Formentera Observations

More thanks to Michelle for these great finds.

• Juan Y Andrea (Playa Illetas): the perfect restaurant on a white sand and turquoise water beach, with a swish crowd of yachters and fashionistas. Great food including a sea bass baked in sea salt, the house specialty. A bit of a scene at weekends, but still so much to like!
• Can Carlos (San Fracesc): one of my favorite places, very inviting outdoor terrace with cozy lighting. Lots of nice pastas, including a spaghetti langoustine. My pulpo and potatoes included black olive, an original touch. But the best dish is their famous carpaccio, which is briefly roasted in their wood-burning oven, so that the beef is slightly seared all around. Roasted rosemary, bay leaf and sage adorn the carpaccio, which can be doctored up further at the table with olive oil, salt and ground pepper. Absolute simplicity.
• Chezz Gerdi (Es Pujols):  the only night time haunt on the beach that we found; great ambiance, with focus on Italian food.