For a fine dining experience blending North African and Sicilian influences, five minutes up the hill from Scauri is Themà, the restaurant at Hotel Sikelia - a former monastery reimagined by architect Gabriella Giuntoli, the local Pantesca also behind the design of Giorgio Armani’s former island home.

South of Scauri lies the palm-dotted secluded estate of Tenuta Borgia, where traditional domed dammusi stand in striking contrast to the cobalt sea. Set within untamed Mediterranean gardens, the houses feel cinematic, with the largest and most atmospheric having starred in Luca Guadagnino’s 2015 film A Bigger Splash. They are available to rent individually or as a full estate takeover.

The go-to lunch spot on this side of the island, Il Principe e Il Pirata pairs just-caught seafood with sweeping sea views from its blue-and-white terrace. Order the catch of the day, a classic Pantesca salad studded with capers and potatoes, and a chilled glass of Passito.

Sikelia is an elegant, luxurious paradise and just so happens to be home to the island’s very best restaurant. So you better come prepared to splash out.