Balearic Islands
Magnificent craggy coastlines shelter hidden sandy bays and the landscape is a mixture of fragrant pine forests, lush, fertile plains and almond and olive groves. The winters are mild and summers are hot, the skies and the seas as sparklingly clear as you'll find throughout Europe. There is far more than meets the eye when it comes to the Balearics. These islands are often understated as cultural hot spots and not many know of their rich and diverse history. Due to their situation in the centre of the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands have played an important part in trading history and have even been involved with pirates.
There are historic towns and villages everywhere, and an unexpected glimpse of the real Balearics is always just round the corner. Leave the coastal holiday resorts and eventually you'll spot a local farmer astride a donkey in front of an ancient windmill or a fisherman mending his nets. Farming and fishing were the traditional livelihood of the Balearic Islands and today tourism is the main industry. Nowadays they are packed with interesting attractions from prehistoric remains to modern theme parks. Mallorca is the biggest and most visited of the islands. Its cosmopolitan capital city, Palma, is a major port dominated by a striking Gothic cathedral. The landscape changes dramatically from soaring mountains to gently terraced hillsides to pretty secluded coves. Bohemian Ibiza may be smaller but it has a big reputation with its legendary nightlife, chic, sophisticated holiday resorts and some of the best beaches in the Balearics. Picturesque Menorca is the quietest and calmest of the islands with rolling green countryside, deep valleys and olive groves giving way to rugged cliffs hiding idyllic fishing villages and un-spoilt resorts.
Mallorca
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A dazzling jewel basking in the Mediterranean Sea, the Spanish island of Mallorca (alternatively known as Majorca) is a firm favourite with holidaymakers of all ages. With its stylish resorts such as Pollensa and Alcudia along its northern shores, golden coves on the east coast of Cala D’Or and the non stop action in the west coast resorts of Magalluf and Palma Nova, this wonderful island allows you to be as relaxed or as lively as you want to be. Accommodation varies from excellent hotels, to exquisite villa and apartment accommodation amongst stunning scenery. Mountain ranges, unspoilt coves, sophisticated resorts, elegant cities and beautiful rural countryside, make Mallorca a holiday villa destination that is hard to beat. We have 24 villas in Mallorca.
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Ibiza
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Ibiza is the third largest of the Balearic Islands and is situated in the Mediterranean approximately 87 kilometres off the coast of Alicante. Ibiza has a home for every kind of holidaymaker, for those looking for a carefree family break to those looking for a hideaway immersed in local culture or bright lights and glamour. Ibiza boasts a wide selection of stunning holiday villas. Around the entire shoreline of the island, you'll find dozens of exquisite cove beaches called Calas, many all but deserted even in high season, though you'll need your own transport to reach the best spots. Inland the scenery is hilly and thickly wooded, dotted by a series of tiny hamlets, each boasting a stunning whitewashed village church, and an atmospheric local bar or two. We have 15 villas in Ibiza.
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Menorca
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Menorca is the smallest of the Spanish Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea measuring only nine miles wide and 32 miles long. It is a very family-friendly island and offers an excellent selection of accommodation ranging from hotels to self-catering apartments and beautiful private holiday villas with pools. Menorca has a lush green countryside with dramatic rocky shores bringing out the splendour of its sparkling turquoise waters. Within its eight municipalities of Mahon, Ciudella, Es Mercadal, Es Migjorn, Ferrerias, Alaoir, Es Castell and St Luis you will discover beautiful resorts such as Cala Galdena, Son Bou, St. Tomas, Cala Blanca, Cala En Blanes and Playa de Fornells. We have 12 villas in Menorca.
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