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This small restaurant-hotel, perched on a rocky spur, enjoys wonderful views and is surrounded by olive groves.

The 12th-century Palazzo Confalone has been converted into one of the finest hotels. Its architecture reveals Arabic and Oriental influences, while many of its columns are ancient Greek and Roman. The service is impeccable, while the views and the restaurant are unsurpassed.

This atmospheric 16th-century Franciscan monastery opened as a hotel in 2002. All of the now-luxurious former monks’ cells have views over the bay, and there’s a garden restaurant with more vistas. Free shuttle-bus to the sights in the centre.

Situated in a splendid position in the heart of a quiet, flower-filled part of the island, this attractive hotel is not far away from sandy beaches and the famous Poseidon gardens. A tennis court and parking are conveniently located.

The island’s youth hostel is generally packed in high season, but if you can get in, it’s worth it. Perhaps its best feature is that it’s located right above a lovely stretch of sand.

The name originates from Roman times, as does the site, and the panorama inspires poets even to this day. Lemon groves abound here, their fragrance adding a sweet note to the air of total relaxation that is on offer here.

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.