5MENORCA, SPAIN

Turquoise-hunters are spoilt for choice on the Balearic island of Menorca, which is blessed with some of the finest beaches in Europe – and yet somehow remains low-key.

Top spots are along the south coast of the island: Cala Turqueta (the clue is in the name), Cala Galdana, nearby Cala Mitjana, the duo of Cala Macarella and Macarelleta.