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Formentera

Formentera is the smallest and southernmost of Spain's Balearic Islands. The island is flat and sandy with magnificent, unspoilt beaches. There are a few places where the land rises to present spectacular cliffs to the sea.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Language
Spanish
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Balearic Islands, Spain · Population: 12K · Calling code: +34

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