Minorca (or Menorca) is a mere 20-minute plane ride from neighbouring Mallorca, but it couldn’t feel further away. Whilst both Mallorca and Ibiza are famous for their nightlife, here a tranquil mood pervades the most genteel of the Balearic Islands.

Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Spanish island’s name derives from its size, contrasting it with the much larger Mallorca.

The easternmost Balearic Island features crystal-clear turquoise water and white-sandy bays along the 216km coastline, which consists of more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza combined. The largely undeveloped area remains an ancient coastal path, which provides a seemingly never-ending series of coves.

This largely flat island is dotted with stone monuments dating back thousands of years. In 1993 Minorca was declared a Bisphere Reserve by Unesco to preserve environmental areas and Bronze Age sites. Situated inland is unspoiled countryside; across these fields and rolling hills is an estimated 70,000km of criss-crossing dry-stone walls.

Minorca’s modern capital, Mahon, features an attractive harbour, whilst the old capital Ciutadella is stepped in history.

The luxury end of Minorca’s property market includes larger traditional farmhouses ideal for renovation and the more exclusive villas near the beach or with sea views, ranging between €1 and €2 million. As a result it has attracted A-list celebrities looking for an island hideaway, from Sir Elton John to John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.

As the coastline is largely undeveloped, seafront homes are rare and therefore costly. A particularly sought after home is an eight bedroom house built into the rocks with incredible views. With more than 7,000sq ft of living space it comes with an asking price of £10.4 million.

In addition, well positioned plots of land are in demand for those who want to build their ‘dream’ home to their own specifications.

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