If you were to ask a British holidaymaker to name destinations on the Costa Brava or the Balearic Islands, the names Palma, Magaluf and Blanes would likely be near the top of the list.
But the answers might be very different if you were to ask a local.
Writing for The Times, Monique Rivalland recommends following the example of Spanish domestic tourists and heading off the beaten track this summer. You might find a more authentic experience in the likes of Deià on Majorca or Begur on the Costa Brava.
