I’m swimming in crystal-clear, turquoise water above schools of brightly coloured fish. The pristine white sand beach is almost empty. There are no loungers, no music, no beach bar. No, I’m not in the Maldives; I’m in Menorca, Mallorca and Ibiza’s tranquil little sister.
The Balearic island is a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, giving it an entirely different landscape and feel from its busier, more heavily visited neighbours. Untouched sandy coves and protected marine life make the Mediterranean waters remarkably vibrant, while restrictions on high-rise development and resort towns leave vast stretches of green, open countryside.
