by wheeleran | Jul 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Manciano is a lovely medieval town just north of Capalbio with an extraordinary history of war, resistance, civil unrest, and bravery. The coat of arms is a golden lion holding a red shield, which is appropriate, and the town and it’s populace were awarded the...
by wheeleran | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the heart of Capalbio’s old town is the Rocca Aldobrandesca fortress, build in the middle ages, enlarged and fortified by the Aldobrandeschi family in the 13th century, taken by the Orsini in the 14th, and then by Siena in the 15th. The charming Palazzo...
by wheeleran | Jul 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Lago di Bolsena is a great day trip when you want to escape the beach; Italy’s largest volcanic lake with fresh, clear water, lovely little towns around the rim, and great cafes and bars, restaurants, and sandy beaches. You must see the old center of Bolsena and...
by wheeleran | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sunset on the beach at Chiarone, looking north towards Ansedonia and the promotory of Argentario. The beach here is miles long, a single unbroken strand of golden sand behind the dunes, with various beaches to choose from along the coast that have cafes and bars,...
by wheeleran | Jul 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are definitely seeing the effect of what’s called the “shoulder season,” where the changing climate has meant that summers are longer and hotter so travellers are either going north rather than south, or booking earlier or later holidays, to avoid...
