May 16th, 2009 Windsurfing Championship on Formentera
Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands and is only 19 kilometers long. This makes it more than possible to complete an entire island tour in one day. Of course with all of the activities and scenic wonders that are available, this might be unlikely, unless this is a person’s disciplined intention. Depending on the amount of time one has, this is probably not recommended because the island is too beautiful and rich in culture and heritage to be rushed through. Interestingly enough, the island used to be accessible only by ship directly departed from Ibiza, its closest island neighbor. However, today, more direct lines from Spain’s mainland are being created and some are already in place, which has greatly increased the island’s tourism rate. Its local population is small, just over 7,000, which meant that in the past, a visit there would be extremely private and secluded. It is still not heavily visited, though numbers continue to increase each year.
While it is not the most popular of the Balearic Islands for tourists, it is definitely accommodating. Hotels Formentera are extremely welcoming and offer a range of elaborateness, from the very luxurious to a simple and economic place to sleep and enjoy the beautiful morning. Formentera has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Most of the waters are crystal clear and offer a great opportunity to see the marine life just below the water’s surface. As with all of these islands in the Mediterranean, water sports are an extremely popular activity. Formentera hosted the 2007 Techno 293 OD World Championships in windsurfing . This competition included youths under 17 and juniors under 15. Two beaches, Es Pujols and Migjorn are the centers for both windsurfing and catamaran sailing, though all of them are excellent for scuba diving and snorkeling. Some tourists may be very interested to know that most of the beaches allow nude sun bathing.
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