Baia Chia Laguna Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Perched on a granite promontory above the golden bay of Chia, on the unspoilt southern coast of Sardinia, Baia di Chia Resort Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton is a seasonal boutique retreat within the wider Chia Laguna Nature Resort. Its recently renovated rooms and suites are scattered among myrtle, mastic and juniper shrubs, and most open onto a private terrace facing the sea, the bay or the lagoon where pink flamingos gather.

A stone stairway leads down to Monte Cogoni beach, where guests find a private beach area with umbrellas, sun loungers, cabanas, beach volleyball and the Chia Beach bar. Above the shore, a semi-Olympic pool blends into the Mediterranean landscape. Guests can also enjoy the facilities of the whole resort: 13 restaurants and bars ranging from contemporary Sardinian cuisine to seafood and wood-fired pizza, the spa, a gym, tennis and padel courts, water sports, kids club, evening shows and a free shuttle between the different areas.

The atmosphere is quiet and designed above all for adults and couples, yet families are welcome too. Pets are part of the holiday: dogs have a dedicated play area, a reserved spot on the hotel beach and a welcome kit with cushion, bowl and waste bags.