Archive for 'On the Coast in Italy'

For those who want to get away from it all and wake up to magical sea views every morning, few properties could give you as much of a front row seat as Timo. This charming Mediterranean-style villa is located mere steps from the beach and sea in San Lorenzo, a seaside resort fronted by one of the most gorgeous beaches in Sicily and just a few kilometres from the pretty little hamlet of Marzamemi. Ideally located for a whole vacation of lazy beach days or as a great base from which to explore the famously lovely towns of the south of Sicily or both, this villa with a private pool currently has a plenty of dates in its calendar for summer 2026 and sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms with three bathrooms.

If you want to wake up to the Italian Riviera every morning during your vacation in Italy, sip your morning coffee on the balcony while listening to the waves lapping the shore, enjoy postcard perfect views over the pretty town of Sori, and be just a short distance from the famous town of Portofino, then one of our newest listings might just be the perfect rental! A two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, right in the centre of Sori, 19km from Portofino, with direct views over the sea and the nearest beach (just 280m away), Newly Renovated Ocean View Flat is a chic and perfectly-positioned gem for making the most of the Italian coast!

Casa Dei Lentischi is a perfect gem of a villa for experiencing the untamed beauty of Sardinia. Located in the South-Western part of the island, 1.5km from Porto Pino, a seaside area named for the wide surrounding pine forest and famous for its beautiful 4km long bay, sandy beaches, majestic white dunes, and rich, sparkling blue waters. Of the various beaches that you can choose between in the area, some are totally wild and others have amenities, bars, and boat rentals – meaning that there is a perfect option for everyone, no matter what kind of day at the beach you prefer! Plus, pink flamingos descend on the ponds in the area during migration season, adding even more colour to this impossibly picturesque part of the world and the surrounding area is ideal for those who want to hike and explore. So, if you want to dive right into this magical island in Italy on vacation in Sardinia, Casa Dei Lentischi is a dreamy base that sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms, with five bathrooms.

As temperatures continue to hit record highs all around the world and summers continue to become hotter and hotter, those who love a sun holiday but want to stay safe and comfortable throughout their trip should take precautions. If you book one of our villas in Italy, one of our vacation rentals in France, one of our holiday rentals in Spain, or one of our villas in Croatia for a summer break and you encounter the heat, there are some things that you can do to prevent yourself from totally melting:

When temperatures rise while on vacation in the summer months, there are plenty of ways to cool off. Firstly, choosing the right rental is a great place to start. For example, you can rent one of our villas in Italy with a pool so that you can take a dip whenever you want. Or you can choose one of our villas in Italy with air-conditioning so you can always escape to cool air indoors. Or you could decide on a location like one of our villas on the Amalfi Coast, our villas in the Cinque Terre, or our villas on the Tuscan Coast to have both the sea breezes and waters to help you stay cool.