9MENORCA

This Balearic island is substantially smaller than Mallorca – and is better known for its beaches – but it punches above its weight when it comes to history.

In Mahon and Ciutadella, Menorca boasts two beautiful and atmospheric old cities – the former being its capital and a one-time stronghold of the British Navy, the latter displaying a more ornate baroque style. Fans of naval and military history will find much to interest them around Mahon, which has one of the largest natural harbours in Europe, and the nearby harbour town of Es Castell.

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