Where Water Defines the Stay
Beach doesn’t always mean palm trees and white sand. Beach & Coastal stretches from tropical hideaways and barefoot Mediterranean retreats to wild Atlantic shores made for coolcations and windswept walks. It might mean swimming from steps carved into the rocks, waking beside a mountain lake or watching winter storms roll in from the sea. These are hotels where water, coastline and landscape aren’t simply the view—they are an essential part of the experience.
D-Resort Šibenik, Croatia Modern Adriatic Living at the Edge of the Sea Why DNA Hotels Loves It ● One of Croatia’s most architecturally striking contemporary resorts, designed by acclaimed Croatian architect Nikola Bašić. ● A rare combination of marina lifestyle, minimalist design, and genuine Adriatic tranquility. ● Every room enjoys uninterrupted sea views, creating a…
read moreZash is a 1930s country manor turned design hotel. Located on the eastern slopes of the Etna Mountain it offers sublime views over the surrounding vineyards, citrus groves and Ionian Sea. Enjoy exquisite rooms and suites, the delightful Mediterranean garden and excellent Sicilian food.
read moreLocated between the Etna and the Ionian Sea, Ramo d’Aria is a boutique design hotel with a typical Sicilian, yet decisively modern atmosphere. It has a lounge, bar and seasonal outdoor pool.
read moreThe owner named the property after his mother, Modesta Maria, who grew up in the original 1940s house built by his grandfather, a local fisherman. Transformed by his sister, the humble home now features nine minimalist suites, each with private bathrooms and patios. The exterior’s clean cubic aesthetic introduces an unfussy interior featuring vaulted brick ceilings and traditional terracotta floor tiles, cedar furnishings and bespoke cork and brass lamps.
read morePé no Monte, loved by both urban minimalist and country style admirers is located in a rural area near São Teotónio, just a few kilometers from the Alentejo South West Natural Park, Algarve’s Vicentine coast and wild, uninhabited beaches. Retreat in contemporary style while enjoying the simple pleasures of life: peace, great food, sunshine, surf, company.
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