Great Escapes: Mediterranean

This updated edition from TASCHEN’s Great Escapes series explores the most breathtaking destinations around the Mediterranean, as Angelika Taschen uncovers hidden gems along the azure-blue sea. From the cave-like suites at Perivolas on Santorini to the iconic Hôtel Le Corbusier in Marseille, each hotel is showcased with beautiful photography and practical details to inspire unforgettable stays.

The journey spans three continents—Europe, Africa, and Asia—celebrating the shared Mediterranean climate, distinctive flora and fauna, and the region’s signature deep-blue waters. Taschen leads readers to legendary and secluded retreats such as the luxurious Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and the ultra-chic Les Roches Rouges on the Côte d’Azur; the remote Pardini’s Hermitage on the Italian island of Giglio, reachable only by boat or on foot; and Amanruya, hidden in a stunning bay in Bodrum, Turkey.

The book also highlights innovative architecture and design, including Menorca Experimental on the Balearic Islands, the modernist Villa Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Dexamenes on the Peloponnese, where decommissioned wine tanks have been transformed into striking guest rooms. Further highlights include the stylish Mezzatorre on Ischia; Torre di Cala Piccola with its private beach on the Argentario peninsula in Tuscany, evoking the aura of 1960s Italy; and La Locanda del Barbablù, a five-room hideaway in the shadow of the volcano on Stromboli.

Other featured stays include Nord-Pinus in Tangier, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar; the charming Coco-Mat Eco Residences on Serifos; and the art-driven Ammos on Crete, where design is as essential as sun and sea.