Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy hotel reservation from ahotelinitaly.com

This four-star hotel on Sardinia, whose Mediterranean aesthetic blends harmoniously with its historical and picturesque setting, is a restful haven with convenient access to many of the highlights of this section of the stunning Sardinian coastline.

Sardinia's pretty fishing village of Arbatax - the name is Arabic for fourteenth tower, and it derives from the nearby Saracen watchtower - is famous for its red rocks and lighthouse; it's also close to Nuoro, a quintessentially Sardinian town rich in history, culture and impressive scenery.

Club Hotel Malaspina is in Bosa Marina, a lovely little town on the western coast of Sardinia. The River Temo runs through the town and out into the Mediterranean, while the Castello Malaspina dominates the view.

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Hotel Nuraghe Arvu, Cala Gonone - this peaceful hotel on the western coast of Sardinia is deep in the green of its own private park. With superb views both of the sea and the mountains, it's just 500 metres from a quiet beach, as yet largely untouched by tourism.