Great Escapes Mediterranean, Book

The cerulean blue of the Mediterranean restores body, mind and soul! Discover the most stunning destinations and dreamy places in this up-to-date and exquisitely illustrated book: from the cave-like suites at Perivolas, perched majestically high above the Aegean in Santorini, to the Hotel Le Corbusier in Marseille, a pilgrimage site for architecture lovers. Each hotel is presented with spectacular photos, a brief text and essential information such as address and directions, as well as tips on books to pack.

The Mediterranean is surrounded by three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia - and although the cultures around this sea are highly diverse, they harmoniously share a pleasant climate, distinct flora and fauna and, not least, the intense blue of the waters. Angelika Taschen set out in search of the most beautiful hotels on a wide variety of coasts, islands and beaches, taking us on a journey through the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the ultra-chic Les Roches Rouges on the Côte d'Azur. He also introduces us to the little-known Hermitage of Pardini on the Italian island of Giglio, accessible only by boat or on foot, and to Bodrum in Turkey, where the elegant Amanruya resort is hidden away in one of the Mediterranean's most stunning bays.

New hotel concepts are presented, with high quality architecture and creative design - such as the finca Menorca Experimental in the Balearic Islands, the modernist Villa Dubrovnik in Croatia and Dexamenes in the Peloponnese, where new life has been brought to disused wine tanks. Other highlights include the newly opened, elegantly designed Mezzatorre in Ischia and Torre di Cala Piccola, with its enchanting private beach on the Argentario peninsula, an almost unknown location that has the aura of Italy in the 60s. Another real treasure is La Locanda del Barbablù, with just five rooms in the shadow of the mythical volcano in Stromboli. Get ready to stay at Nord-Pinus in Tangier, with its fantastic view of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the charming Coco-Mat Eco Residences in Serifos, or experience the originality of Ammos in Crete, where art and design are as essential as sun and beach!