The Vibe: If only you could live here.

The Area: Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Modica, Val di Noto, Sicily.

The DNA: ANIME A SUD offers a new concept of hospitality in bespoke artistic residences, which combine history and contemporaneity, a passion for art with respect for the environment. The sought-after locations and the exclusive style make them the ideal refuge for the sophisticated traveler looking for a Sicily made of silence, emotion and horizons. Massages are on request, and there are Sicilian cooking classes, and Modica chocolate tastings.

Suite-Me-Up: Hortus is a 16th-century residence featuring 3 stylish suites with private bathrooms, a living space, a large kitchen with cave wine cellar, a gorgeous grotto spa and a private garden with plunge pool. The accommodation is self-catering, but Sicilian breakfast and private dinners can be arranged on request.

Seen: archilovers

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 1 holiday rental sleeping up to 6, 3-bedrooms (160m2) (1,722 sq ft) • hotel opened: 2014 ✅ free street parking nearby • no pets allowed • open all year