Gecko Formentera

On the Balearics’ lesser-known sister island, Formentera sets a beautifully peaceful tone for Gecko Formentera. At this tranquil retreat, moments are crafted to become cherished memories – whether it’s a moonlit supper for two on Migjorn Beach, festoon lights twisted around tree branches, or espetada beach bonfires. With interiors – and exteriors – inspired by the enduring glamour of the 1950s, this hotel serves a fresh take on nostalgia. 
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The new golden age begins on a Balinese day bed that faces the ocean. Time goes by slowly here, hours slipping by as the pool blends into the seascape. All the while, resident DJs and talented bartenders mix up laidback tunes with iced cocktails. As the only island beach club just a few sandy footsteps from the sea, go from shoreside strolls to poolside sips and back again. And when the sun goes down, follow the sound of crackling fires for seafood at the hotel’s beach restaurant. Meanwhile, rooms promise a fresh take on retro refinement; houndstooth prints, crisp white linens and splashes of sky blue forming the signature style. You could even have your own plunge pool, for cooling off in privacy.   

Sundays start serenely with SUP yoga, for finding balance on the sea. While Efoil experiences are a one-of-a-kind way to skim the water’s surface. Activities at Gecko Beach Club pinball between the clear sea and the tranquil shores. But there are six kilometres of unspoiled Playa de Migjorn to discover, bookended on one side by La Mola lighthouse and fringed by juniper trees. At the southern side of Formentera, this beach is blessed with hours of sunlight. Come nightfall, and you’ll find tucked-away bars and restaurants serving huge pans of paella.