Tuba Club, Marseille
The place to eat, drink and swim off the rocks (French designer Simon Port Jacquemus is a fan) as well as try and bag one of the five stylish cabanes. You’ll be perfectly placed for exploring Marseille and the area’s feted calanques, limestone cliffs that tower above the glittering sea.
Read more about Marseille here.
Luigi ai Faraglioni, Capri
Right below the iconic Faraglioni, Da Luigi is one of the liveliest beach clubs on the island of Capri and serves excellent seafood and is a feast for the eyes.
Stay at Il Capri Hotel, only a few minutes walking from the famous Piazzetta.
Read more about the island in our Capri Local Guide.
Ristorante Bagni Sant’Anna, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast
Tucked away in the picturesque fishing village of Marina Grande this restaurant offers the freshest locally sourced food. From the sea to the table. The food is beautifully prepared by award-winning renowned chef Tommaso De Turris.
Stay at the wonderful Maison La Minervetta, perched on a cliff overlooking the bay. You can walk down the stairs to Marina Grande. But be prepared for the climb back to the hotel.
Da Adolfo, Positano, Amalfi Coast
Some people say Da Adolfo has the best food on the entire Coast, and we fully agree. Just a short 5-minute complimentary boat ride from Positano, the restaurant is located on a tiny pebbled beach.
Stay at Casa Privata, a unique seafront property in Praiano, only a short boat ride from Adolfo.
Read more about Positano in our Positano Insider Guide here
SiParos, Paros
Go early, have a martini at the bar — tell the barman you want ‘Andria’s Gin Martini. Order the saffron prawn orzo and then ask Paris and Despina to do the rest.
Read our little black book of things to do, see and eat in 'An Insider’s Guide To Paros With Andria Mitsakos'.
Manolis Taverna, Sifnos
Make the short drive to Vathi in the southwest of the island and park behind the beach. Walk right along the shoreline to the opposite end where you will find Manilo’s, a charming little taverna right by the water, serving up local Sifnian dishes.
Stay at Verina Astra, which is set on a steep hillside overlooking Panagia Poulati and offers private pool suites.
Find out more about Sifnos in our Insider Guide here.
Lampi, Patmos
This is where time goes back to the basics of the original Greek taverna. Lampi is a great post-swim retreat for a tasty seafood and meze lunch! Make sure you eat the flambeed feta cheese.
Stay at Pagostas, a diminutive guesthouse in the Chora’s citadel that dates back to the 16th century — we love its roof terrace overlooking the sea.
Read more about the island in our Patmos Insider Guide.
Four Seasons, Hydra
Four Seasons, not to be confused with the luxury hotel chain, this super delicious taverna is the perfect setting for an idyllic lunch on the island of Hydra. Order the Four Seasons salad and the marinated shrimp.
Stay at Onos Residence.
Read more in our Guide to Hydra.
Sublime Beach Club, Comporta
With its location between the dunes and the waves, its indoor-outdoor layout, and rustic-chic interior design, Sublime Beach Club quickly became the spot for leisurely lunches and sublime sunsets.
Stay at Sublime Comporta, located on a 17-hectare estate, only a short drive from the beaches.
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