Es Còdol Foradat is a beach in the middle of Migjorn, on the south coast of Formentera. Large rocks protect it at both ends, several rocky outcrops divide the sand into separate corners, and fishermen’s boathouses stand at its southern end.
What it’s like
The sand is white, fine and plentiful: unlike other parts of Migjorn, it usually keeps its sand from year to year. With an east wind, the water turns an intense blue.
Its name, “the holed stone”, comes from a large rock in the middle of the beach with a hole at its base. The hole is usually buried, and only shows in exceptional years when storms shift the sand.
Sunbeds and parasols can be hired in the centre of the beach. There are no public toilets and no lifeguards: it is not a dangerous stretch, but swim with care.
The restaurant
The only restaurant on this stretch of coast, and the beach’s namesake, opened in the 1970s and was run for decades by the Ferrer Mayans family. Since 2020 it has been in the hands of the Catalan chef Nandu Jubany, with Mediterranean cooking and sea views a few metres from the sand.
Getting there
From the main road towards La Mola, turn right at the sign at kilometre 8.9. The last stretch is a dusty dirt track through fig trees and vineyards, which can be tricky on two wheels if you are not an experienced rider. Park in front of the restaurant or a little further on, only in the marked area and never on the dunes.
Good to know
With no kiosks nearby, the restaurant is the only place to eat or drink, so book a table or bring your own supplies.
