{"id":33298,"date":"2015-01-23T15:05:37","date_gmt":"2015-01-23T13:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=33298"},"modified":"2015-09-30T23:52:07","modified_gmt":"2015-09-30T21:52:07","slug":"formentera-the-ibiza-of-40-years-past","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/23\/formentera-the-ibiza-of-40-years-past\/","title":{"rendered":"Formentera &#8212; the Ibiza of 40 Years Past"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A 30-minute cruise\u00a0from <strong><a title=\"Ibiza Charter Yachts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/ibiza_yacht_charter.php?crewtype=2&amp;locations=Ibiza&amp;sortprice=desc&amp;&amp;bbr=bblog\">Ibiza<\/a><\/strong>, this 12-mile-long slip of an island is the under-the-radar <strong><a title=\"Formentera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_search\/super_search_results.php?keywords=Formentera&amp;query_id=1095472&amp;bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">Balearic<\/a><\/strong>: There\u2019s not much more to it than stunning white sand kissed\u00a0by cerulean sea.\u00a0This idyllic paradise has remained\u00a0relatively untouched\u00a0for the last 40 years and resembles what Ibiza once was &#8211; a utopia offering peace and tranquility.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.36.54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-41809 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.36.54.jpg\" alt=\"Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.36.54\" width=\"700\" height=\"474\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><!--more--><\/strong>A favorite hang out of the elite for Summer 2015 is the <strong><a title=\"Gecko Beach Club\" href=\"http:\/\/www.geckobeachclub.com\">Gecko Beach Club<\/a>,<\/strong> which offers a sumptuous Mediterranean menu along with a tantalising selection of Tapas &#8211; the epitome of Spanish cuisine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.37.35.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.37.35.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-23 at 09.37.35\" width=\"700\" height=\"358\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of our preferred yachts here at Boatbookings available for charter in Spain this summer is the sensational <strong><a title=\"Motor Yacht Semaya\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_search\/yacht_view.php?pid=15478&amp;bbr=bblog\">SEMAYA<\/a><\/strong>, a fully re-fitted 1968 custom made 31m motor yacht offering five guest cabins, of which four are doubles &#8211; perfect for a couple&#8217;s holiday!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.43.33.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.43.33.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-23 at 09.43.33\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SEMAYA&#8217;s interior is a blend of traditional and contemporary style with the benefits of modern technology. Her spacious and light saloon is the perfect area to relax and watch a movie.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.45.53.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33306 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.45.53.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-23 at 09.45.53\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.46.15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33308 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.46.15.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-23 at 09.46.15\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SEMAYA&#8217;s deck space is second to none with a wonderful dining table on the top deck where you can take in the impressive views around you. Her wet bar is the perfect place to relax and socialise with friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.54.01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33312 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.54.01.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-23 at 09.54.01\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.53.31.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33310 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-01-23-at-09.53.31.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-01-23 at 09.53.31\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact one of the team at <strong><a title=\"Formentera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/custom_solution.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">Boatbookings<\/a><\/strong> now to secure your charter in Ibiza this summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 30-minute cruise\u00a0from Ibiza, this 12-mile-long slip of an island is the under-the-radar Balearic: There\u2019s not much more to it than stunning white sand kissed\u00a0by cerulean sea.\u00a0This idyllic paradise has remained\u00a0relatively untouched\u00a0for the last 40 years and resembles what Ibiza <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/23\/formentera-the-ibiza-of-40-years-past\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Formentera &#8212; 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