Monastero Santa Rosa: Hot New Amalfi Coast Hotel Is 400 Years Old

In the 1600s, Monastero Santa Rosa was a convent perched on an Amalfi Coast cliff. Its nuns were renowned for their sfogliatelle pastry.

Nowadays, Monastero Santa Rosa is a luxury hotel with 20 lovely suites and devastating views up and down the coast and out to sea. To witness sunrise dissolve the purple mist over the ancient Tyrrhenian Sea is to feel reborn.

And then you can have sfogliatelle for breakfast.

• Italy's Amalfi Coast is a luxury travel legend. See why you won't be able to resist its most exclusive digs, Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa >>

Photos ©Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa. Daytime view from room window ©Karen Tina Harrison.