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Top Balearics destinations

Crystal clear waters lapping a rocky shore on Cala Pi de La Posada beach on a sunny day

Majorca

View of yachts sailing in the Mediterranean off the shore of Cala d'Hort beach in Ibiza with the rocky Es Vedra island in the background

Ibiza

View of two boats in the clear, shallow waters of Cala Galdana beach on a sunny day in Menorca

Menorca

Wooden boardwalk leading to the white sands and blue waters of Illetes Beach in Formentera

Formentera

Best of the Balearics

A view across a turquoise bay of Cala Santanyi beach and headland on a bright blue day in Majorca, Balearic Islands

7 min read

12 of the best beaches in Majorca

From quiet coves favoured by locals to vast swathes of golden sand that are a hit with tourists, dis…

Photo of Esme Fox

Updated 8 March 2024

A view of Port de Soller resort and beach in Majorca

7 min read

7 of the best resorts in Majorca

Whatever type of stay you're looking for in Majorca, find the best resort for your holiday with our …

Updated 8 March 2024

An aerial view showing many yachts anchored off the coast of Formentera Ibiza, with turquoise Mediterranean Sea and ocean blue water

5 min read

9 of the best beaches in Formentera

From uninhabited islets ringed with powder-white sand to peaceful pine-baked bays lapped by impossib…

Published 11 October 2021

5 min read

Secret Ibiza: Where to find Ibiza’s quieter side

There's more to Ibiza than the huge night clubs and unbridled hedonism that put it on the map. Disco…

By Jaymi McCann

Published 24 August 2023

6 min read

The best beaches in Ibiza

Discover the best beaches in Ibiza, from beach party central, Las Salinas to laidback Cala Llonga.

Updated 12 July 2024

An aerial view of Cala Galdana resort and beach in Menorca, Balearic Islands

7 min read

The best things to do in Menorca

Go beyond the beaches in Menorca and you'll find that there is gorgeous countryside, tantalising tap…

By Eddi Fiegel

Updated 19 July 2024

An aerial view of Palma de Majorca with Almudaina palace in the foreground and the skyline of Majorca and harbour in the background

5 min read

How to do Palma on a budget

Thinking about a city break in Palma but don’t want to splash the cash? Take a look at our top tips …

Published 11 October 2022

Balearics vs Canaries - which islands are better?

Which Spanish archipelago is the holiday winner? We put the Balearic and Canary islands head to head to find out. From weather to beaches, let the battle of the islands begin!

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