Favignana, Italy
Cave Bianche Hotel
Sunken quarry compound
Sunken quarry compound
The property occupies an excavated quarry basin twelve meters deep, sheltered by raw limestone cliffs and citrus trees.
What it’s good at
Notable
Cusenza and Salvo sculpted geometric guestrooms inside twelve-meter calcarenite quarry rock walls.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its stone structures and its minimalist-chic rooms mirror the straight lines of the quarry’s walls, while the gardens and lawns add organic warmth.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set inside a sunken calcarenite quarry on Favignana, enclosed by towering white limestone walls.
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The rooms
Rooms use natural stone floors and pale timber to match the straight lines of the surrounding stone.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor freshwater pool sits on the quarry floor, bordered by hydromassage tubs and sun loungers.
The spa
At the table
The restaurant serves seasonal Sicilian seafood beside the rock walls, and breakfast brings house-made Favignana cakes.
How it began
The site was Favignana's largest limestone quarry from the early 1900s, abandoned for decades until reclamation work began in 2003.
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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.