Hotel Menorca Experimental (Alaior, Spain)

Menorca Experimental is nestled in a green and peaceful atmosphere in Menorca Island, the least developed island of the Balearic archipelago. Former 19th century finca, in the spirit of an artist's holiday home, the property encourages festivity as well as reflection and serenity. Surrounded by pine groves, fragrant juniper shrubs and wildflowers, the whitewashed compound has been carefully restored—including, soon, its original vegetable garden—by a team of local craftsmen under the guidance of interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon. Airy, open spaces use rustic drystone, waxed concrete and rough-hewn local wood plank floors with accents of hand glazed terra cotta tile. The finca’s 43 rooms include nine private villas, each with their own dipping pools, allowing guests to choose between the cordial shared experience of the main house, or the possibility of more intimate seclusion. In keeping with the stylish simplicity of the main building, comfortable rooms are streamlined in design. Ceiling fans circulate the sea breeze. Windows accent breathtaking views with pops of complementary color. Highlighting opportunities for activity and entertainment, hiking guides are available, as well as yoga, pottery and painting classes. A restored chapel overlooking the sea can serve as an idyllic setting for a wedding or other festive event. The finca is also a few meters from the first calas, where visitors will be attracted by intact white beaches, protected rocky coves, fragrant pine forests and kilometers of trails. The restaurant's menu focuses on fresh, seasonal produce from our own vegetable garden, and will be offered in the outdoor and indoor restaurants of the finca. Local expertise will be showcased through the wine list and and signature Experimental cocktails will be offered by the pool. signature Experimental cocktails will be offered by the pool.