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VILLA ALBERICO Montignoso, Tuscany | Italy Luxury Countryhouse

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VILLA ALBERICO Luxury Countryhouse DESCRIPTION Sm. Area: 2000 Bedrooms: 11 Double Beds: 14 Bunk sofa beds: 8 Bathrooms: 15 Kitchen: 8 Parking Area FEATURES 7

Air Conditioning Tv Sat Internet Washing Machine Dryer Dishwasher Kitchen Safe Boxes Private Car Park Alarm System Swimming Pool Garden Daily cleanings Automated Gate

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ACCOMMODATION At the foot of the Montepepe hill, we find the Villa that after a long restoration is now available again to be used as Relias with its Suites and his apartments.

The building has a history that starts in the second half the 18th century with the construction of the first “Palazzina”, and that is also extremely connected with the vineyard located above the Villa.

It is in fact at the beginning of the 19th century, as reported by Abbot Guidoni, that Carlo Ludovico di Borbone Duke of Lucca decided to purchase “the delightful hill of Montepepe, where he grew some french-style vineyards with vigneron from Bordeaux which produced some excellent wine under the skillful direction of the oenologist Alessandro de Geres, who he employed directly from France”.

On the ground floor of the Villa we can find an 18th-century cellar: a treasure where our wines still go through vinification today. At the upper levels apartments and Suites for guests. Every room has a unique story to tell and the restauration wanted to explore and show the complexity of these stories, recovering floors, ceilings and the true identity of the spaces.

The ‘L’ shape structure of the building encloses a south facing courtyard with a full view of the Tyrrhenian sea.

From this big terrace, ornate by century-old palm trees and by turkey oaks, we can descent to the terraces leading to the historic citrus grove with orange, Feijoa and Mandarin tree. After that the lemon orchard next to the stone wall and down below an ample terrace paved in white marble from Carrara with a swimming pool.

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LETTING PRICE INCLUDES       

All linen and towels Pool towels Air conditioning WiFi Internet Access Gardener Swimming pool Daily cleanings

LETTING DOES NOT INCLUDE  

Security Deposit: Euro 1.500,00 cash on arrival, refunded on departure Utilities: Water, Gas, Electricity

RENTAL CONDITIONS         

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2 days / 1 week min. stay in mid/low season 1 week in high season Rentals are Saturday to Saturday Short rentals considered on request Arrival between 4 and 8 pm.

Departure by 10 am.

Car recommended Child friendly Pets not allowed

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DISTANCES Closest town: Massa 3,2 km Distance to shopping: “Carefour” 5,8 km (Grocery shop for essential food) Closest restaurant: “Da Bacco” 900 m, “Gilda” 6 km, “La Barca”, “Lorenzo” Forte dei Marmi 9 km Other restaurants & Pubs: Viareggio 21 km, Bocca di Magra 22 km, Lerici 28 km.

Closest beaches/sea: “Orizzonte” 5 km, “Alpemare” 6,8 km, “La Fenice” 7 km”, “Nikky Beach” 14 km, “Twiga” 14 km Nearest highway: Massa 4 km Nearest train station: Massa 4 km Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 42 km

SITES OF INTEREST Cinque Terre/ Portofino: Ferry Boat companies depart daily from Marina di Massa or La Spezia.

Beaches: Forte dei Marmi beach clubs: 9 km, Viareggio: 21 km, Cinque Terre: 54 km, , Fiascherino and Tellaro 31 km by car, Porto Venere 53 km by car.

Places to see: Carrara/marble quarries: 14 km, Pietrasanta: 15 km, Viareggio 20 km, Sarzana: 25 Km, Lerici: 30 Km, Fiascherino/Tellaro: 31 km, Pisa: 42 km, Lucca: 42 km, Cinque Terre: 54 km by car, Porto Venere 53 km, Portofino: 105 km, Genova: 120 km, Firenze: 117 km.

