Duino-Aurisina, ItalyPortopiccolo
Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa
Cliffside marina village
Portopiccolo Duino-Aurisina, Italy
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
The house
TivoliCliffside marina village
The resort anchors a car-free coastal village, terraced down karst cliffs to a yacht marina and beach club.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A panoramic bay-view spa with a salt flotation cave and indoor-outdoor vitality pool.
Notable
Mid-century nautical geometry and warm timber paneling inspired by modernist architect Gio Ponti.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms and suites are sleek and functional, calling to mind the look of an elegant turn-of-the-century ocean liner with a nautical color palette, curving lines, and polished wood furnishings.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Portopiccolo is completely car-free, with cliffside elevators linking quiet alleys of wine bars and boutiques to the water.
The rooms
Gio Ponti motifs bring crisp navy geometry and warm timber to the rooms, where private balconies look out over the marina.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor vitality pool sits behind panoramic glass, and outdoor infinity pools line the edge of the sea.
The spa
Cushioned daybeds sit beside glass fireplaces in travertine lounges, and treatments draw on thermal therapies from Terme di Saturnia.
At the table
Ocyan serves regional seafood and Friulian wines under vaulted ceilings, and terrace tables look out over the marina.
How it began
The village was carved from an abandoned limestone quarry that sat derelict along Sistiana Bay for decades.
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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.