Teranka Formentera

Just south of Ibiza but a world apart, the Spanish island of Formentera is rustic and laid-back, its pristine, pine-forested coastline pleasingly undeveloped. A series of stylish hotels have popped up to accommodate the kind of traveler who’d rather doze on a quiet beach all afternoon than party all night, and Teranka Formentera, set slightly back from Playa Migjorn, is one of the best. The name derives from “terre d’ancrage” — a place to anchor — and that’s just what this boutique resort feels like, a calm haven between the blue sky and the windswept dunes, the interiors mirroring the outdoor landscape while offering protection from the elements.

In keeping with the theme, Teranka’s rooms and suites are organized into three categories. Light-filled Mar (sea) rooms, situated on the upper level of the main building, offer views of the ocean and the nearby lighthouse, stone-hewn Tierra (earth) rooms are set beside the hotel’s fragrant herb gardens, and Cielo (sky) suites, with their own private rooftop terraces, are elevated above pine trees overlooking the beach. All are simple and luxurious, outfitted in soothing earth tones, furnished with natural materials from driftwood to linen, and filled with modern artwork and upscale amenities.

Inviting daybeds encircle a sleek saltwater swimming pool serviced by a poolside juice bar; nearby is an all-day garden café and an open-air fitness center and yoga deck. But one of the hotel’s most impressive spaces is the rooftop bar, set amid the treetops, three stories above the sand. At sunset, with a chilled cocktail in hand, there’s no better place to take in 360-degree views over the ocean and the island’s rugged landscapes.