Finca Almendra

Set just outside of Santa Gertrudis, this six-bedroom finca for rent turns two centuries of history towards slow living. Wellness runs through every corner, with the island's green heart just beyond.

Wrapped in olive and almond groves, aromatic fields and ancient pine, Finca Almendra sits at the quiet centre of the island, minutes from the village of Santa Gertrudis. Doors open to the gardens, light softens against the limewash and the 200-year-old finca settles naturally into the landscape.

Life here naturally gravitates outdoors. A saltwater pool with its own bar and shaded chill-out anchors the lawns, while long communal tables, a wood-fired oven and a ceremonial teepee and fire pit set the scene for family affairs. Wellness threads through the grounds: a 60m² open-air gym, sauna and hammam, warm and cold plunge pools, a Himalayan salt cave and oxygen room, and a red-light therapy chamber – all framed by kitchen fruit trees and open valley views.

The main living space lies within the landscape, a glazed outbuilding that puts nature front and centre. A streamlined kitchen provides plenty of space, with a table to survey chefs at work. Sink into the neighbouring lounge for a digestif or by the outdoor bar for evening cocktails. Six bedrooms suites arranged across the main house and guest rooms carry the same warm, soulful hand: whitewashed walls and artisanal furniture. The principal suite claims a 70m² terrace shaded by citrus trees, with an outdoor shower and garden views.