Journeying through rolling Tuscan countryside, it’s the dazzling sight of the Mediterranean that first greets Il Pellicano’s guests. The divine smell of rosemary and bougainvillea are in the air on Monte Argentario’s promontory, with near-turquoise waters lapping the bay below. This hilltop property exudes a quiet romance and magnetic glamour that appeals to all the senses.
Many of the bright, stylish rooms have their own terraces, with views of the sea beckoning for private boat trips, water sports and coastal strolls. Fresh seafood, organic meat and locally grown vegetables rule the menu at its Michelin-starred restaurant; where a piano plays in the evening, as the moon finds its shining reflection in the sea. A sensational hotel ready for those eschewing Rome or Pisa for a few days – or longer.
