Cala Brandinchi
18
Jan
2022

Cala Brandinchi: A Colourful Beach To Enjoy On Holiday In Sardinia

Posted in: Beaches Main Islands Must See Attractions Pretty Views Sicily and Sardinia Tourist Attractions

Sardinia is a destination famous for its incredible natural beauty and, in particular, the unbelievable array of stunning beaches that abound along her coastline. From long sandy stretches to hidden little coves, remote and untouched gems to well-equipped hotspots, popular hangouts to little slices of heaven that you might sometimes manage to have all to yourself, there are perfect beaches for all sorts of people and lots of different needs and preferences and all kinds of days at the sea while on vacation in Sardinia. However, among all of the picturesque beaches to choose from along the coast of Sardinia, one of the most beloved and most popular of all is Cala Brandinchi.


Located 7km north of San Teodoro and 2km east of the little village of Monte Petrosu, Cala Brandinchi is famous for its striking looks and vivid colours that have earned it the nickname (which it more than lives up to), “Little Tahiti.” Facing east and 700m long, this impossibly pretty beach boasts a soft and white sandy shore that contrasts sharply with the crystal clear and rich blue waters of the sea.

—    Colette Fitzpatrick

Baia Cannone: One Of The Prettiest Swimming Spots In Liguria

Posted in: Beaches Liguria Northwest Italy Pretty Views Tourist Attractions
The coast of Liguria is dotted by incredible seaside cities and towns and beaches and is a wonderful place to go if you are a sun-lover or water baby. However, one of the most singularly picturesque swimming spots of all (and that truly is saying something in this utterly stunning and photogenic part of Italy and the world) has to be the lovely Baia Cannone. Located in Portofino, near the world-renowned and beloved Cinque Terre, this gem is an absolute must-see for those who have found a villa in Liguria and who are looking for the best places to cool off, splash around, swim, lay out with a good book, or simply sit back and admire the impossible beauty of your surroundings.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Marina Serra
20
Aug
2021

Marina Serra: A Romantic Spot To Swim On Vacation In Apulia

Posted in: Apulia Beaches Pretty Views Southern Italy Tourist Attractions
Beach-lovers of the world will discover that a villa in Apulia is definitely in order as there is truly an astounding array of the most exceptional beaches and seaside beauties to be explored and enjoyed across the region. However, in particular, if you head to the province of Salento, to the very south of Apulia, you will find a rather impressive selection of some stunning naturally-occurring swimming pools that have been carved out of the cliff-sides and coastlines of the area by the sea and wind and geological phenomena. We have previously mentioned the impossibly lovely Grotta della Poesia, which was named among the most beautiful natural pools in the world by both National Geographic and CNN Travel, but another charming example is the Piscina Naturale di Marina Serra, or the Marina Serra Natural Pool.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Grotta di Lord Byron
5
Aug
2021

Swim In The Pretty Grotta Di Lord Byron On Vacation In Liguria

Posted in: Beaches Liguria Northwest Italy Pretty Views Tourist Attractions
Those who love pretty beaches and impossibly picturesque swimming spots will rather quickly discover that if they find a villa in Liguria, there are endless options of both to choose from in the immediate vicinity. Browsing through our blog, you will see lots of posts in which we highlight particular beaches, beach clubs, and coastal areas and in which we compile lists of some of the best of the best among them. However, if you're after a swimming spot that might not have a massive sandy beach on which to lay out but that is steeped in history and is a perfectly scenic gem in which to cool off while exploring the Porto Venere area, then we highly recommend a visit to the stunning Grotta di Lord Byron.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Beach, Romagna Riviera
29
Jul
2021

A Guide To The Romagna Riviera On Vacation In Emilia Romagna

Posted in: Beaches Emilia-Romagna Northeast Italy Tourist Attractions
There are plenty of reasons to find a villa with pool in Emilia Romagna and to explore all that the region has to offer visitors – from enjoying the foodie favourites for which the region is famous to discovering stunning works of art to visiting Europe's oldest university to wandering exceptionally pretty towns – but a reason that many overlook is its incredible coastline. Although often forgotten in favour of some of Italy's other coastal destinations, Emilia Romagna is actually home to the Romagna Riviera, a 91km-long stretch of amazing beaches, incredible resorts, and exciting seaside towns. So, if you're a water baby or a great lover of the seaside, then be sure to consider a villa in Emilia Romagna when planning your next vacation in Italy.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick