeological remains of what was probably a megalithic tomb of religious character, at the highest point of the area. dominating a wide panorama. In Formentera it is known as "es Rellotge" because of its resemblance to a sundial.
2. Far de la Mola
La Mola lighthouse is a lighthouse located 2.5 km from the village of Pilar de la Mola on the island of Formentera. It was built in 1861 as part of a project by Emili Pou Bonet and also consists of two dwellings and some rooms for lighthouse keepers. The lighthouse lamp is about 158 m above sea level and was connected to the electricity grid in 1971.
3. Torre de sa Punta Prima
The defence towers or watchtowers are circular constructions with a conical shape that were built around the Pityusic Islands between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, in order to guard the entrance of unknown ships and pirates that existed at that time. They were usually equipped with battlements and machicolations for their defense.
4. Torre des Garroveret
The Torre des Garrovet, also known as Torre del Cap de Barbaria, is one of the watchtowers to defend the coasts of the Pityusic Islands from pirate attack. It is the southernmost of those built on the island of Formentera and the Pityusic Islands and controlled navigation between the south and west.
5. Església del Pilar de la Mola
The church of Pilar de la Mola is a church located in El Pilar de la Mola, one of the parishes of the island of Formentera, and dedicated to the Virgin of Pilar. It is one of the three parish churches of Formentera – along with Sant Francesc Xavier and Sant Ferran de ses Roques.
6. Església de Sant Francesc Xavier
Sant Francesc Xavier is a fortress church located in Sant Francesc de Formentera, capital of the island of Formentera, and dedicated to Sant Francesc Xavier. It is one of the three parish churches of Formentera – along with Sant Ferran de ses Roques and Pilar de la Mola.
7. Capella de sa tanca Vella
Sa Tanca Vella is a chapel in the municipality of Sant Francesc de Formentera, capital of the island of Formentera. It was the first contemporary church on Formentera. It depends on the ecclesiastical parish of San Francisco Javier.
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