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Sperlonga is a stunning seaside resort in the Latium region of Italy. Charming and full of character, it is a well-kept secret among locals and a long-held favoured holiday destinations among Romans. It is also one of the many sites of major Ancient Roman archaeological discoveries in Italy but boasts some especially fascinating finds. If you're interested in art, culture and ancient history, a vacation rental in Latium and a visit to the town is a must.

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The charming seaside resort town of Sperlonga is long beloved by those living in Lazio, one of our favorite stops is the uniquely-designed watchtower of #TorreTruglia. Thank you @ilmagnifico for sharing #ItalyMagazine

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The beautiful seaside resort of Sperlonga is a long-held favourite of the people of Latium and it is easy to see why. Quaint, picturesque and full of charm, it is an idyllic place to escape to the beach if you have found a vacation rental in Latium.

Along with the pretty cluster of buildings and the long stretch of sandy beach and blue waters, the town's most iconic sight is the Torre Truglia, or Truglia tower.

In the last post in this series, we are rounding up some of our most charming vacation rentals within the walls of the charming historic Tuscan town of Cortona. With beautiful sights around every corner and lots to see and do, this lovely gem is just waiting to be explored and we have the perfect places for you to stay while you do just that...

8. Casa Delle Magnolie (Available from €100 per night)

This pastel gem is located on a quiet paved lane in the centre of the city and is a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment, with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Carefully decorated and truly adorable, it is incredibly bright and whimsical and an ideal place to return to after long days of exploring the city.

This week, we're focusing on the lovely Tuscan city of Cortona. An excellent holiday destination, steeped in history and charm, it has plenty to see and do and the most picturesque surroundings in which to do them. We have a selection of great rental properties in the area so here are more of the best places to stay as you explore this stunning city...

4. Cortona Oroselli Apartment (Available from €65 per night)

Located in the centre of Cortona, this apartment in housed in a nice stone building on a quiet paved street. Spacious, with high ceilings, but still cosy, the minimalist interiors boast terracotta floors, exposed ceiling beams and stone features walls, elegant pieces of furniture (both modern and vintage), and tasteful touches added to finish the property to such a high standard.

Cortona is not quite an unsung hero but it is definitely one of the cities in Tuscany that we hear of less often and what a shame! This beautiful, historic gem is full of charm and a wonderful place to escape to on a Tuscan vacation. Luckily, we also have some exceptionally beautiful holiday rentals in the city so why not browse some of our Cortona gems and get planning a trip today...

1. Casa Zeni-Signorelli (Available from €120 per night)

This stylish two bed and two bath gem is conveniently located in the centre of Cortona, in a beautiful stone building with air conditioning and WiFi internet.