THE BEST BEACH HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN

Mallorca
The largest Balearic island packs a powerful punch with soaring mountains, startlingly clear waters and some of the most stylish hotels in Spain. Many of these are clustered around Palma, the elegant capital where well-heeled socialites moor their yachts to swim, sunbathe and dine on Michelin-starred seafood. The shores nearby are ruggedly charming but softer sand can be found on Mallorca’s quiet north-east coast. This go-slow region packs in pretty olive groves, ancient citadels and the most astonishing beaches on the island. Cala Torta, which has silky sand and a mirror-flat sea, is a case in point.