by wheeleran | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The beautiful Cala del Gesso beach on the western coast of the Argentario peninsular is one of many rocky little beaches with the clearest blue water along the spectacular coastline. These wonderful little places are accessible from walking paths down from the Strada...
by wheeleran | Mar 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Early bookings for Casa Blu are busy this year, but we still have a couple of prize weeks available in early July and also the middle of September, which is fantastic. Don’t wait though, because this booking date puzzle is almost complete, and we’re...
by wheeleran | Feb 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Giardino dei Tarocchi, or Tarot Garden, was created between 1979 and 2002 by the remarkable French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, who devoted her extraordinary life to these twenty two monumental sculptures made with reinforced concrete and covered with...
by wheeleran | Feb 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the hills of inland Maremma north of Capalbio is the pretty and proud little town of Scansano. Well known for its distinctive Morellino wine, it was very active in supporting Garibaldi during the Risorgimento, and fought both the Nazis and fascists during the...
by wheeleran | Feb 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Republic of Siena had expanded westwards to the sea in the 12th and 13th century and built a series of watchtowers and forts along the coast to defend against pirate raids. The towers were used for communication between troops, early warning lookouts, and...
