Cala'n Bosch Holidays

Cala’n Bosch, on the Balearic Island of Menorca’s southwest coast, was purpose-built in the Eighties. It’s an easy-going place with whitewashed villas and a small, golden beach. The real focal point, though, is the marina ringed with shops, bars and restaurants – it’s the go-to place for lazy lunches that transforms into a lively night-time hub.

The little beach fits snugly into a cove, so the calm and shallow water is ideal for smaller swimmers. Sunloungers take up the sand, while pedalos line the shore ready for action. A second beach, Son Xoriguer, is about 10 minutes’ walk around the headland. The watersports centres here cover windsurfing, scuba diving and sailing.

At Cala’n Bosch, the restaurants make a real fuss of little ones. Activity-wise, there’s a small waterpark here as well as a paintballing place just up the road. And right by the marina there’s Goody Goody Park, where children can let off steam on trampolines, bumper cars and a bouncy castle.

Cala’n Bosch may be relatively new, but Ciutadella has been around since the 4th century. Its chequered past includes a stint under the Turks, but these days the architecture is a mix of Baroque and Gothic. There’s a cathedral, museums and opulent former palaces to see, while Ses Voltes is a shaded arcade of boutiques. You can drive here in 20 minutes.