Capo Spartivento Chia, Italy
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
Granite lighthouse citadel
A working 1850s lighthouse crowns the granite promontory, where 360-degree sea vistas unfold beneath the turning automated beacon.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A restored 1856 naval lighthouse and signal station perched on rugged granite cliffs above the sea.
Notable
Monochrome minimalist interiors feature whitewashed masonry, suspended beds, Murano glass chandeliers, and custom ironwork.
Notable
Tailored multi-course dining by a private chef, dedicated four-wheel-drive arrival shuttles, and ten secluded suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The sea views, naturally, are extraordinary, given the cliffside setting, and the interior-design style...is inspiring and unique.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched within a protected nature reserve at Sardinia's southern tip, isolated granite trails lead down to the sands of Cala Cipolla.
The rooms
White masonry and parquet floors ground the suites, where suspended beds hang beneath raw iron beams and Murano glass chandeliers.
The infinity pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Teak decks surround the cliff-edge infinity pool and hydromassage seating, looking straight out across the open sea.
The spa
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Eight glass gazebos in the garden host dinner beneath the night sky, and the vaulted cistern cellar stores regional wines.
How it began
Built by the Italian Navy in 1856, the stone signal-keeper barracks still display low-altitude bullet strafing marks from wartime aircraft.
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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.