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THE SUITES

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VILLA ALBERICO ALBERICO SUITE Suite Features     

3 Double bedrooms 1 Sofa bulk bed Ample hallway 20mq terrace with sun beds and umbrellas View on the seae

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Outdoor pool Daily cleaning service Safe N°3 minibar N°3 TV Sat Sky 32' Air conditioning WIFI Connection

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Check in: from 2pm to 7pm Check out: from 7am to 10am Animals not allowed Minimum stay: 2 nights

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Family Suite Location: Ground floor and 1st floor Surface: 140mq + 20mq terrace Bathroom: 3 with bathtub and shower This whole unit is an entire wing of Villa Montepepe and it is the area with a covered rooftop terrace. Originally this was a classic Tuscan country house (as it appears from old Leopoldian maps). Eventually, though, around the beginning of the 20th century, the house was incorporated into the rest of the villa and transformed, with the conversion of the capanna style roof, in what is now the Master Terrace.

Old documents show the presence of this typical “farmhouse in Montignoso” at the beginning of the 18th century. The building is made of a big hallway with and with access to living room on one side and to a bedroom on the other. The wall of the house are made with plaster of pure, natural coarsegrained lime and the floors are of solid oak wood and local stone.

The furniture is exclusively designed. At the ground floor, the hallway and a big part of the flooring is made with original stone from Montepepe, a stone CANGIANTE with a range of colors from the blue to violet. The ceilings on the ground floor were very old and went through a thorough restoration and consolidation. The are made of a double warp of chestnut wood and terracotta bricks. The bathroom on the first floor is characterized by a unique element in marble Bardiglio that forms both the shower plate and the sink.

The floor is made of schist tiles of local stone and the cladding of the walls is pink resin. On the first floor the south facing master bedroom has stunning views of the sea and is furnished with and island-style bed, wardrobe, and integrated shelving units. The master bathroom, at exclusive use of the bedroom, has an original sink made out of a unique block of carving marble with two specially carved faucets. The bathroom facilities are completed with a big bathtub and a shower

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VILLA ALBERICO PLEYEL SUITE Suite Features     

2 double bedroom 1 double sofabed Sitting room with piano Antique carpets Sea views from Master Bedroom

Service Included       

Outdoor pool Daily cleaning service Safe N°2 minibar N°2 TV Sat Sky 32 inch Air conditioning WiFi connection

Terms    

Check in: from 2pm to 7pm Check out: from 7am to 10am Animals not allowed Minimum stay: 2 nights

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Family Suite Location: first floor with independent entrance Surface: 80mq Bathrooms: 1 with bathtub and 1 with shower Located on the first floor of Villa Alberico, this suite has been designed in what originally was the Music Room of the Villa which still features has today a prestigious “Pleyel” Piano from the end of the 19th century. In those days, the Villa belonged to Princess Alice di Borbone, mother of Luisa d’Austria who, in her second marriage, married the famous musician Enrico Toselli (1883-1926). From an ample hallway, we access the three main area: two double bedrooms connected by a bathroom. The master bedroom has also an ensuite as well a small sitting room with the piano.

The walls are decorated with plaster of pure natural lime and the floors are of solid oak wood. The room that faces on the olive grove still has an old floor from the beginning of the 20th century in terrazzo tiles that creates a beautiful floral design “carpet-style”.

All the furniture is especially designed. In the small sitting room of the master bedroom, we find as center piece the old Pleyel Piano. The rooms have antique carpets.

The internal doors and windows are original pieces from early 20th century with a three-glass design and french plaster, wooden shutters and sliding curtains on the inside. Two bathrooms, the first one with bathtub and with shower, the second with a shower made on a plate of solid grey marble Bardiglio. White carrara marble cladding of big dimensions and Bardiglio Nuvolato, flooring of pastel colors.

