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Friday, 29 March 2013
Monday, 25 March 2013
CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI
CASTELLINA IN CHIANTI
Architecture and sites:
The medieval fortress, la Rocca, and the crenulated tower, la Torre,
dominate the main square in Castellina in Chianti: along the 14th
century walkway, up to the top of the tower, you will enjoy a
breathtaking view of Siena and Volterra, all the way to the mountains of
the Casentino. Via delle Volte is a charming covered walkway along the
main street of the town centre: together with the medieval walls, the
walkway guaranteed protection and security for the military.
Churches and parishes, including the Canonica di San Michele (St. Michael's Rectory) in Rencine and the parish churches of San Leonino and Santa Cristina, dot the countryside of vineyards, olive groves and woods, along with the tower, Torre di Grignano, in the locality of Molino Nuovo.
Towering over the town centre built around the neo-Romanesque church, Chiesa di Santissimo Salvatore, are Palazzo Ugolini Squarcialupi and Palazzo Bianciardi, two prestigious Renaissance buildings belonging to important families of Castellina in Chianti, now the site of a hotel and a private residence.
Tastings:
Visit the cellars of the Amo Castellina Consortium and experience an
unforgettable culture in Tuscan food and wine: on foot or in a vintage
car, riding a mountain bike or a Vespa, you can take scenic roads
winding through rows of grapevines all the way to the winery.
The winery staff will welcome you among the rows of Sangiovese grapes to tell you all about the characteristics of Chianti Classico. You will learn all about the steps required to turn the grapes in the vineyard to wine on the table, and the secrets and curiosities in the world of the Gallo Nero.
In cool and evocative cellars, you will see the reserve wines aging in oak barrels and be guided through a tasting to discover the unmistakable fragrances of Chianti Classico.
Villa Savina
Chianti Castellina in Chianti
Chianti Castellina in Chianti
This truly beautiful villa (330 m2) is located in the heart of Chianti,
just 10 minutes driving from the typical village of Castellina in
Chianti.
Sought out by wine lovers, Castellina in Chianti is famous for its
excellent wine which is produced in a number of vineyards in the area
around the old town. the villa itself is part of a large wine estate .
From the panoramic pool, about 30 steps form the villa in the front
garden, amazing views on the surrounding hills . The villa is set in a
large private garden fully equipped with garden furniture and barbecue ,
ideal for dining al fresco.
This old typical farmhouse has just been
restored mantaining many of the original features combining tradition
and modern comfort including wi fi and air conditioning.
The authentic beauty of the former farmhouse is evident in the large
windows which characterize the living room, and the dining room. They
all face the most panoramic side of the house and allow for lovely views
of hills and vineyards, presenting a magical landscape
The kitchen opens up onto the garden and the out door dining area with
BBQ, from this area you have easy access to the area below where the
pool is located.
The estate is situated 550 mt above sea level , ancient pathway through
its forests have been restored so that guests can enjoy pleasant walks
amid unspoiled nature until the natural private lake. The property
includes another farmhouse, facing the back of the villa ( located
approx 50 mt away) with its own pool garden . Please note that a 3,5 km
dirt road are necessary to reach the villa from the main road.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
villa Laguna - Cavallino - Treporti - Venezia
Villa Laguna
Cavallino - Treporti - Venezia
Sailing along the Pordelio Channel which docks directly at the private
pontoon: art, history, museums, the highlights, the monuments and the
boutiques of the most romantic city in the world are within easy reach.
Uniqueness and privacy are the main features of the landscape which
surrounds this fabulous residence.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Villa Estrela do Mar - Buzios - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Villa Estrela do Mar - Buzios - Rio
de Janeiro - Brasil
This truly modern villa is just a few steps from
the most beautiful beach of the Buzios area. The villa is surrounded by powerful
nature and is conveniently located half-way from 2 nice mondan villages, Buzios
and Cabo Frio. The villa has just been built and features a master suite in the
main villa, a suite in the annex, a large living area, veranda, churrasco (
barbecue ) and is the ideal location for couples who like the vicinity to a
natural sandy beach. What a great place so far from crowded beaches! The villa
is surrounded by 1200 mq of garden kept with plants that ensures privacy.
Housekeeper and maid service are included. This fantastic location is so quiet
and amazing but at the same time just a few minutes driving from Buzios (10 km)
and Cabo Frio (7 km). With its white sand, romanitc sunsets and gorgeous
landscape this 5 km lenght beach has been chosen from Club Med for his next
enterprise.
The landscape is carachterized by flowered dunes and goes from the
village of Pero', a more touristic area, till the so called "Pontal do Pero'" a
truly natural area ' where Estrela do Mar is located in a truly paradisiac
atmosphere. Praia do Pero' has been known as one of the unique beaches with lack
of pollution. From national press : " Conhecida como a praia de poluição zero,
índice obtido pela indiscutível qualidade de seu mar e de sua areia." Rio de
Janeiro is just 180 km far and there is a national airport in cabo Frio at 20
km.
