Ca’n Picafort, Majorca, Spain

Set on the north-east coast of Majorca, Ca’n Picafort is a purpose-built resort with wide, palm-studded streets. The offering of bars and restaurants covers home favourites and tastes of Spain, and the relaxed pace suits the neat, compact layout of the place. There’s nothing small-scale about the beach, though – you get a full 13 kilometres of sand to play with.