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VILLA ALBERICO SUITE TERRACE Suite Features     

Independent entrance Living room Large living room with sofas Terrace 80mq with sun beds and umbrellas View on the sea

Services Included       

Outdoor pool Daily cleaning service Safe N°2 minibar N°2 TV Sat Sky 32 inch Air conditioning WiFi connection

Terms    

Check in: from 2pm to 7pm Check out: from 7am to 10am Animals not allowed Minimum stay: 2 nights

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Deluxe Suite Location: 2nd floor with independent entrance Surface: 105 mq + 80mq terrace Bathrooms: 2 with bathtub and shower Located on the second floor of Villa Montepepe, Suite - T Terrace is characterized by a big terrace in marble with a full view of the sea, from Forte Dei Marmi till the Palmaria island just opposite Portovenere. From an ample entrance hall, we have access to the four main areas: a master bedroom, the dining room with a wall equipped with a small kitchen, a spacious living room with two sofas and the master bathroom. The master bedroom has also got an en-suite with a small hallway. The space is the result of a long restoration work that brought to the recovery of Villa through the use of natural materials and also consistent the building that has been classified as “Relevant for its historic and architectonic heritage” by the Italian government bodies. The plasters are made of traditional lime and the pavements are in solid oak wood.

The “kitchen” features an old floor from the early 20th century in terrazzo tiles that create a beautiful floral design “carpet-style”. The furniture includes original pieces and exclusive design. In the living room, an old Murano chandelier made of 10 glass transparent arms is the central point of light. The internal doors and windows are original pieces from early 20th century with a three-glass design and french plaster, wooden shutters and sliding curtains on the inside. Two bathrooms, both with bathtub and shower, have white Carrara marble cladding of big dimensions and flooring of pastel colors.

A wall in the living room is equipped as a small kitchen with fridge and cupboard. A vintage dining table with three legs and six Norwegian, triangular-shaped, chairs. Available for the guest a kettle with a tea and coffee kit with cups.

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VILLA ALBERICO SUITE FOYER Suite Features    

1 double bedroom 1 soda bulk bed Sitting room with fireplace Windows with sea view

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Outdoor pool Daily cleaning service Safe N°1 minibar N° 1 TV Sat Sky 32 inch Air conditioning WiFi Connection Terms

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Junior Suite Location: 2nd floor with independent entrance Surface: 52mq Bathrooms: 1 with bathtub and shower The suite is located on the second floor of the Villa and it includes two main areas. The living and master bedroom plus a bathroom and a hallway.

From the entrance, we access to the living room that is characterised by an old fireplace in marble in front of which are a rocking chair and a design rug but a patchwork pattern.Through the hallway we then access the master bedroom and the bathroom.

The rooms are finished with plaster of pure natural lime and the floors are of solid oak wood. In the living room room we can find a large, traditional Tuscan cupboard. The rest of the furniture is exclusively designed.

The bathroom is divided into two areas. The first area has cristal doors, a bathtub and a sink of solid marble, the second one has the toilets and a glass door to divide the space. The claddings are big marble plates and the floorings are in dark brown resin.

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A wall in the living room is equipped as a small kitchen with fridge and cupboard. A vintage dining table with three legs and six Norwegian, triangular-shaped, chairs. Available for the guest a kettle with a tea and coffee kit with cups.

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VILLA ALBERICO SUITE MARBLE Suites Features   

Living room Sofa bunk bed View on the sea

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Junior Suite Location: 1st floor with independent entrance Surface: 47mq Bathrooms: 1 with bathtub and shower This suite is located on the first floor of the Villa and is made by two main rooms: the kitchen/living room and the master bedroom as well as bathroom and a hallway.

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Outdoor pool Daily cleaning service Safe N°1 fridge N°1 TV Sat Sky SKY 32 inch flat screen monitors Air conditioning WiFi connection

From the entrance we step into the living room whose main feature is an old traditional marble sink with two circular basins, a work service also in marble and a typical Tuscan table with 4 chairs with a marmo venato on top. From the living room we access to the master bedroom and to the bathroom and washroom.

The walls are decorated with plaster of pure natural lime and the floors are of solid oak wood. The furniture is exclusively designed. The wooden table belongs to the Tuscan country tradition.

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The bathroom made out of two spaces: the first, bright with cristal doors, has a marble sink with a side surface. The second has a shower and toilets. The cladding is made of big marble plates and the resin floors are of a warm grey colour.

