Casa Novecento

Getting here is half the fun and you won’t need a car, so jump on the ferry at Formia and spend a couple of merry hours zipping across crystal-clear waters in the dazzling sunshine. A ten-minute walk through colourful streets will then take you to your first-floor apartment with high ceilings and large windows letting the light flood in. Find sleek furniture, a collection of bird paintings on silk from Budan and comfortable seating.

The kitchen is modern and well equipped and you’re welcomed by a hamper of seasonal produce and local wine. Owner Anna also runs a nearby restaurant, Il Giardino, serving typical island dishes, so you can choose not to cook. Bedrooms (both en suite) are roomy, uncluttered and restful.

The rooftop terrace is a grand spot for an al fresco dinner or a glass of wine while you gaze at the 180-degree view and spectacular sunsets over the sea. Or soak up the atmosphere with an aperitif at one of the cafés in the square.