Curated luxury hotels in Mediterranean Sea

Facing the beachfront, DUKA Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Vlorë and has a garden, private beach area and restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 400 metres of Ri Beach. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.6 km from Kuzum Baba.

The rooms come with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony.

A buffet, Italian or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Languages spoken at the reception include English and Italian, and guests are invited to request information on the area when needed.

Independence Square is 4 km from DUKA Hotel. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 145 km from the property.

With a stay at Hotel Antares in Letojanni, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Letojanni Beach and 8 minutes from Taormina Cable Car. This beach hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Mount Etna and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Isola Bella.

With a stay at Hotel Sirenetta in Isola delle Femmine, you'll be on the boardwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Politeama Garibaldi Theater and Isola Delle Femmine Beach. This beach hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Mondello Beach and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Palermo Harbour.

With a stay at Candia Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acropolis and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Parthenon.

With a stay at Hotel Piccolo Mondo in Castro, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Delizie in Contea and Zinzulusa Cave. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Otranto Waterfront and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Artefatto - L'idea in Terracotta.

With a stay at Hotel Punta Tipa in Trapani, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Trapani and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Villa Regina Margherita and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Triton's Fountain.

Located in Valderice, Hotel Parco Degli Aromi Resort & SPA is a 4-minute drive from Nino Croce Theater and 7 minutes from Quartiere Spagnolo. This spa hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Port of Trapani and 16.2 mi (26 km) from Zingaro Nature Reserve.

When you stay at Mitsis N'U Piraeus Port in Piraeus, you'll be connected to a shopping centre – a 1-minute drive from Port of Piraeus and 10 minutes from Temple of Olympian Zeus. This family-friendly hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Syntagma Square and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Acropolis.

A stay at Covo dei Saraceni places you in the heart of Polignano a Mare, steps from Statue of Domenico Modugno and 3 minutes by foot from Lama Monachile Beach. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cala Paura Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grotta Ardito Promenade.

With a stay at Airone City Hotel in Catania (Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Via Etnea and Catania Port. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Mount Etna and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Piazza del Duomo.

Located in Riposto, Donna Carmela is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Ionian Sea and 8 minutes from Pista Santa Venera. This boutique hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mount Etna and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.

When you stay at Rosebay Hotel in Santorini, you'll be by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 8 minutes from Ancient Thira. This family-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Athinios Port and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Santorini Caldera.

With a stay at The Lekka Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Athens, steps from Ermou Street and 6 minutes by foot from Syntagma Square. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Acropolis and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Monastiraki Flea Market.

Located in Syracuse, Eureka Palace Hotel Spa Resort is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach and Ionian Sea. This golf hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Lungomare di Ortigia.

Set by its private beach on the road connecting Sarandë with Butrint, the Hotel Visad has air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, free WiFi and free parking. Its restaurant has a large terrace opening onto the beach, serving cafe-style breakfast.

All rooms come with a small fridge and a private bathroom. There are sun loungers on the beach.

Some traditional Albanian and international dishes are served at the restaurant, which enjoys a direct view of the sea from its elegant interiors.

Guests can play table tennis for free and book massage treatments at an extra charge. The hotel also features a mini football field.

Visad Hotel is about 1.5 km from the centre of Sarandë, where you can find the bus station and the ferry port with links to Corfu Island.

Housed in an antique building in the centre of Taormina, Villa Fiorita Boutique Hotel features a free swimming pool and a spacious terrace, both offering panoramic sea views. The hotel is located 70 metres from the Taormina Cable Car, with links to the beaches of Mazzarò and Isola Bella island.

The large, air-conditioned rooms are fitted with modern furnishings. Each is provided with a TV and a fully equipped en suite bathroom.

The swimming pool is located in the garden and surrounded by plenty of sun loungers and parasols. From the spacious terrace you can relax and enjoy views of the Ionian Sea.

Breakfast is served daily and it includes sweet cakes, yoghurt and cereal, as well as eggs, ham and fresh fruit.

The popular shopping street of Corso Umberto is less than a 5-minute walk away. Messina is 53 km from the property, while Catania Fontanarossa Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

Situated in Pignola, 41 km from Pertosa Caves, Sotto Il Cielo Hotel features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers mountain views, a terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a balcony and others also boast pool views. All rooms in Sotto Il Cielo Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean, Pizza and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play table tennis at Sotto Il Cielo Hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

National Archaeological Museum is 12 km from the hotel, while Stazione di Potenza Centrale is 10 km away. Salerno - Costa d'Amalfi Airport is 84 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Featuring free WiFi, Soreda Hotel is located in Qawra, with Bugibba on one side and the village of St.Paul's Bay on the other. It offers 2 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool with hydromassage. The on-site Express Fitness Club is complete with gym and sauna.

Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, with a balcony and a private bathroom with hairdryer. All come with satellite TV, a minibar and a kettle.

Evening entertainment is available daily, with live local performers. The hotel also includes a lounge bar with a wide-screen TV for major international sporting events. A small games room with 2 pool tables is also available.

The Soreda's restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and dinner are buffet style. During summer you can enjoy drinks and snacks on the rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Free garage parking is provided, and Malta International Airport is 30 minutes' drive away.

A stay at Skylark, Aluma Hotel & Resort places you in the heart of Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Temple of Olympian Zeus. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Acropolis and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Panathenaic Stadium.

Situated in Pogradec, 6.8 km from Ohrid Lake Springs, Perla Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 22 km from Bay of Bones, the hotel with free WiFi is also 38 km away from Early Christian Basilica. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk and a balcony with a lake view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at Perla Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are equipped with a patio. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property.

The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Port Ohrid is 38 km from Perla Hotel, while Church of St. John at Kaneo is 38 km from the property.