Cala Cuncheddi Hotel

Italy

If you’re going to be in Sardinia, an Italian island with a rich gastronomic heritage, as you’ll have read in previous editions of Food and Travel, you need to be somewhere like Cala Cuncheddi in the north, near the city of Olbia. Because, while you have the city nearby, famed for its medieval San Simplicio Basilica, you’re in an oasis here, with a private beach on this immaculate coastline – and, in case the 30m stroll from hotel to golden sand is too much, you’ve got the perfect pool overlooking it. Rooms mostly have sea views, while others overlook the garden – a grove of myrtle and centuries-old olive trees. Naturally, wherever you eat, you’re getting the true flavours of Sardinia, and the wine bar serves up some unique local labels as well as the best of Italy. Stylish rooms have all mod cons, and there’s also a spa and well-equipped gym.

Doubles from £268. 00 39 0789 3350, vretreats.com

Words by Alex Mead.

This review was taken from the July 2023 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.