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    The Amalfi Coast

    Monastero Santa Rosa

    Secluded luxury in a 17th-century convent

    After falling for the ruins of this dramatically perched 17th century convent while boating in Salerno Bay, the American owner of the Monastero Santa Rosa spent the next decade painstakingly renovated and restoring the building, creating the stunning and secluded boutique hotel it is today.

    With only 20 rooms and suites, but plenty of outdoor living areas and private spaces dotted around the estate, this unique property is dedicated to total relaxation, as you can take your pick from the various secluded sun terraces perched on the hillside. Make your way down the lush tiered gardens to reach a truly breathtaking infinity pool where you can soak up the sweeping, panoramic views across the Amalfi Coast.

    The sisters’ former winery is now the setting for a vast sanctuary of a spa – an impressive selection of some 400 wines now stored in the cellar of Ristorante Il Refettorio, where guests can expect an innovative Mediterranean gastronomic experience with the freshest ingredients from the gardens and surrounding Campania region.

    The convent sits in the quaint fishing village of Conca dei Marini, just a 20-minute car or boat ride from the most scenic towns along this glamorous coastline – notably Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. An array of excursions can be organised, from walking trails and cultural tours, to diving and windsurfing.

    Highlights

    Spa treatments

    Cooking class

    Hiking

    Kayaking

    Scuba diving

    Windsurfing

    Boat excursions

    20 rooms and suites

    Infinity pool

    Restaurant and bar

    Fully equipped spa

    Outdoor fitness area

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    Places to combine Monastero Santa Rosa with

    Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

    The Amalfi Coast

    Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria

    Propped atop a cliff, with a sweeping panorama of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, this superbly presented resort centre dates back to 1834 and is ringed by a garden, awash with lemon trees and olive groves. An extraordinarily tasteful example of Belle Epoque architecture, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is a delightful composite of marble, plush furnishings, nude tones and arched ceilings.

    Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a vintage concierge desk before being led to one of the 79 tastefully decorated rooms or suites. Interiors encompass antique furniture, oil paintings and frescoed ceilings, with expansive windows facing the garden or sea. Some include private terraces and pianos, along with original period elements and separate living spaces.

    The dining collection will do more than just appease, with three restaurants to choose from, including the Michelin-starred Terrazza Bosquet, with a widespread terrace and seafood-focused menu, L’Orangerie set in an orange grove alongside the pool, serving light dishes, inspired by regional produce and Terrazza Vittoria promising Neapolitan specialities, complemented by incredible ocean views. Tipples are whipped to excellence at Vittoria Bar, positioned on a terrace, or La Pergola in a section of the garden, laden with fairy lights.

    Encircled by cherry-striped loungers and a wooden deck, the hotel’s outdoor pool is a definite highlight. Right next door, guests can seek out the spa, housed in a 19th-century converted greenhouse, with three treatment cabins and a private suite for couples, featuring a Jacuzzi.

    During your stay, you can opt to immerse yourself in the spectacles of Sorrento, and a lift will take you down to the harbour, where you can board a ferry to the nearby islands or wander around the cobbled streets in search of the perfect Limoncello.

    Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline