da wheeleran | Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
A suitably dramatic picture of the lovely Ischia di Castro, north east of Capalbio near Lake Bolsena. Dramatic, because of the tragic story of the town of Castro nearby. Castro had ancient prehistoric origins and was a thriving Etruscan city, a medieval castle and a...
da wheeleran | Mar 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Early Spring on the deserted beach at Chiarone, just 5 minutes drive down the coast from Capalbio, dotted with makeshift driftwood shelters made by sunbathers in the summer months. In summer two of our favorite beaches are near here, Ultima Spiaggia and La Dogana,...
da wheeleran | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The old center of Capalbio ringed by the city walls, with the town on the hill just below it. Casa Terra and Casa Blu are the yellow building directly behind the big tree on the left of the photo. That’s literally us! They are quiet and sunlit and private, have...
da wheeleran | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Book now for what’s sure to be a busy holiday period and high prices. Casa Blu is perfect for families, very reasonably priced, sleeps five in two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and overlooks the nature reserve below Capalbio towards the sea, which is only 10 minutes...
da wheeleran | Mar 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the fascinating features of the region are the ancient Cavoni, or excavated roads, which are a network of roads and paths cut into the hills and bedrock, sometimes up to 20 metres deep. Cavani are found throughout southern Europe in Spain, Italy, Turkey and...
