Nick Redman | Julia Buckley
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 11:50 a.m. BST, The Times
Planning a visit to these five pretty Italian postcard villages?
From romantic retreats to suites with sea views, here are the best places to stay after a day spent exploring the Riviera
10) Park Hotel Argento in Levanto – Liguria:
All surf, sand and pebbles, the resort of Levanto is perfect for outings to the adjacent Cinque Terre, which is minutes away by train. And Park Hotel Argento, with its heated pool and glimpses of sea, is the ideal place from which to base yourself. Out with blocky hotel uniformity — as the subtly mismatched buildings with their huddled rooftops suggest, this four-star was designed specifically to evoke a a Ligurian village rather than a resort and returnees love its unfussy yet smart rooms, as well as its subtly Asian-in-feel spa with its standing lanterns, Buddha statue and hot stone massages. Alfresco dinner on the restaurant’s deck is a delicious affair; expect incredible seafood risottos and dishes such as swordfish tagliata.
