Altea is exactly the kind of town that comes to mind when I think of Spain. Its whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flower-filled balconies, narrow cobblestone streets, and charming plazas create the perfect Mediterranean setting. At the heart of the old town stands the iconic blue-and-white dome of the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, surrounded by inviting cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and artisan shops. As you wander uphill, you're rewarded with breathtaking panora

Menorca is one of the four Balearic Islands, and far down my favorite one. I have visited all four, and they are all beautiful, but I feel like Mallorca is very touristy (most TV channels are in German), Ibiza is great for couples and young people who like to party, and Formentera is harder to get to, very expensive, and in my opinion too small to spend more than a day or two. Menorca is full of hidden wonders, with pristine blue water surrounded by cliffs, less visited than