Hotel Pitrizza.

Built in the 1960s as a cornerstone of the Costa Smeralda, Hotel Pitrizza is an exercise in camouflage architecture. Designed by Luigi Vietti, the low-slung stone structures are tucked into the granite boulders and Mediterranean scrub overlooking Liscia di Vacca bay, featuring rooftop gardens that blur the line between building and landscape. The aesthetic is quintessentially Sardinian: handcrafted furnishings, terracotta, and local wood. The centerpiece is a saltwater swimming pool carved directly into the natural rock, complemented by a private beach and views of the Maddalena archipelago. While Porto Cervo’s glitz is a short drive away, the vibe here remains secluded and understated. Guests can expect high-end perks like personal butler service in the villas and access to premier padel and tennis courts, all set within a remarkably quiet, rugged coastal sanctuary.