On small islands such as Formentera, pharmacies play a crucial role in providing essential health services. These are dedicated not only to the local community, but also to the many tourists who choose it each year for their holidays.

General Information

Despite its small size, there are four pharmacies on the island, one in each village. In Es Pujols, the tourist destination par excellence, in Sant Francesc a stone’s throw from the Eroski supermarket, in Sant Ferran along the road leading to La Mola and, finally, in Es Caló.

In the pharmacies of Formentera you will be greeted by specialised staff who can assist you with any questions or queries related to your health. If an initial consultation is not enough to solve the problem, pharmacists will refer you to the hospital of Formentera, located in Sant Francesc, or to a private medical centre on the island, such as the Centro Médico Formentera in La Savina or the Centro Médico Pizá 24Hrs. Formentera in Sant Francesc.

The pharmacies offer a wide range of pharmaceutical products, including over-the-counter medicines, personal care products such as a wide range of photoprotective creams for all skin data-cfasync="false" data-cfasync="false" types, baby products and cosmetics of different brands. The wide range will save you from having to fill your suitcase with products that you can then buy comfortably in Formentera.

It is important to note that pharmacies in Formentera, as in other parts of Spain, follow a regular daytime schedule, but there are emergency pharmacies that provide services at night and on holidays.

Pharmacy of Es Pujols

Name: Farmacia Maiteder de Eguileor

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9.30 am to 1 pm and from 4.30 pm to 8 pm; Saturdays from 9.30 am to 1 pm.

Address: Carrer King Crimson 3, Es Pujols.

Telephone: +34971328663

Pharmacy of Sant Francesc

Name: Farmacia Torres

Opening hours: in summer, Monday to Friday from 9am to 10pm; Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. In winter, Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm; Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.

Address: Carrer de Santa Maria, Sant Francesc.

Telephone: +34971322419

Pharmacy of Sant Ferran

Name: Farmacia Mayans

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm; Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.

Address: Carrer de Joan Castelló Guasch 21, Sant Ferran.

Telephone: +34971328004

Pharmacy of Es Caló

Name: Farmacia Anunciata Guitart

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 1.30pm and from 5pm to 8pm; Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm.

Address: Carrer de Francesc Aragó 11-2, Es Caló.

Telephone: +34971327398

What to do in case of emergency

In case of medical emergency you can call 112. The call is free of charge and can be used to call an ambulance, the police and the fire brigade. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For your stay in Formentera, it is important that you carry your European Health Insurance Card, which will allow you free access to first aid services at the hospital of Sant Francesc. If you are following a specific treatment, it is advisable to take the necessary medication with you to cover the intake during your holidays. Also carry documentation certifying their use because, in the event of a sudden illness, the doctors’ diagnosis can be much more accurate.

In Formentera, visitors can enjoy their holidays in complete safety, knowing that they have a network of reliable and professional pharmacies.