Looking for luxury, style and relaxation? The Balearics have got it all, as well as some of the best spas in Spain

1. Hotel Hacienda Ibiza

Think Ibiza: pristine azure waters, idyllic beaches and that cool, hippie chic vibe that just oozes calm and harmony. If this is an appealing idea, then the Hacienda Na Xamena spa will hit the spot. Nestling high on the cliffs overlooking the Med, in a blissfully unspoiled pinewood, the location is a natural paradise blessed with amazing flora and fauna.

Blending in beautifully with the surroundings, this organically-designed typically white finca style hotel looks like it has been hewn out of the landscape. With breathtaking natural views, the pools are camouflaged with cascading streams and waterfalls giving residents a feeling of being instantly at one with nature.

What is more, this feature has been made to support a treatment that is totally unique to La Posidonia spa. Based on thalassotherapy water treatments, one of the spa’s waterfalls is heated to body temperature, and guests can languish in this warm cocoon for 40 minutes, washing away stresses and tension and leaving them blissed out. At least two sessions are recommended for maximum benefit, so a stay of two to three days minimum will work wonders.

The hotel prides itself on its gourmet Mediterranean gastronomy, and only 20 minutes from the buzz of Ibiza Town, at Hacienda Na Xamena, you can experience the best of both worlds.

Hotel Hacienda Ibiza, tel: 00 34 971 334 500, www.hotelhaciendaibiza.com

Read the rest of our top 6 in the September 2008 edition.