Nestling in the midst of idyllic sites or endowed with secret features, these discreet addresses have long played host to an Italian elite and international personalities wanting to chill out and restore their energy.
On the island of Salina, the greenest of the seven Aeolian islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the seven small white buildings comprising Capofaro are enthroned at the heart of a family vineyard. A real insiders’ haven, this corner of paradise, a member of “Relais & Châteaux”, offers excellent dining and stunning views. www.capofaro.it
his “Relais & Châteaux” occupies a majestic 19th-century building elegantly surveying a medieval town. A harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, this luxury hotel offers six prestigious suites of 60 m2 each. www.ilborro.it
On the hills above the village of Gargano, the entire resort faces Lake Garda. Surrounded by a large park with a fitness trail and a therapeutic garden based on the principles of Chinese medicine, this address benefiting from two pools - one heated year-round to 30° - is dedicated 100% to wellness. www.lefayresorts.com