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VILLA ALBERICO SUITE VIGNETO Suite Details      

Private entrance 3 double bedrooms 1 sofa bunk bed Living room (with open fireplace), Kitchen, Study N°2 20 sqm terraces + 10 sqm with sun loungers, parasol and sofas Views on the sea and the hill

Facilities Included          Terms    

Outdoor pool Daily cleaning Safe N°2 minibars + 1 fridge N°1 dishwasher, N°1 microwave oven, N°1 induction plate Coffee machine with pods N°3 TV Sat Sky 32” + 1 TV 40” Air conditioning WiFi connection

Check in: from 2pm to 7pm Check out: from 7am to 10am Animals not allowed Minimum stay: 2 nights

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Family Suite Location: Second Floor Area: 145 sqm + 30 sqm terraces 3 bathrooms with bathtub and shower Located on the second floor of the Villa, in the part originally used as a Farm, this large suite features an authentic rural architecture, made of intimate and cozy spaces, reinterpreted in a contemporary key through the use of furnishings and architectural elements of décor. From the staircase guests enter a large living room boasting an original nineteenth-century exposed roof, with glimpses of light coming from the hill above. Three double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, a kitchen, a study overlook the living room and, through a hallway, guests can directly access the olive grove and two private small terraces. All the rooms are characterized by an exposed roof - original from the 19th century - in chestnut beams and terracotta bricks. The Suite’s walls are made of pure natural lime plaster with very coarse grain, interspersed with new smooth masonry parts, in natural clays colors.

Floors are in solid oak. Furnishings are on exclusive design. In the large living room a steel and elm wood fireplace occupies an entire wall; the furnishings are completed by a three-seater sofa and an Americanmade chaise-longue from the 60s. A 50s Venini chandelier hangs from the ceiling. All the rooms in the Suite have double-layered chestnut wood and terracotta bricks ceilings.

The suite has three double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom: the two southward rooms have a beautiful sea view and one, in the corner, frames the surrounding vineyard hills to the East. This room has a study with a sofa bed for exclusive use. Particular care has been given to the interior architecture of the bathrooms, with the use of marble from the Apuan Alps in large size slabs and carved marble sinks. Antique carpets and a collection of original prints from various eras complete the decoration. A kettle with tea and coffee kits and cups is at the guests’ disposal.

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VILLA ALBERICO SUITE OLIVETO Suite Details     

2 double bedrooms 1 sofa bunk bed Kitchen wall unit Antique carpets Sea view from the master bedroom

Facilities Included         

Outdoor swimming pool Daily cleaning Safe N°1 minibar + 1 fridge N°1 microwave oven, N°1 induction plate Coffee machine with pods N°2 TV Sat Sky 32” Air conditioning WiFi connection

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Check in: from 2pm to 7pm Check out: from 7am to 10am Animals not allowed Minimum stay: 2 nights

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Family Suite - EXECUTIVE SUITE Location: Second Floor with private entrance Area: 85 sqm 2 bathrooms with bathtub and shower The suite is located on the second floor of the Villa, in the 19th century part the old ‘farm’. From the entrance guests can access two main areas: a loft with a double bedroom towards the hill and the master bedroom with a sea view southward. The first room was designed highlighting the height of the room with an old wooden roof, a kind of vital space cut diagonally from a backdrop that encloses a space with a kitchen area.

This is the heart of the Suite, with a beautiful Tuscan table and four upholstered chairs, and the possibility of having breakfast or a brunch privately. Through a hallway you access the bathroom for this part of the Suite.

The master bedroom southward is a snug space, with the bed head framing the window towards the sea and an en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom boasts a wall covering with bands showing ancient country paintings with beautiful colors: pale blue, ochre and brick red, interspersed with smooth, pure lime plaster. The en-suite bathroom contains a sink built into the wall and a shower tray both in solid bardiglio marble on an earth-colored resin coating.

The loft features a series of windows overlooking the hill that offer a vibrant and fresh light. The bathroom has a sink in white Carrara marble on an olive green finish. All the floors are in solid oak with wide slats. The furnishings are made of elm wood on exclusive design.

