Varadero Formentera - Varada, botadura y estancia en tierra en La Savina

Varadero Formentera is the dry dock at the Port of La Savina, in the Dársena de Poniente, and is the island’s premier nautical facility for the maintenance, repair, and storage of boats. If you have a boat in Formentera, here you can take it out of the water, leave it on land for as long as you need, and launch it again without having to travel to Ibiza for every haul-out.

Services

• Hauling Out: They lift your boat out of the water using specialized equipment, whether to inspect it, perform maintenance, or prepare it for winter storage.
• Launching: They return the boat to the water quickly and safely when it’s ready to sail.
• Suspension: If you only need to lift the boat for a few hours, they’ll suspend it for a quick inspection, propeller cleaning, or minor check-up without fully hauling it out.
• Dry Storage: A secure, supervised facility where you can store your boat out of the water for a few days or the entire season.

Accepted Dimensions

Limit	Maximum
Weight	28 metric tons
Length	17 m
Beam	4.5 m
Draft	2.8 m

These dimensions accommodate most of the motorboats, large RIBs, llaüts, and cruising sailboats found in Formentera. If your boat is close to any of the limits—especially beam or weight—check with the boatyard beforehand.

Location

The dry dock is located within the Port of La Savina, Formentera’s main maritime entrance, in the Dársena de Poniente. It’s the same port where ferries arrive from Ibiza, so it’s easy to get there on foot or to receive parts and technicians coming from outside the island. The website is operated by Formentera Mar, S.A.

Dry-docking, temporary storage, or long-term storage? Which to choose

You need…	Appropriate service
Check the propeller, replace an anode, or inspect the hull for a few hours	Hovering
Antifouling, underwater hull cleaning, or work lasting several days	Beaching + storage for the duration of the work
To leave the boat out of the water for the winter	Hauling-out + storage for the season
To return the boat to the water at the start of the season	Launching

Suspension is the quickest and most economical option for one-time jobs. If the boat will be out of use over the winter, keeping it on land prevents marine growth from continuing on the hull, reduces the risk of winter storms in the harbor, and leaves the hull exposed for inspection in the spring.

Practical Guide to Hauling Out in Formentera

On a small island, planning ahead makes all the difference:

1. Book in advance. The dates before and after the season (fall and spring) are the most in-demand, when everyone wants to haul out or launch their boat at the same time.
2. Have the boat’s actual measurements (overall length, beam, draft, and approximate weight) on hand when you call or write.
3. Plan any work before hauling out. If you’re going to apply antifouling, replace anodes, or inspect the shaft line, make sure you’ve confirmed the materials and a professional so you can make the most of your time on land.
4. Clear out any excess items on board and secure awnings and tarps before leaving the boat on land for a while.
5. Before launching, check the bottom drains, stuffing boxes, and anodes, and verify that all work has been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boats can be hauled out? According to their website, boats weighing up to 28 metric tons, with a length of 17 m, a beam of 4.5 m, and a draft of 2.8 m.

Can I leave the boat out of the water all winter? Yes. The storage service allows you to leave it out of the water for a few days or the entire season in a secured area.

Do I need to haul the boat out of the water to clean the propeller? Not necessarily. With the hoisting service, they lift the boat out of the water for a few hours for quick inspections, propeller cleaning, or minor maintenance, and then return it to the water.

Where exactly is it located? In the Port of La Savina, Dársena de Poniente s/n, 07870 La Savina (Formentera).

How do I request a quote? Call 34 678 755 335 or email [email protected] with the boat’s dimensions, the service you need, and the approximate dates.