ILLETAS

Just a 20-minute drive from the airport, the exclusive resort of Illetas is part of the municipal district of Calvia, one of the wealthiest in Spain.

Unlike the popular resorts of Palmanova and Magalluf a little further down the coast, Illetas has remained largely undiscovered by package tourist crowds. Often likened to Monte Carlo, Illetas maintains an exclusive air; hotels must be four star or above and holidaymakers here tend to be independent travellers looking to be within easy reach of Palma’s cultural scene.

Fronline beach apartments in Illetas cost from 600,000 euros, a four-bedroom family villa from around 2 million euros.