Castiglione della Pescaia, ItalyPunta Ala
Cala del Porto Punta Ala, Tuscany (Preferred Hotels & Resorts: L.V.X. Collection)
Pine-cloaked marina resort
Punta Ala Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort LocalOutside the door
Pine-cloaked marina resort
This mid-century coastal property overlooks Punta Ala marina, where days drift between pine-shaded gardens and views across to Elba.
“Cala del Porto doesn’t have to work hard to sell itself—located on the seaside in Tuscany, the waterfront-meets-wine-country views will awe just about any guest.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The mid-century architecture gives little indication of what’s within, but the Cala del Porto is a Baglioni hotel, and the group’s trademark elegant stylishness is very much on display in the interiors.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Above Punta Ala marina on a pine-cloaked hillside, with views across the water to Elba.
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The rooms
Selected rooms open directly onto the gardens and pool deck. Others look across open water toward the island of Elba.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Tall maritime pines shelter the curved freshwater pool, set above the marina beside stone-paved sun decks.
The spa
Illuminated circular benches and footbaths fill the spa, where treatments draw on trace minerals from ruby and malachite.
Belvedere Restaurant
Chef Gianluca Braglia prepares regional Mediterranean dishes on the sunset terrace, sheltered under canopies of magenta bougainvillea.
How it began
Film producer Carlo Ponti helped develop the property in 1974, and Sophia Loren was its public face for years.
Castiglione della Pescaia
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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.