Hotel Il Pellicano: Dolce Vita on Monte Argentario

Hotel Il Pellicano has been a byword for Italian glamour since the 1960s, a cliffside hideaway on the Monte Argentario promontory near Porto Ercole in southern Tuscany. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it retains the intimate, dolce-vita spirit that drew film stars and royalty to its saltwater pool and private rocks.

The dining is a highlight. The Il Pellicano Restaurant holds a Michelin star under chef Michelino Gioia, serving the best Italian cuisine from organic ingredients with an unbeatable view; the Pelligrill handles relaxed Tuscan lunches and the catch of the day; and the quisibeve terrace bar and the piano-led Bar Roberto keep the legend alive after dark.

For a stylish, storied escape on the Tuscan coast, Il Pellicano is a benchmark.

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