Lemongarden

Stone buildings from another century wrap around a Mediterranean garden that tumbles down to Sutivan's harbor on the island of Brač. This adults-only hotel keeps things quietly unhurried: antique rooms, a palm-fringed pool, and a private pine-backed beach a short bike ride away with a pavilion for massages. The restaurant runs on farm-fresh produce and closes the loop with house-made limoncello, which feels appropriate given the name.

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