da wheeleran | Gen 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Though these days it’s known as an exclusive beach resort and famous for it’s regattas and yachts, the coastline away from the port around Punta Ala is gorgeous and well worth seeing. Its castle, towers and fortifications were built by the Medici in the...
da wheeleran | Gen 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Capalbio was founded by the Etruscans, taken by the Romans, invaded by the Ostrogoths and Lombard barbarians, donated to the Tre Fontane Abbey in Rome by Charlemagne, and sold to the powerful Aldobrandeschi family in the 11th Century, it then got interesting Capabio...
da wheeleran | Gen 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
The exposed rock walls around the kitchen galley, the bathrooms, and storeroom in Casa Terra are one of its unique and charming features. The apartment is full of artwork, antiques, pottery, and orginal brass objects, and has exposed wooden beams and a terracotta...
da wheeleran | Gen 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Massa Marittima has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with archaeological finds dating back to the Paleolithic and Bronze Age. It’s a beautiful town, nestled high in the mineral rich hills overlooking the surrounding valley. Mining copper, tin, lead,...
da wheeleran | Gen 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
This mild winter is perfect for basing yourself in Capalbio and exploring the beautiful Maremma, famous for its rich and varied ecosystems, from the rocky coastlines to the sandy beaches, the rich famlands and golden plain, to the green hills and thick wooded forest...
