Costa Smeralda, ItalyCannigione
Aethos Sardinia
Terracotta hillside resort
Cannigione Costa Smeralda, Italy
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
AethosTerracotta hillside resort
Terracotta pavilions step down the Gallura slopes, turning daily life toward terraced gardens and Cannigione Bay.
“Aethos Sardegna has a laid-back look and feel that encourages travelers to immerse themselves in the serene, Mediterranean lifestyle.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Outdoor cabana treatments with Woods Copenhagen skincare, beside a hillside infinity pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The suites are sunny, airy, mixing traditional Sardinian architecture with a contemporary decorator’s eye.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Cannigione harbor sits downhill, with waterfront seafood restaurants and boats bound for the La Maddalena archipelago.
The rooms
Most rooms open onto lawn terraces facing the water, while select hillside suites include private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The curved stone pool looks out over the bay, with sun loungers and an open-air bar beside the water.
The gym
A glass pavilion holds Technogym treadmills and bikes on timber decking, looking straight out toward the surrounding greenery.
At the table
ZAÏA serves Sardinian seafood on a covered terrace under paper lanterns, looking straight out over the bay.
How it began
The local Filigheddu family founded the estate in 2004, before Aethos reimagined the property twenty years later.
Costa Smeralda
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.