Hotel Pitrizza

Hotel Pitrizza is tucked into the rocky landscape of Liscia di Vacca on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, close enough to Porto Cervo for dining and nightlife but sufficiently screened by gardens and granite to feel private.

The architecture takes its cues from the landscape rather than competing with it. Low buildings, stone, terracotta and vegetation blend into the hillside, while sea views open toward the remarkably clear water of the bay.

Rooms, suites and more private accommodations are spread through the grounds, giving the hotel a low-density feel. The strongest categories add generous terraces and create the sense of having a small Sardinian residence rather than a conventional hotel room.

Days revolve around the water, whether at the hotel’s pool, on the beach or moving along the Costa Smeralda by boat. The Grill and Bar Pitrizza keep dining relaxed and open to the view rather than overly formal.

Pitrizza is best for travelers who want Costa Smeralda glamour in its quieter form. The appeal is not a busy social scene but the combination of privacy, natural beauty and classic Mediterranean resort living.