With its collection of hotels scattered throughout Menorca, Mare e Terra offers several perspectives and as many pleasures that will delight aesthetes in search of heritage, luxurious minimalism, fine dining and relaxation. Acumen takes you.
Faustino Gran
Nestled in the heart of Ciutadella's historic center, within the walls of a former 18th - century palace, the first Mare e Terra property opened in 2014. A veritable collection within a collection, Faustino Gran Relais & Châteaux comprises several hotels spread across five listed buildings – the fifth, Can Morel, will open in spring 2027. Among our favorites is Cal Bisbe, directly adjacent to Ciutadella Cathedral. Behind a heavy door, an immaculate white lobby unfolds, leading us to our room, crowned by an arched ceiling reminiscent of a starry sky. Back in the common areas, where one of the monumental bucolic frescoes by artist Delphine Nény (a Meilleur Ouvrier de France in decorative painting) is displayed, a small door opens onto the swimming pool and a splendid view. The long, narrow pool is shaded by several palm trees. The perfect spot to relax in the shade. Further on, a staircase leads to a terrace where you can take a yoga class, and perhaps even gaze through the stained-glass windows of the cathedral. For a meal, head to the flagship Can Faustino and its restaurant, Casa Faustino. Located on the hotel's terrace, it welcomes food lovers to a verdant patio. On the menu? Local specialties such as a rib of beef from the Vermella breed of Menorca, aged for forty-five days. Among the must-try dishes is the delicious rockfish ceviche with crispy corn. Can Faustino also boasts a spa and a swimming pool where you can unwind to your heart's content. In short, an ecosystem that invites relaxation in a unique setting.
Sa Muradeta 22, Ciutadella, Menorca
Cape Menorca
A change of scenery awaits at Cap Menorca, located on the island's south coast. This Relais & Châteaux property occupies a former military base. Its past seems a distant memory, only hinted at by two old cannons pointing towards the sea. And for good reason: the hotel now houses 15 intimate suites clinging to the cliffside, each with a minimalist private pool, whitewashed walls, handcrafted tiles, and teak paneling. All around, nature unfolds as a breathtaking spectacle. But the delights don't end there. An impressively sized saltwater pool, we are told it's semi-Olympic, faces the sea and seems to blend seamlessly into it. Available to hotel guests, it offers a stunning view of the coastline, far from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by some 30 hectares of unspoiled nature. The experience continues at the table, at Casa del Mar on the panoramic rooftop of the establishment, ideal for sunset lovers, who will enjoy lobster croquettes, fish in a salt crust, or Grand Marnier soufflé.
Camino de Llucalari s/n, Alaior, Menorca
Casa de Pau
But don't leave so quickly. While Cap Menorca is only 15 minutes from Mahón airport, it would be a shame to miss out on the charm of Casa de Pau. This former farmhouse, surrounded by maritime pines and now boasting a swimming pool, is a haven of peace where you can enjoy fresh vegetables from the garden before setting sail aboard one of the Mare e Terra collection's boats. Three vessels on board offer the pleasure of discovering Menorca's secluded coves.
Sa Muradeta 22, Ciutadella, Menorca
And then…
A small paradise in the western Mediterranean, the island of Menorca is also the ideal refuge for those who want to enjoy the Balearic Islands while escaping the hustle and bustle of its two neighbors, Mallorca and Ibiza. A peaceful stay, but also one rich in culture.
Stool
Founded by Isis-Colombe Combréas, the creator of MilK Decoration and MilK Magazine, the Tabouret gallery is preparing to celebrate design for its third edition. On the program is a carefully curated selection of design pieces as well as works of art, all chosen by the gallery's owner. For this 2026 edition, nearly 50 designers and artists will be participating. Their creations are intended as interpretations of utilitarian objects, revisited and reinterpreted through the lens of art. Opportunities to meet the designers are also planned.
Plaça Bastió, 4, Mahón, Menorca
Hauser & Wirth Menorca
In 1992, Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth, and Ursula Hauser launched the Hauser & Wirth contemporary art gallery in Zurich. Since then, it has opened several branches, notably in Paris, Monaco, New York, and also Menorca. This latest branch has established itself in an exceptional location, Illa del Rei, or King's Island. Accessible by boat from the port of Mahón, it boasts a garden designed by Piet Oudolf, the renowned Dutch landscape architect who also designed the High Line in New York and the Vitra Design Museum in Germany. The building itself is a former hospital founded by the British Navy in 1711. Its historic outbuildings have been transformed into a 1,500-square-meter art center by the Parisian firm led by Luis Laplace and Christophe Comoy. An exceptional space offering generous galleries and skylights, perfectly integrated with the surrounding nature. For example, at the rear of the main building, an opening frames a native fig tree. On the exhibition front, the gallery is hosting "Directionless," curated by the artist Rashid Johnson. This group exhibition invites us to reflect: inherited narratives and the systems that once structured social and aesthetic life now seem inadequate. How are contemporary artists developing new vocabularies to confront this collapse? On view until October 25.
Illa del Rei, Mahón, Menorca
Cantina at Hauser & Wirth Menorca, Courtesy Hauser & Wirth, © Daniel Schäfer
Cayón Gallery
Back on dry land with the Cayón Gallery. In an 865-square-meter space, formerly the Victoria cinemas, the gallery organizes an annual exhibition dedicated to the work of renowned artists. Following Yves Klein, Soto, and Joan Miró, the Cayón Gallery immerses us in the work of Antoni Tàpies with "El Juego de saber mirar" (The Game of Seeing), on display until August 29. This exhibition, which brings together 24 works created on canvas, wood, and paper between 1981 and 2009, invites us to discover the last thirty years of the Catalan artist's career. In the building's basement, another exhibition dedicated to José Guerrero and Esteban Vicente, two major Spanish figures of the New York School, will also be on view until August 29.
Carrer de Sant Roc 24, Mahón, Menorca
Vistas Guerrero/Vicente © Galería Cayón, Madrid/Manila/Menorca, 2026 © Centro José Guerrero, Granada © Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Esteban Vicente, Segovia
Vistas Guerrero/Vicente © Galería Cayón, Madrid/Manila/Menorca, 2026 © Centro José Guerrero, Granada © Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Esteban Vicente, Segovia
