An eco-resort inspired by the region’s tiered lemon houses, this little slice of Italian paradise, nestling within 27 acres of the Alto Garda National Park’s natural olive terraces, citrus groves and woodland, is a real natural beauty.

Its award-winning, 3800-square-metre temple of wellness is a huge draw for anyone wanting a closer-to-home version of Thailand’s Chiva Som or Kamalaya. Light Italian and Mediterranean cuisine is ethical, sustainable and locally sourced where possible; and, as well as the spa’s array of innovative treatments and customised programmes – a blend of classical Chinese Medicine and traditional Western science – the gardens unveil multiple pools, saunas, meditation gardens, relaxation areas, running circuits and fitness trails.