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VILLA ALBERICO SUITE LE PALME Suite Details     

1 double bedroom 1 sofa bunk bed Living room with kitchen unit Antique carpets Sea view

Facilities Included         

Outdoor pool Daily cleaning Safe N°1 minibar + 1 fridge N°1 microwave oven, N°1 induction plate Coffee machine with pods N°2 TV Sat Sky 32” Air conditioning WiFi connection

Terms    

Check in: from 2pm to 7pm Check out: from 7am to 10am Animals not allowed Minimum stay: 2 nights

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Junior Suite Location: First Floor with private entrance Area: 60 sqm + 30 sqm terrace 1 bathroom with bathtub and shower The Suite is located on the first floor of the Villa, corresponding to the historical Cellar on the ground floor. Access is through a sitting room in the East area, towards MonteRosso hill.

From the entrance guests pass into the Living room, a bright room with a central window overlooking the sea through the ancient palms of the Villa's garden. This room contains a wall unit equipped with a kitchen, built near a deep red brick wall. From this room you can access: the master bedroom with sea view southward and the bathroom westward.

The living room is equipped with a country table with four upholstered chairs and a sofa bunk bed. The wooden ceiling is in chestnut beams with a threearmed chandelier in golden wood from the late 19th century.

The master bedroom features a natural lime coating and offers a wonderful sea view. From the room guests can access the exclusive terrace with sun loungers, parasol, table and chairs.

The kitchen countertop is made from a single block of Bardiglio Antico marble, from the quarries of Michelangelo, 25cms thick, while the Suite’s bathroom is made of white Statuary marble. All floors are in solid oak with wide slats. The furnishings are made of elm wood on exclusive design.

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STAFF & SERVICES PRICE INCLUDES     

Concierge service on call Gardener Pool attendant Porter service Internet wireless connection available in every room

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE      

Additional chef, maid and staff service Activities and excursions Driver service Private Events Personal grocery shopping Extra beds

EXPERIENCES         

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Cooking classes Wine tasting Carrara marble querries tour The Mall fashion outlet Reggello Florence Yacht tours Helicopter tour Private Tour Portovenere & Cinque Terre Private Tour Pisa & Florence Museum Ferrari Modena

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DISTANCES

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Lucca: 43 Km Pisa: 42 Km Firenze: 117 Km Siena: 182 Km Cinque Terre: 54 Km Bolgheri: 115 Km Roma: 387 Km Venezia: 342 Km Milano: 240 Km Hospital: 4 km Golf court: 9 Km Tennis club: 9 km

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Pisa: 42 Km Lucca: 53 Km Firenze: 117 Km Milano: 240 Km

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LUCCA Tuscany | ITALY

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THINGS TO DO IN LUCCA Lucca is a historical city located in Tuscany on the western coast of Italy, this city lies in close proximity to Pisa and is known as the city of a hundred churches due to its large amount of historical religious structures. Lucca is known throughout Italy for its fantastic medieval city walls that still encircle most of the historic old town.

Originally this city was founded by the Etruscans and was then a Roman colony around 180 BC. During the Roman era, Lucca served as an important meeting place for Julius Caesar and Crassus. In later years, the city was an independent republic for nearly 500 years as part of feudal Italy. During the 19th century, Lucca was conquered by Napoleon, and it finally became part of Unified Italy in 1860. Today, Lucca is a popular tourist destination and has close ties with Pisa.

For those who love historical architecture and Medieval constructs, Lucca is a true haven – as mentioned above, it is known as the city of a hundred churches boasting such buildings as Lucca Cathedral and San Michele in Foro. Furthermore, the extensive city walls show how many Middle Age settlements would have been defended.

Aside from the architecture, Lucca also has some fantastic museums, gorgeous public squares and a fine selection of restaurants and bars.

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TAKE A WALK ON THE HISTORIC CITY WALLS Surrounding the old centre of Lucca is a virtually complete complex of city walls – this defensive network was constructed during the Renaissance and stands to this day. It is one of the most complete and well preserved fortifications in Italy and you can walk around the whole city through a series of well-maintained promenades.

At strategic intervals there are 11 bastions such as the bulwark of San Martino and the Porta San Pietro.

A complete footpath connects each bastion – the Via delle Mura Urbane; this footpath is lined with trees and stretches for some 4km total length.

