Formentor, Mallorca — August 28, 2025. Four Seasons has opened Llum i Sal directly on Formentor Beach: a beachside restaurant on the sand, serving daily lunch and designed around fresh, local seafood and sharing rice dishes. The venue opened August 25, 2025 and operates 12:30–17:30 each day.
Why it matters
This is the rare on‑the‑sand opening from a top luxury brand on one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic beaches. Expect front‑row sea views, a short, ingredient‑led menu, and relaxed service calibrated to long, late‑summer lunches. Formentor’s light does the rest.
At a glance
- Opening date: August 25, 2025 (now open).
- Hours: 12:30–17:30 for lunch; bar continues into early evening (OpenTable shows 12:30–16:30 with bar 16:30–19:00). Check the day’s schedule when booking.
- Setting: on Formentor Beach, steps from the sea.
- Extras: exclusive sunbed area on the sand (fee) with à‑la‑carte service.
Where it is
Llum i Sal sits on the shoreline of Playa de Formentor, within Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor. You’re eating with toes‑in‑the‑sand views of one of Spain’s most photographed bays; access is via the resort’s beach path.
What to order
The menu reads “sea first.” Highlights include the “Super Gilda”; gratinated razor clams; bluefin tuna belly; grilled turbot with pil‑pil; and sharing rice (vegetable paella; black rice with scallops and bone marrow). There are elevated classics (patatas bravas, crispy prawns) and Balearic touches (roasted eggplant with feta, pomegranate and dates).
Hours & how to book
- Lunch service: 12:30–17:30 (official); OpenTable currently lists 12:30–16:30 with a bar window 16:30–19:00. Times may vary by day—confirm when reserving.
- Reserve: use the official dining page or OpenTable (search “Llum i Sal, Pollença”). Note front‑row beach tables if you want the view.
- Tip: arrive 45–60 minutes before golden hour; light turns copper across the bay.
Sunbeds on the sand
Beyond the tables, an exclusive sunbed area sits right by the water. It’s paid access, with à‑la‑carte delivery from the Llum i Sal kitchen—ideal if you plan to linger all afternoon.
FAQ
When did Llum i Sal open?
August 25, 2025, on Formentor Beach.
Is it literally on the sand?
Yes—beachside, steps from the sea, on Playa de Formentor.
What are the hours?
Official materials state 12:30–17:30; OpenTable shows 12:30–16:30 for the restaurant with a bar slot 16:30–19:00. Check your date.
Can I reserve online?
Yes—via Four Seasons’ dining page or OpenTable.
Are there sunbeds?
Yes—an exclusive sunbed area on the sand (fee), with à‑la‑carte service.