Gecko Beach Club, Ca Mari, Playa Migjorn, 07860 Formentera, Spain, +34 971 328 024, info@geckobeachclub.com
Located on one of Formentera's most beautiful stretches of beach, Playa Migjorn, nestled just off the beach in an abundantly green tropical paradise lies Gecko beach Club or 'paradise'. This privately owned hotel is perfect for a weekend getaway for a couple seeking a romantic holiday or for a family looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the usual summer holiday spots in the Mediterranean. The hotel has 27 double rooms decorated in that 'beach feel' yet chic style, using natural materials and modern lines. All rooms have terraces either facing the beautiful tropical gardens or the crystal clear aquamarine sea.
The Hotel offers morning and evening Yoga sessions in either groups or individually in the form of private classes. There are massages available by the pool in a cabana tucked away near the exquisite shop stocking unusual bikinis and beach accessories sourced all over the world. By the pool one can enjoy fresh fruit juices and feast on Gecko's delicious choice of Thai and traditional Spanish specialties. In the morning rent a quad bike or a scooter and visit Es Calo and Calo de Morts, two breathtaking coves a mere 20 minutes from the hotel, and in the evening visit Formentera's most picturesque town, San Francesc, which is home to arts and crafts boutiques and plenty of traditional Spanish bars, a hippie market and renowned restaurants.
http://www.geckobeachclub.com/#/home-es
www.formenterayoga.com
For alternative accommodation in Formentera try Dunas Playa - http://www.dunasplaya.com/alo.php
Just 2 kilometers from Gecko Beach Club, perched on a rock face overlooking the spectacular Migjorn Bay, lies 10.7 Formentera - http://www.10punto7.com/ - a beach restaurant and lounge designed by the famous Italian fashion designer Patrizia Pepe. The roof lounge is the perfect setting to have a drink in the evening and watch the sun set.
For dinner in Formentera, there is no question that Can Carlos - http://www.cancarlos.com/ +34971322874 - is the best restaurant, for an island of this size is it unusual to dine at a restaurant of this caliber. The food is primarily Italian inspired, and this is a destination restaurant. Manzoli, the 31 year old Italian chef serves up specialties including Beef Carpaccio adorned with rosemary and Formentera Salt and the Risotto Can Carlos (a fennel, champagne and pecorino risotto - to die for!) as starters followed by an array of fresh fish caught locally and cooked on their grill or a selection of meat cuts which will melt in your mouth. The sprawling terrace basks in the glow of a million twinkling fairy lights, strung from the low-hanging trees, and the whole place is abuzz with the sounds of food and romance, it is no surprise that Manzoli is collaborating with Philip Stark on a group of restaurants in New York.
Juan y Andrea - http://www.juanyandrea.com/en/index.html / + 34 971 18 71 30 - is the destination restaurant for all yacht owners sailing around the Balearic Islands. Juan Boned, a fisherman from Formentera, fell in love with Andrea, a woman from Soria, while he was still sailing, and together they set up the now sprawling restaurant on Playa Illetas. Here one can enjoy Paella's of all varieties, Fidua, Salt Baked Sea Bream or Dorade and lobster caught locally. The food is impossibly fresh and made with love, which is why you will find such an eclectic mix of clientele, from locals to billionaires.
