Three Exceptional Destinations Beyond the Mediterranean Mainstream
The Mediterranean is timeless. A region of enduring beauty and cultural richness. Yet for those who seek something more unexpected, more intimate, and equally exceptional, the world offers varying destinations that are every bit as inspiring. This season, we invite you to explore three refined alternatives. Far from the familiar, yet firmly within the realm of the exceptional.
Boka Bay, Montenegro
The Adriatic’s Quiet Masterpiece
Long regarded as Europe’s most elegant emerging riviera, Boka Bay offers a uniquely harmonious blend of natural grandeur and historic charm. Framed by the soaring, pine-clad peaks of Montenegro and the deep indigo of the Adriatic, the bay unfolds as a series of cinematic moments, from serene coves and pristine beaches to medieval towns adorned with stone facades and terracotta roofs.
Whether arriving by private boat or driving along its serpentine coastal road, every turn reveals a new vantage point. Sweeping vistas where sea and mountains meet in perfect symmetry. Intimate yet expansive, Boka Bay is an exquisite alternative for those who seek refined tranquillity and authentic European beauty.
Folegandros, Greece
A Sculpted Sanctuary in the Cyclades
Perched in the southern Cyclades, Folegandros is a striking composition of raw elegance and poetic stillness. Its rugged, sculptural cliffs rise from the Aegean in bold contrast to the soft white forms of its villages, each one a quiet masterpiece of Cycladic architecture and charm.
Here, simplicity becomes sophistication. Time slows, and the island’s unhurried rhythm invites a deeper connection to land, light, and sea. With its dramatic topography, crystalline waters, and sense of serene seclusion, Folegandros offers a rarefied island experience; pure, elemental, and profoundly beautiful.
The Azores, Portugal
An Atlantic eden, untouched and elemental
Set in the heart of the Atlantic, the Azores archipelago is a masterclass in natural grandeur. Nine islands shaped by volcanic origins and cloaked in lush, emerald green. Here, crater lakes shimmer in ancient calderas, thermal springs emerge from the earth in quiet plumes, and landscapes shift from dense forests to dramatic sea cliffs with effortless elegance.
Rich in biodiversity and deeply attuned to the rhythm of nature, the Azores offer a rare balance of adventure and serenity. For those seeking a destination defined by purity, isolation, and awe-inspiring beauty, this Atlantic sanctuary delivers an experience both grounding and transcendent.
