Is this the real life? Or is it just fantasy? Right now it's hard to say. It may have been the flute of bubbly at check-in. Perhaps the masseuse who spent an hour unpicking knots from my shoulders.

Formentera is known for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, but its landscape offers much more than just the ...

Ibiza’s laid-back cousin, Formentera – the Balearic island with no airport and few paved roads – knows a thing or two about slowing things down. Life here is all about the simple things: eat lobster ...

A hidden gem in the Mediterranean, is gaining recognition for its unparalleled beauty, tranquillity, and distinct charm, surpassing its more famous counterparts, Ibiza and Mallorca. Formentera's ...

Fiona began her career at Nova magazine before spending three years in the Caribbean as a cook on charter sailing yachts. On her return, she wrote a book, Cooking Afloat, published by Macmillan, and ...

No longer just Ibiza’s little sister, Formentera has grown up. With more than just beautiful beaches and ramshackle chiringuitos to its name, the tiny Balearic island of Formentera has shed its ...

Tucked away in the Balearic Islands, this tiny gem boasts all the allure of Majorca and Ibiza, from stunning beaches to vibrant restaurants and parties, yet remains blissfully crowd-free. As the ...

A 1960s hideaway for legends like Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley, and a longtime favorite of Italians—and their chefs—the island’s white-sand shores and whitewashed towns are mostly home to day-tripping ...

Annie has been writing about Spain for more than 30 years. She is based between Madrid and South Wales and has also lived in Barcelona and Seville. She has written guidebooks to Madrid and Barcelona ...