Petra Segreta Resort & Spa

Let’s say you’re an experienced Italian traveler — visited every vineyard, stayed in every villa, summited every hillside and seen every view, from the canals of Venice to the Roman roads and the coast of Sicily. Just when you’re about to feel jaded (if such a thing is even possible), you remember: there’s still Sardinia. Petra Segreta Resort & Spa combines the best of several worlds in Italian hospitality — equal parts Tuscan villa, rough and rugged southern stonework, and the sort of vaguely volcanic landscape that recalls Sicily or Capri at their most dramatic, accompanied by the white sand beaches for which the Costa Smeralda is justifiably famous.

With twenty-three rooms and suites, Petra Segreta is certifiably boutique-sized, though when it comes to comforts it certainly earns its Resort & Spa tag as well. Private verandas and patios are universal, as are modern, oversized stone-clad bathrooms. There’s a wellness center that’d be the envy of a much bigger hotel, as well as a heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi with a far-ranging view. Equally far-ranging are the views from the restaurant, where al fresco lounging and dining are the rule rather than the exception. And all of this only a few minutes from the beach.

How to get there:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is approximately 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Petra Segreta.