Tucked among the meandering mediaeval lanes of Ciutadella old town, Menorcan hideaway Faustino Gran hides behind high whitewashed walls splashed with pink bougainvillea.
A tall arched doorway bids you inside this secluded sanctum, where hidden gardens brim with native flora and ancient stone carvings sit alongside vintage leather and plush velvet seating. Service, too, is silky and seamless.
But the hotel is more than just this enchanting 16th-century palace – it connects you with a cluster of locales and experiences that include two other historic mansions - Cal Bisbe and Cal Sebastia - and a rural country club located a few meters away from the beach.
You may be nestled deep in the city here, but you’ll have the whole island at your fingertips.