This month sees the opening of Mallorca?s most striking new spa, at the exclusive Cap Rocat Hotel, on the bay, overlooking the island?s capital, Palma.
Before the spa opened, I was invited for a sneak peek, and tried one of the signature holistic Ayurveda massage treatments, writes Andrew Forbes.

Cap Rocat is a truly remarkable place. Fine hotels always set my heart racing a little, but when I discovered this property, within a 19th century former military fortress, I was spellbound.

The Hotel
The golden limestone fort has a timeless, almost movie-set ambiance. The bold architecture of the fortress has been transformed into a luxury hotel by Mallorcan designer, (and original owner) Antonio Obrador.

The elegant, unique furnishings bring a sense of the exotic to this extraordinary hotel. Colonial, North African, vintage European and Mediterranean ? all combine in a serene and calm manner that makes each space, however immense, feel intimate and welcoming.
There are 29 suites, spread out across the property, from the Fortaleza guest rooms by the original defensive moat, to the exclusive Sentinel suites hidden in the rock cliffs, over-looking the bay.

The Spa
As well as the fine-dining from chef Víctor García, wellbeing is an integral part of the guest experience at Cap Rocat.
The new spa is in the depth of the fortress, with a striking saltwater swimming pool at its centre. Although some 12 metres below ground level the spa is flooded with light from the conservatory st...