Monday, 4 March 2013
Buzios - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Buzios - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil
Located in the Lakes Region, Búzios is washed by ocean currents from Antarctica and Brazil. Consequently, the climate is milder, the waters are clear with rich marine life. Perfect for diving enthusiasts. Spread the towel is not a problem on a peninsula with 20 beaches. Buzios has beaches, where visitors have the option to choose the one that best suits their taste and style.
Diving is very practiced in Buzios, as its coast is rich in marine life. Ocean currents coming from the south of the continent bring rich nutrients that attract large fish such as grouper and giant ray. Corals, anchovies, barracudas and even green turtles can also be seen. The calm of the crystal sea harmonizes well with well preserved vegetation.
For its particular geographical aspect, Buzios has a wide variety of sports and leisure options. The lush beauty of its beaches and hillsides, and the paths that lead to viewpoints of magnificent landscape and even the marine life and land exerts strong attraction for ecotourists.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Luxury apartment in Procchio - ELBA
Luxury modern apartment in comfortable location close to the village and white sandy beach. No car needed!
The apartment is on 2 levels Gf: large living with large french windows
that open into the equipped terrace - bathroom with shower - studio room
with 2 single beds ( puff)
Upper floor/ mansarda : double bedroom - luxury bathroom with shower.
The apartment is indicated for adults and grown children due to the
variuos steps )
The island of Elba is the largest of the Tuscan Archipelago and third largest in Italy (223 km ²). The island of Elba, along with other islands of the archipelago (Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Gorgona, Giglio and Giannutri) is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.The island of Elba is divided into eight communes: the main one is Portoferraio, the others are: Campo in Elba, Portoferraio, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio Elba, for a total of about 32 thousand inhabitants.
For the variety of its coastline (which have a development of 147 km) to the amenity of the beaches, the majestic beauty of the Monte Capanne (mt 1019), has rightly become one of the centers of world most famous tourist attraction.
The main road network (approximately 220 km) is completely paved. There are other scenic roads to macadam for about 60 Km.
Already inhabited in prehistoric times and known for its iron mines at the dawn of the Era Historical, Elba, called by the Ligurians "Ilva" by the Greeks "Aethalia" Ligurian first, then Greek, Etruscan, then, remained for centuries the Roman .
In the Middle Ages, Elba was held by the Pisanian thenby the Appiani and Medici. From time to time involved the European powers that left numerous traces of their rule.
Elba is divided into eight communes: Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba.
The famous wines and excellent cuisine, combined with the blue sea, mild climate and the transparency of the air, make Elba a health resort, ideal place for tourists in all seasons.
The famous wines and excellent cuisine, combined with the blue sea, mild climate and the transparency of the air, make Elba a health resort, ideal place for tourists in all seasons.
Thursday, 17 January 2013
News 2013 Villa&Charme
| News 2013 : Villa Orcio in Tuscany coast, Villa Gambigliana in Chianti, Villa Savina in Castellina in Chianti & a selection of charming Brazilian beach villas to escape Winter |
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| We are delighted to have added some beautiful new properties in Tuscany, Tuscany Coast & Island of Elba to our portfolio after visits by one of our team. Enjoy your break browsing links below |
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Monday, 17 September 2012
The Chianti Region
The Chianti Region
The name Chianti is of course indelibly linked with wine and, to digress
from the scenery for a moment, I must say that I’ve never had a bad
Chianti since I’ve lived here. Even paying just 3 or 4 euros for a
bottle will ensure you an eminently drinkable drop. The Chianti area is
not precisely defined but it is where you will find many of the images
of the Tuscany of films and postcards and I can point you in the
direction of the best back roads to ensure you don’t miss out on them in
person. As well, you will find stunning little towns such as San
Quirico, Montepulciano and San Gimignano which is your archetypical
Italian village perched on a hill. As you approach it along winding
roads that, if you are there at the right time of year, will be flanked
with oceans of sunflowers, you see it ahead of you, dominated by its
myriad of towers.
