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Generations of Brits have grown up holidaying with mum and dad on Majorca’s beaches and then, as they ventured abroad on their own, partying in Ibiza’s superclubs.

Perhaps that is why Menorca has lacked some of the glamour of its near neighbours in the Balearics. This island, with its tiny beaches and sandy coves, has long been the domain of the more mature holidaymaker.

But a growing number of young people are now turning to the island for a holiday that mixes the best bits of its siblings and adds great dollops of its own personality.

We chose Menorca for a late summer holiday, hoping for a relaxing break with beautiful beaches, sun and a better quality of nightlife than Ibiza’s notorious West End.

Happily, we found it is less stag parties, more peaceful sunsets.

We flew from Stansted, travelled with Thomas Cook, and stayed at the Valentin Star Hotel in the delightful resort of Cala’n Bosch on the island’s south west coast. It ticks all the most important boxes – it’s clean, classy and the pool is incredible.

The marina is lined with bars and restaurants and for us, it was perfect. Walking around and sampling different bars, the sound of the waves gently breaking in the distance, makes the rush of Britain seem a lifetime away.

The price of food and drink certainly isn’t cheap, mainly a consequence of the poor pound to euro exchange rate. For a pint of beer or average glass of wine you can expect to pay at least £2.50, and for a decent meal with starters on the marina we paid around £35.

The beach is small but clean, suitable for both couples and families. If you prefer bigger beaches, the wider Platja Son Xoriguer is just a short walk along the coast.

For the island’s full flavour you have to take to the road.

The only main road runs right through the centre of the island connecting the capital, Mahon, with Ciutadella.

Ciutadella, the old capital, is not far from Cala’n Bosch. And here a lot of the older buildings and religious institutions have been preserved, giving the place a real sense of history.Menorca’s capital, Mahon, is as bustling as Menorca gets but remains relaxed and very approachable. A must is the harbour, where simple fishing boats and extravagant yachts are moored side by side.

For nightlife, this is Menorca’s hotspot. Bars, restaurants and clubs line the waterfront but it is still a world away from Ibiza’s rowdy excesses.

Menorca offers hoildaymakers the perfect balance of superb sandy beaches and a sense of history often eroded by the modern tourist boom.