Torre Vella - Fontenille Menorca

Sister to the nearby finca-style Santa Ponsa, and part of the same glorious Fontenille Menorca estate, Torre Vella is another farmhouse hotel, but with a twist; this one is built around an old fortified watchtower, set amid acre after acre of olive groves and medicinal herbs. It’s a slightly more bohemian vision than the more refined Santa Ponsa, but the difference is a matter of character, not quality — it’s got a personality all its own, but is no less comfortable, or less seductive, than its sister hotel.

Rooms and suites occupy the main building as well as outbuildings including a barn and an old sheepfold, and while they differ in layout, all are stunningly decorated in a minimalist style with plenty of rustic, organic warmth. Most of them include terraces, some have private pools, and all are full of understated contemporary boutique-hotel comforts like high-end bath products and thoughtfully supplied beach bags.

There’s an outdoor pool, and the beach itself is scarcely a mile away; meanwhile right here on the grounds you’ll find fitness classes, yoga, and possibly a poolside massage. The more elaborate spa at Santa Ponsa is available to guests, as its restaurant, though Torre Vella has a fine one of its very own.