Living on Calle Isla de Formentera in Calp

Calle Isla Formentera runs through the Ifach (Ifach) district. It is a long street with a noticeable incline and a changing traffic pattern.

Location and terrain

The street is about 1.2 km long and runs from northwest to southeast. Its elevation ranges from 2.4 to 59 m above sea level, a difference of 56.6 m. The average gradient is 5.8%, and the terrain is noticeably hilly. For about 5% of its length, the gradient exceeds 12.7%.

Road and traffic

Traffic is mixed: there are both one-way and two-way sections, and the direction of travel varies on the one-way sections. The street usually has two lanes, narrowing to one in places; there is one carriageway. The surface is paved—asphalt or another hard road surface, not dirt.

What to keep in mind

The noticeable incline can be challenging when walking uphill, pushing a stroller or cart, and for older people. For a specific address, keep in mind that the traffic pattern changes along the street.