Consider walking along this footpath and admiring the old city walls – also walk down to the lower levels to see the walls from the ground and look at the fantastic craftsmanship of the bastions.

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PIAZZA DELL’ANFITEATRO This Square is exactly as the name describes and was once a Roman Amphitheatre – the elliptical shape is still evident even if none of the original structure is.

The buildings surrounding the square have been created in the same elliptical shape and are all different heights and colours – the effect is quite astounding and the shades of yellow, cream and white create an inviting open space.

Furthermore, most of the houses have green shutters to create a sense of uniform. Within the piazza there is also a series of high quality restaurants and cafes all with outdoor seating – a meal within this beautiful square will prove to be a memorable one.

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FORTE DEI MARMI Versilia, Tuscany | ITALY

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THINGS TO DO IN FORTE DEI MARMI BEACH CLUBS One of the first beach resorts in Italy, Forte Dei Marmi is very popular among the rich and beautiful people.

People from around the world, especially from Milan, Russia, Florence and Germany, flock to Forte Dei Marmi to enjoy the sand and sun among other things that the city has to offer.

The fine sand and the calm and clean waters of the beach make it an ideal place for children and one of the best in Europe.

The beach has several club houses, which offer sun bathing decks and other amenities to their guests. You can choose to play in the water, or just enjoy watching the kids play and relax.

Here you find a quiet and private place to rest under the shadow of pine trees or under your cabana.

You only have to choose between one of the many luxury bathing establishments you will find along the 7 miles of fine and sandy beach.

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FORTE DEI MARMI FLEA MARKET Forte Dei Marmi is a shopper’s paradise. Apart from the exclusive boutique showrooms or “Made in Italy” tags, it is also famous for its flea markets. The Forte Dei Marmi flea market opens every Wednesday from 8.00 to 14.30 at Piazza Marconi near the city center.

Traders from all over Italy come over to display their wares. Everything under the sun, from crockery to branded designer wear, is available at this flea market for bargain Weekly Prices.

During summers when the tourist inflow increases, this market is open even on Sunday’s. This is the perfect place to shop, as you get the best of Italy.

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MARBLE WAREHOUSE Forte Dei Marmi is also known as the Fort of Marbles, a name that it received as it was the main marble deposit area in ancient times.

The only constructions available then were a warehouse and wharf to transport the marbles.

The Marble Warehouse is one of the very first constructions in Forte Dei Marmi built in 1618. Its remains are still visible in the city.

The old wharf’s remains are also visible in the sea, stretching over 300 meters and offering a great view of the city.

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FORTE DEI MARMI BOUTIQUES Walk around boutiques looking for brand new bags, hand-made shoes, and clothes: Prada, Tod’s, Versace, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Moncler, Scervino, Cavalli, Fiacchini, Volponi and other international brands like Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Philippe Plein.

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FORTE DEI MARMI NIGHTLIFE Here we try to give you some hints on how to spend your nights in Versilia, which represents in Tuscany, one of the most famous and fashionable sights where it is possible to have fun in several really different and colourful ways. The towns and suborbs of Versilia offer a large variety of opportunities to enjoy the time you'll spend here.

NIGHT CLUBS / DISCOS Marina di Pietrasanta and the legendary Capannina represents sweet life, dolce vita, italian lyfe style, summer fun, cool, glamorous and crazy nights, trendy and selected location above all by people coming from Milan and Florence and in spite of time nothing has changed, and indeed, Versilia is more and more fashionable and trendy with an international audience, especially with the increased presence of russian citizens who invest in this side of Italy. Let's see what are best nights, events and evenings for every day of the week.

The aperitif in Forte dei Marmi has only one name, Almarosa, with such beautiful people gathering here after the beach and before going to dance with DJ sets at the weekend although here no dancing and the closure is mandatorily at 2 in the night.

A must for the after-beach every night starting from 7pm the charming and fascinating Costesi n Forte dei Marmi offering happy hour, dinner and lounge bar with live dj set and chill out music.

