Hilltop resorts usually command the attention of the masses, though ADLER Spa Resort SICILIA almost feels like a Sicilian secret hidden in plain sight. Designed with the landscape in mind, this one-storey retreat encourages guests to appreciate its environment, showcased best on a short stroll to the sprawling beach below. There, golden sands appear almost untouched, save for sunloungers inviting guests to get lost in a good book. Flanked by the scent of pine groves and beckoned by the call of soft waves lapping the shore, there’s a sense here that everything is allowed to just be.  

As the name suggests, wellness sits at the heart of the resort, manifested in both spa treatments and sport. Hiking, cycling and yoga – to name just a few – may inspire relaxation for some, while for others, the more traditional route to repose lies below ground. Set neatly into the hillside, panoramic views are a defining feature of the circular spa, though none can quite beat the sunset seen from the Thalasso tub.