TORRALBENC, MENORCA

Menorca may be the sleepiest and most unspoiled of the Balearic islands, but it’s a real hidden gem where you’ll find deserted beaches, secluded sandy coves and nature reserves. Stay in splendid rural isolation at the Torralbenc, a stylish hotel housed in a

17th-century finca on the island’s southeastern corner just a

20-minute drive from the capital of Mahon. The honey-hued stone hotel offers 27 rooms in the main house and former stables, all with terraces and some with sea views. There’s a spa, yoga studio and pool on the 190-acre estate, while it’s only a short cycle ride to the beach of Cala en Porter.