Is Arenas Resort ★★★★★

The Is Arenas Resort ***** stands nearby to a protected nature reserve on Sardinia’s west coast, and there's no place more pristine for soaking up the region's distinctive forest aromas. Deep in a pine forest spanning 850 hectares, and a short walk from a long and pretty fine-sand beach, the resort is the perfect relaxing holiday destination wrapped in an island idyll. The charming village of Narbolia is nearby, while the towns of Oristano and Cagliari sit at a distance of 15 and 72 miles away respectively.

What’s more, within this natural haven, there's no need for a car; walking, biking and riding are the orders of the day. A stroll along the short path to the beach is refreshing, and once there the hotel can lend you everything you need to relax in the sun and take full advantage of the trip. That's where the five-star service comes in, I suppose. Every little care is tended to, so your only concern is enjoying the Italian seaside. The Superior Room, meanwhile, offers superb comfort with modern facilities and pleasant contemporary design.

After a leisurely afternoon, nothing's better than a visit to the Beach Club bar to enjoy a refreshing drink or two, to the soothing soundtrack of the waves. And when hunger inevitably strikes, then the hotel's restaurant “Il Destriero”, offers a varied choice of must-try Mediterranean dishes, fish and local specialities; any one of which makes for a real treat after a day at the beach, in the pool or relaxing at the spa (free access thanks to VeryChic!). Each meal immerses you just a little more in Sardinia and its flavours and character.