Balearic Islands holidays

On Mallorca's south-east coast, Melia Cala d'Or is a 5* sustainable boutique with tropical gardens and walking distance to the marina.

On Ibiza's quieter north coast, Cala San Miguel Ibiza Resort — Curio Collection by Hilton — is the design-led adults-only cove escape.

W Ibiza in Santa Eulalia is the bold design opening on the island's calmest stretch — rooftop bar, two pools and Marriott luxury polish.

Iberostar Selection Llaut Palma sits on Palma's beachfront — adults-only Selection wing, infinity pool and walking distance to Cathedral.

Grand Palladium Select Palace Ibiza — the brand's beachfront Playa d'en Bossa hotel — all-inclusive with adult-only suites and family pools.

Hotel Riomar in Santa Eulalia — Marriott's Tribute Portfolio adults-only beachfront — pairs minimalist design with a courtyard pool.

On Formentera's quietest island, Five Flowers Hotel on Formentera — Melia Collection — is the adults-only design-led farmhouse with sea views and a slow pace.

In Mallorca's north, Zafiro Palace Alcudia is the family all-inclusive choice — splash park, swim-up rooms and bay-side location.

Barcelo Nura on Menorca is the brand's modern adults-only Menorcan retreat — saltwater pool, three restaurants and short walk to the beach.

Hipotels Hipocampo Palace in Cala Millor is Mallorca's east-coast adults-only 5* — saltwater pool, spa and beach 200m away.

On Mallorca's Illetas cove, Hotel de Mar in Illetas — a Gran Melia property — pairs adults-only luxury with private beach access.

Beside Mallorca's white-sand Es Trenc beach, Iberostar Selection Es Trenc is the brand's adults-only natural-park retreat.