Pas d’En Adolf

Pas d'En Adolf (also listed as Racó de ses Ampolles) is the sandy approach on the north of Formentera that leads onto the Es Trucadors peninsula. The Guía de Playas describes white, fine sand and about 700 metres of shore. It is less a separate resort beach than the corridor between the park car parks and the twin coasts of Illetes and Llevant.

Most visitors pass through here on foot after leaving their vehicle. The spit narrows as you walk north, with water eventually visible on both sides. At the tip, Espalmador sits close across Es Pas. Park rules forbid crossing that channel on foot because of dangerous currents; boat landings on Espalmador must use authorised approaches.

Naturism is recorded for this stretch in the Guía de Playas. In practice the mood follows the neighbouring Illetes and Llevant shores: more swimwear near busy access, more clothing-optional use as you walk into quieter dunes. Stay on marked paths and boardwalks.

There is little in the way of permanent beach furniture here. Carry water and sun cover, and treat the area as part of the protected park rather than a serviced town beach.

At a glance

• Name of beach: Pas d'En Adolf
• Also known as: Racó de ses Ampolles
• Municipality: Formentera
• Length / width (Guía de Playas): 700 m / 30 m
• Beach type: Sand
• Naturism: Practised (Guía de Playas: Nudismo Sí)
• Access: Primarily on foot from park parking
• Parking: Yes (nearby park car parks)
• Protected area: Park / northern spit context
• Coordinates (approx.): 38°45'39" N, 1°26'08" E