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A Michelin star winner, seafood is the keynote here, from fish carpaccio (raw or marinated) to grilled whole fish right off the boat. Book ahead.

This hotel occupies part of the monastery of the Castello itself. Consequently the rooms are quite spartan, but the views are prized.

The neo-Moorish architecture, the spa and the careful service have made this hotel the meeting point of an international clientele. Situated in the most beautiful corner of the island, it is set in a green park surrounding a thermal pool, and is a few steps away from its own private beach.

Another pizzeria on this busy street, which gained its moment of fame when then US President Bill Clinton stopped by for a snack.

The elegant decor is graced with reproductions of Pompeian art, and the cuisine, too, takes its inspiration from ancient sources. Classical writers and the remains of the city have both provided recipes, which have been adapted to modern tastes. The food has earned the proprietors a Michelin star.

Hidden away down a narrow walkway, this delightful place is like being in someone’s private garden. Everything is homemade and the freshest the season has to offer.

This wonderfully earthy farm has a rustic rock-pool, a large terracotta tile terrace, and whitewashed elegance. It is also known in the area for its excellent cuisine.

As the name states, this is another fabulous property, built on top of a Roman villa and frequented by the great and regal. Guests have included Romantic poets Shelley and Byron and the German writer Goethe. A pool, gardens, and striking panoramas render it as unforgettable today as it was in Grand Tour times.

On 4 November 1737 the San Carlo was inaugurated with Metastasio’s opera Achille in Sciro .

Camomilla (camomile) is considered to be a palliative, while other herbal teas on offer include menta (peppermint) and tiglio (lime-tree).