Archive for 'Beaches'

Imagine, if you will, perfectly white, soft sand meeting crystal-clear, sparkling depths that range in hue from azure to deep green depending on the day. Oh, and on those sands, looking out into that impossibly beautiful sea, is a group of beige, cream, and tan cows, all laid out and enjoying the beach.

This is the picturesque sight that you can reasonably expect to behold for yourself should you find a vacation rental in Sardinia and plan a day at the truly singular and unique Spiaggia di Berchida, or Berchida Beach, located near Siniscola in the Province of Nuoro in East Sardinia.

The stunning coastline of Liguria is known as the Italian Riviera and is, understandably, home to lots of excellent beaches. So, if you browse our villas in Liguria and are planning a vacation in the region, you will have endless options of beaches to choose from. As with all beaches in Italy, you will find quite a bit of variation in the styles and amenities of the strands in Liguria: from free beaches to beaches that you need to pay to use; options with umbrella and lounger rentals, showers, bathrooms, and more to natural and untouched beaches with little to no amenities; popular hot spots to hidden gems; access for animals or not; beaches fronting towns and boasting snack bars and beach clubs to stretches of coast in more romantic and remote locations. Depending on your own preferences and needs, some of these options will be more appealing to you than others. If you are in the market, however, for a strand fronting a town with lots of facilities, a buzzing beach club, and access for furry pals, then you could find no better option in all of Liguria than Baba Beach. This pet-friendly beach is exceptionally pretty and boasts lots of amenities, ensuring that you and your four-legged friends can enjoy perfectly relaxing days at the sea.

There are lots of wonderful coastal destinations and natural gems to explore in Apulia and great swathes of this beautiful region in the south of Italy are protected but one particular area that combines all of the above and is a must-see for those who have found a villa in Apulia is the incredible Laghi Alimini, or Alimini Lakes.

Located north of Otranto, the Alimini Lakes is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Salento and Apulia by far and consists of a protected oasis extending over around 1000 hectares, two bodies of water, and a stunning chunk of the coast. These two bodies of water are the main stars of the show here (though the beaches are also quite stunning) and are known as the Alimini Grande and Alimini Piccolo.

Apulia is a famously beautiful part of Italy and if you find a villa in Apulia you will never be in want of things to see and do. You just need to rent a car, hit the road with no particular destination in mind, and then you will quickly find yourself just happening to stumble across all sorts of truly incredible surprises and wonders along the way. However, if you want to head our out with a destination in mind that you can be sure is certain to wow you with its impossible natural beauty, then we highly recommend a visit to Gargano.

Gargano is the name given to an area of Foggia in Apulia that is made up of a series of peaks and highland that projects out into the Adriatic. Much of the upland part of the area is located within the protected Gargano National Park that was founded back in 1991 and some of the peninsula is home to the remains of the Foresta Umbra, an ancient forest that is all that is left in Italy of the oak and beech forest that once covered much of Central Europe. Heading to the coastline, Gargano is also home to some fascinating rock formations and cave systems, pretty bays, charming beaches, and idyllic little towns. All of these different factors ensure that Gargano is, undoubtedly, one of the most picturesque parts of Italy and, thankfully, well-preserved.

The region of Apulia in the south of Italy is an area of incredible beauty and anyone who has found a vacation rental in Apulia will discover stunning sights such as towns made of pretty and historic trulli buildings with their corbelled roofs, astounding architectural gems from throughout history, incredible cave systems to be explored, gorgeous national parks perfect for hiking, and a coastline dotted with stunning beaches, impressive cliffs and rock formations, and charming little coves. One of the most picturesque examples of one of these amazing spots along the coast of Apulia is Torre Sant'Andrea in Melendugno.