Your Best Angle

Your Best Angle: Balearic Islands

With Palma an hour away by car, Mallorca's east coast is less about the bustling metropolis and more about relaxed living. In easy reach of golf courses, beaches, and walking routes, Cala Bona is a coastal town that makes the most of its natural surroundings. But while swaying trees and rolling waves offer organic landscapes, this home (just a five-minute walk from Port Vella Beach) creates a sharp contrast.

In truly modern style, this villa displays the best of angular architecture. The use of concrete columns and blocks has a somewhat brutalist feel, which makes it stand out among organic scenery and lush lawns. Set over three floors, with cut-out sections to carve out a terrace up top, this home casts an imposing shadow over your private pool and garden. With a dining space below its concrete awning, the angles of the villa cleverly allow you to enjoy both the sun and shade.

We love the minimalist, modern interiors to match the outside. White is the colour of choice, and open-plan spaces make the ground floor feel huge. Every bedroom features a fantastic sea view, with the aforementioned terrace being perfect for an iced coffee in the morning, or a nightcap after dark.

Home truths:
*Your pool is a chlorine swimming pool rather than natural saltwater
*You'll need to climb stairs, as the home is set over three floors
*There's no air conditioning, but your host provides fans instead
*A cot and high chair are provided in this home
*There is a dedicated workspace in one of the bedrooms, plus plenty of laptop-friendly spots
*The entrance is private to your home
*Private parking is available for two cars
*For safety reasons, only the upper panels of the windows can be opened on the first and the second floors (except the window with access to the terrace)