Magical European destination filled with luxury hotels in the shadow of mountains

If you are the outdoorsy type but you don’t fancy slumming it in hostels or going camping,this gorgeous Italian resort needs to be on your list for your next getaway. Nestled in the Dolomites of northeastern Italy is Carezza - a resort like no other.

Not only does Carezza offer everything you need for a thrilling holiday, it also has multiple luxury hotels you can relax in after a long day of exploring the best nature Italy has to offer. There’s skiing in the winter, sure, but summer and spring are great times to visit too. There’s hiking trails, golf courses, places to rock climb and even horseback riding - more than enough to keep you busy.

Carezza offers 530km of hiking paths, forest, meadows, woodlands, tracks and mountain peaks for hikers to explore, accessible via cable cars and extensive network of trails and dirt tracks for mountain biking.

If you want a dip, you can do that too - Carezza has multiple crystal clear lakes perfect for wild swimming. If you want to stay close to the action and in the lap of luxury, Carezza has options.

Cyprianerhof Dolomit Resort is a perfect base from which to explore Carezza. It has panoramic views, clay and pine saunas, a natural bathing pond, steam baths, saltwater whirlpool and infrared loungers complemented where you can get pampered by signature treatments and massages. It is a little on the pricey side with prices starting at £142.34 per night - but for fice star treatment, it’s worth splashing out.

There’s also, Hotel Moseralm just a stone’s throw from the slopes and the mirror-like Lake Carezza. Full of authentic alpine charm, this family-run retreat offers a varied weekly programme with guided hikes, e-bike tours and morning wake-up sessions ensures every day brings something new to discover.

It also has four panoramic saunas, a saline steam bath, salt scrubs, a year-round -8°C Snow Cabin and a dedicated Family Spa complete the wellness experience. This hotel is a little cheaper than Cyprianerhof with prices starting at £111.18 per night.

This summer SkyAlps launches their new service from London Gatwick to Bolzano (30 min drive from Carezza) so your blissful mountain escape is only a two and a half hour flight away.