[figure: see text] A new rearrangement of functionalized methoxy glycosides and a regioselective as well as stereoselective intramolecular Michael addition giving delta-valerolactones and C-glycosides are described. Applications to the synthesis of marine natural products are reported. Chemoselective deprotection of benzylated hydroxy groups is assumed to be facilitated by 6-endo-tet interaction with the 1,3-dithiane functionality.