Sant Francesc Xavier
Sant Francesc Xavier (San Francisco) is the capital of Formentera. It is located three kilometers from the port of La Savina along the main road. In the main square there is the parrish church, a very old fortification which was built in the beginning of the 18th century to protect the inhabitants against the frequent pirate raids.
The main square of Sant Francesc.

Here we can find the Town Hall, numerous shops, restaurants, banks, savings banks, travel agencies, etc. This is the principal urban center of Formentera and has all the corresponding facilities. There is even a handicraft market with jewellry, wool products of Formentera, and clothes which is located on the main street mall every morning during the summer and which makes for a very interesting visit.
From Sant Francesc there is a regular bus line which connects with the main beaches and towns of the island.
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