Perched on ten rolling hectares of gardens above the sparkling Costa Viola, Altafiumara Resort & Spa turns a simple stay into a finely scripted journey. Morning begins on a balcony where jasmine scents drift from the cliffs; by noon, guests may be shaping clay beside the artisans of Ceramiche La Regina or swirling Calabrian vintages with the Scopelliti family in the resort’s stone-vaulted dungeon wine bar - a historic nook once used for coastal defence. Afternoons invite discovery of Magna Graecia treasures on curator-led walks with the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, while the two-storey Thalasso spa restores sea-salted skin with rituals bookable at a tap. Evenings unfold on the terrace of the Mediterranean restaurant, where garden herbs meet just-landed catch and views sweep to Sicily’s lights.

A dedicated concierge knits these encounters into tailored packages - from “Love Weekend” escapes to art-focused tours - arranged by personal request for true sense-of-place immersion. By placing culture, cuisine and community on equal footing with its elegant rooms, Altafiumara stands among the most experiential hotels in Italy today.