Our pick for the very best bucket-list hotel in Europe goes to this gem, self-described as 'the Mediterranean's most private and secluded resort'. Cap Rocat gives guests the ultimate in luxury: an escape from the outside world, surrounded by a 74-acre nature reserve along just over a mile (2km) of stunning coastline.

Its location – on a restored 19th-century fortress, complete with drawbridges and bunkers – helps, but Cap Rocat’s dedication to luxury is also forward-thinking, with a plastic-free policy and locally-sourced Balearic cuisine. Most special of all are its Sentinel suites (pictured) which are carved into the rock face, offering blissful views of the azure sea and complete privacy.

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