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Perched on the cliffs of Conca Dei Marini, Monastero Santa Rosa is a centuries-old monastery and is considered the birthplace of Sfogliatella Santa Rosa, a delicate pastry crafted by the nuns who once called the monastery home.

This pastry is so revered that locals hold an annual festival to celebrate the delicious sweet. The monastery was transformed into a boutique hotel more than two decades ago when an American woman took on the task of restoring the monastery’s ruins and transforming them into luxury accomodation.

The remarkable restoration boasts 20 guest rooms, a dedicated team of 63 staff members, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a day spa seamlessly integrated into the ancient walls, accented with enchanting gardens, and a cliffside infinity pool. While the experience does come at a cost, it is an undeniably unique one.