Spain’s ISLANDS

For a gourmet getaway MAJORCA

WHY GO? Forget preconceived notions of clubbing and excess. Over the past few years – quietly and behind the scenes – Majorca has been transforming itself into a seriously sophisticated getaway. There’s an abundance of boutique hotels and a thriving art scene, but for foodies it’s the wave of new restaurants led by young local chefs that will impress.

SEE & DO Majorca’s climate and landscape provide the perfect environment for making tasty wines and the finest salt. And the best way to discover both is on an island road trip. Start at Vinyes Mortitx (vinyesmortitx.com), a winery in the north that’s owned by a group of locals. Surrounded by mountains, and with rocky soils and fresh ocean breezes, the vineyards produce easy-drinking syrah, merlot and chardonnay wines. Learn about how the grapes are grown and hand-harvested on a small group tour, ending in a tasting session.

Next stop is Can Axartell (), another wine-growing estate that