There are many reasons to love
the Balearic Islands. The sea is
never far away, beyond beaches of
powdery, sun-bleached sand. This
Spanish archipelago has long welcomed
tourists, but if you venture beyond the
popular resorts, there is an extraordinary
diversity of landscapes and experiences to
explore, be it Mallorca’s rugged mountains
or Ibiza’s famous nightlife.
One of Mallorca’s smartest spots is Port
Andratx, a small fishin village which is now
home to some of the island’s most desirable
properties, as well as a host of excellent
restaurants and upmarket boutiques.
Casa Dali, on the market with Engel &
Völkers, is a new villa with one of the best
addresses in the area, situated at the top
of Monport Hill. At over 14,000 square
feet, it makes the most of its south-facingorientation and far-reaching vistas. A
large terrace wraps around the house –
partly covered to provide shady spots for
alfresco dining – while inside, floo -to-
ceiling windows and an open-plan layout
emphasise the magnificen location.
There’s a sauna and a well-equipped gym,
and outside, the large swimming pool is an
excellent place from which to admire the
view across the hills towards the sea.
For those who prefer splendid isolation,
Engel & Völkers has another Mallorcan
property on its books, in the UNESCO
World Heritage Site of the Sierra de Tra-
muntana on the west coast. Set on 130 acres,
the Ses Costes estate dates from the 13th
century and was formerly a winery. The es-
tate is surrounded by gardens, terraces and
undulating hills, and has enough olive trees
to produce its own olive oil.ISLAND LIFEEach summer, the fashionable set flocks o this sun-drenched
Spanish archipelago; Rosemary Brooke uncovers the
hottest properties on the Balearic marketBRITAIN PROPERTYCASA DALI, MALLORCA
This brand-new seven-bedroom villa occupies
a prime spot in the sought-after area of Puerto
de Andratx. Built to the highest speci cations,
and incorporating everything from the latest
soundsystem to top-end gym equipment, the
interiors of this property are as spectacular as the
view from the terrace. €16.5 million.
Engel & Völkers: 00 34 971 67 47 80Over in Ibiza lies Villa Paradiso in Cala
Conta. It boasts one of the island’s best
views, looking towards the rocky island of
Es Vedrà, which is the subject of many local
myths – these range from it being the tip
of the lost city of Atlantis, to the birthplace
of the local goddess Tanit. The villa has
been tastefully decorated, using natural
materials and a neutral colour palette, with
rustic furniture imported from India and
Bali. The tranquil atmosphere continues
with a spa, a sauna and an outdoor shower.
Palms, bougainvilleas and fruit trees grow
outside the house, and fl nk the property’s
two swimming pools.
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