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GUIDE TO VERSILIA La Magnolia - Hotel Byron Address: viale Morin 46, 55042 Forte Dei Marmi Tel: (+39) 0584 787052 E-mail: info@hotelbyron.net Web: http://www.hotelbyron.net Bistrot Address: viale Franceschi 14, 55042 Forte Dei Marmi Tel: (+39) 0584 89879 E-mail: futuromagari@hotmail.it Web: http://www.bistrotforte.it

RESTAURANTS Romano Address: via Mazzini 120, 55049 Viareggio Tel: (+39) 0584 31382 E-mail: info@romanoristorante.it Web: http://www.romanoristorante.it Il Piccolo Principe - Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte Address: Piazza Puccini 1, 55049 Viareggio Tel: (+39) 0584 4011 E-mail: mancino@principedipiemonte.com Web: http://www.ristoranteilpiccoloprincipe.it

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Lorenzo Address: via Carducci 61, 55042 Forte Dei Marmi Tel: (+39) 0584 89671 E-mail: viani.lorenzo@alice.it Web: http://www.ristorantelorenzo.com Pesce Baracca Viale Franceschi, 2 – 55042 Forte Dei Marmi (LU) Tel. (+39) 0584 1716337 E-mail: info@pescebaracca.it Web: http://www.pescebaracca.it La Barca Restaurant Address: Viale Italico 3, 55042 Forte Dei Marmi (LU) Tel. (+39) 0584 89323 E-mail: ristorantelabarca@live.it Web: http://www.ristorantelabarca.org/ info@villasretreats.com | www.villasretreats.com

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GUIDE TO VERSILIA Ho...Per Bacco!!!

Address: Via Garibaldi n. 103 Viareggio, Italy Tel: (+39) 340 5047 714 Enoteca Ristorante Marcucci Address: Via Garibaldi n. 40 Pietrasanta, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/791962 Enoteca Pietrasantese Address: Via Stagio Stagi n. 57 Pietrasanta, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/70497 Enoteca Bottiglieria Lucchesi Address: Via Cairoli n. 93 Viareggio, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/46173

WINE SHOPS Enoteca Fermento Address: Via Risorgimento n. 27 Forte Dei Marmi, Italy Tel (+39) 0584/80334 Enoteca Osteria "a' Pagliai " Address: Via San Giuseppe n. 84. Querceta, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/749777

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Enoteca Sergio Address: Via Zanardelli n. 151 Viareggio, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/48596 Taverna dell'Assassino Address: Viale Manin n. 1 Viareggio, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/45011 Rosso Rubino Address: Via Fratelli Rosselli n. 17 Viareggio, Italy Tel: (+39) 0584/630922

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GUIDE TO VERSILIA America Address: Viale Della Repubblica, n.40, Forte dei Marmi, Lucca, Italy Tel: 0584-83996 E-mail: info@bagnoamerica.it Web: http://www.bagnoamerica.it Augustus Address: Via Arenile 3, Forte dei Marmi, Lucca Tel: 0584 787239 Tel: 0584 797102 E-mail: augustus@versilia.toscana.it Web: http://www.augustus-hotel.it

BEACH CLUBS Twiga Beach Address: Via Lungomare Roma 2, Marina di Pietrasanta, Lucca, Italy Tel.: +39 0584 21518 E-mail: info@twigabeachclub.com Web: http://www.twigabeachclub.com Nikki Beach Versilia Address: Via Lungomare, Roma 96, Marina di Pietrasanta, 55045 Tuscany, Italy Tel: (+39) 388 645 6763 Web: http://www.nikkibeach.com

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Bagno La Fenice Address: Via Arenile, 62-55042 Forte dei Marmi, Lucca, Italy Tel. +39 0584 82644 E-mail:info@bagnolafenice.com Web: http://www.bagnolafenice.com Principe Address: Via Arenile 15, Forte dei Marmi, Lucca Tel: 0584 80264 E-mail: info@principefortedeimarmi.com Web: http://www.principefortedeimarmi.it Annetta Address: Via Achille Franceschi 23 – Forte dei Marmi Tel.: +39 0584 89314 Email: info@bagnoannetta.com Web: www.bagnoannetta.com info@villasretreats.com | www.villasretreats.com

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