San Quirico
Saturday, 18 August 2012
Holidays in the Marche and Tuscany
The Coast
From Gabicce Mare to San Benedetto del
Tronto, the forms and colours of the coastal landscape are constantly
changing. The white cliffs facing onto the Adriatic Sea alternate with
the deep green of the hills, spotted with the venerable villages and the
ochre hue of the long beaches. The coast, made up of fluvial deposits
of sand and clay, runs along in two straight and almost perfectly flat
portions divided by the Monte Conero promontory. Some beaches are
protected from erosion by breakwaters. There are 180 kilometers of coastline and 26 seaside resorts that face onto the Adriatic, together with the sea port of Ancona and 9 tourist ports. 16 Blue Flag Awards certify
the high quality of the waters and the related services, which offer
visitors a full range of beaches made of fine sand, gravel or rock,
reefs and palms. Many of the coastal villages present an upper village,
protected by the walls of a castle perched on a hill which was the
initial settlement, while the “marina”, a flat district running along
the shore, was only established later as a residential and business
area. In some of the seaside towns, museums of the sea have
been opened, such as the “Washington Patrignani” Museum in Pesaro and
the Piceno Mussel Museum in Cupra Marittima. Today, San Benedetto del
Tronto has a museum complex with four different sections: the Fish
Market houses, the Museum of Amphorae, the Fish Museum and the Museum of
the Marine Civilization of the Marche, while the Palazzo Bice
Piacentini, in the old district of the upper village, holds the Picture
Gallery of the Sea. Any number of sports can be
practiced along the Marche coast, including windsurfing, waterskiing,
sailing, diving, kitesurfing, swimming and beach volleyball.
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
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Wednesday, 20 June 2012
BÚZIOS (Rio de Janeiro)
BÚZIOS (Rio de Janeiro)
Villas in Brasil
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Da Bobs burger friggono patatine per i turisti anche adesso che sta per arrivare l’inverno, perché qui a Búzios pure in inverno si fa il bagno e il mare è fra i più puliti del pianeta. Da qualche settimana l’olio dei fritti è diventato un bene prezioso da Bobs burger, come in tutti gli altri ristoranti, gli alberghi, e le posade di questa cittadina, piccola perla del Brasile. Meglio: è diventato una merce di scambio.
A Búzios se tu dai indietro l’olio fritto hai in cambio lo sconto sulla bolletta dell’elettricità: 7 reali di sconto (quasi 3 euro) ogni 25 litri di olio consumato.
E per fare il calcolo di quanti pesci, e patate, e gamberi, e altre leccornie si friggono in questa cittadina a due ore di macchina da Rio de Janeiro – dove da mercoledì si svolge la Conferenza mondiale sullo sviluppo sostenibile -, basta calcolare che 29 mila abitanti sopportano ogni anno l’arrivo di quasi due milioni e mezzo di turisti.
OLIO – Ma l’olio è soltanto una goccia. A Búzios, infatti, anche tutti gli altri rifiuti sono diventati merce di scambio, ognuno con il suo prezzo. Purché differenziati. E se per un chilo di lattine lo sconto sulla bolletta è di due reali, la plastica si ferma a trenta centesimi, ma anche qui: questo sistema di sconto sui rifiuti differenziati è soltanto un ingranaggio di un meccanismo virtuoso che l’Enel ha messo in moto da poche settimane insieme alla controllata Endesa per far diventare Búzios una smart city, la città intelligente, la prima dell’America Latina, la seconda del pianeta dopo Málaga, in Spagna.
BUZIOS – Bisogna cominciare facendo una passeggiata per la Rua Padras, la strada principale di Búzios, per capire. L’olio fritto, e poi le lampade led, e la wi-fi gratuita con sette punti di accesso a Internet (ognuno in grado di accettare 500 clienti). Quindi: il contatore intelligente, il cuore della città futuribile.
L’Enel ha cominciato da qualche settimana istallando a Búzios i primi duecento contatori, intelligenti: con un chip integrato si trasformano in contatori interattivi e fanno arrivare al cliente le informazioni sui suoi consumi di elettricità.
L’Enel ha cominciato da qualche settimana istallando a Búzios i primi duecento contatori, intelligenti: con un chip integrato si trasformano in contatori interattivi e fanno arrivare al cliente le informazioni sui suoi consumi di elettricità.
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Lake Como and its territory et son territoire
Lake Como
and its territory et son territoire
of Como extends the entire length of the lake up towards Switzerland, and comprises the so-called Larian peninsula jutting northward from the mainland and separating
the body of water into two distinct areas. On the southwest it borders the province of Lecco, and south the tip of the province of Milan.
With its tiny villages stacked perilously up the rocky slopes overlooking the lake, its lakeside resorts known the world over for their glorious settings, immersed in a natural environment of great beauty and exceptional conservation, for centuries the area has remained the favorite haunt of the selective traveller, coming over the Alpine passes to visit the Italian heartland.
Ensconced at the foot of the towering Alps, Lake Como’s peerless geographical situation affords an extraordinary spectacle of scenery that changes with the seasons and never tires the eye, while the mild climate and sheer variety of landscape combine to make the place unforgettable, unique.
Monday, 19 March 2012
holidays in Elba Island
Elba is an island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 km (or 12 miles) from the Italian coast. It is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, and the third largest island in Italy.
Elba and the other islands (Gorgona, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) of the Tuscan Archipelago are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island is divided into eight communes: Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba.
The land area of the island is about 224 km² (86 square miles) and the coastline is about 147 km (91 miles). The highest mountain is Monte Capanne at 1,018 metres (3,340 feet). The island has a population of approximately 32 000.
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