Starhotels continues its growth strategy by announcing the acquisition of ownership and management of the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi strengthening its leadership position and reaffirming its natural vocation for high-profile Italian hospitality the Hermitage Hotel & Resort is an elegant eco-friendly family resort nestled within a lush park spanning over one acre surrounded by pine forests with views of the Alpi Apuane Founded in the 1970s by the Maschietto Family and afterwards renovated by architect Vittorio Maschietto the hotel offers a sophisticated and sustainable retreat featuring 59 rooms and suites a large swimming pool within the beautiful park which also includes a dedicated vegetable garden serving the restaurant: all designed for relaxed and exclusive hospitality The hotel will join the prestigious Collezione portfolio at the end of 2025 summer season marking Starhotels' major expansion into the Resort segment Starhotels further strengthens its position in the luxury segment of the Italian market enriching its offering with one of Italy's most celebrated and beloved seaside destinations long synonymous with elegance and quality tourism represents a strategic destination in the brand's development plan express their satisfaction with the agreement reached which aligns with the development direction that both companies have set for themselves The Hermitage will maintain its unique identity enhanced by Starhotels Collezione's management expertise and standards of excellence Targeted investments are planned to further enhance the property improving the guest experience with new services and an increasingly refined lifestyle offering in complete harmony with the natural environment that surrounds it This new acquisition is part of the Group's dynamic 2024-2025 period: September 2024 saw the reopening of Hotel d'Inghilterra an iconic 5-star hotel in Rome located on Via Bocca di Leone Summer 2025 will see the opening of the 5-star Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione and the launch of Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione an innovative luxury residential offering in the heart of Florence These operations confirm Starhotels' dynamism and its determination to strategically maintain a presence across various facets of high-end hospitality while consistently upholding the high standards of excellence that distinguish the brand Hotel website Starhotels has announced the acquisition of the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi the Hermitage Hotel & Resort is an eco-friendly family resort set in a vast one-acre park surrounded by pine forests and offering views of the Alpi Apuane established in the 1970s and later renovated by architect Vittorio Maschietto which also houses a dedicated vegetable garden for the restaurant the hotel will become part of Starhotels' Collezione portfolio This strategic acquisition marks a major step in Starhotels' expansion into the resort sector.  The acquisition signifies Starhotels' first venture into the resort segment where the company's story began 45 years ago aligns with the values of family-owned businesses in the hospitality sector The Hermitage Hotel & Resort will retain its unique identity while benefiting from Starhotels Collezione's management expertise and high standards Plans are underway to make targeted investments to further enhance the property and improve the guest experience with new services all in harmony with the natural surroundings This acquisition is part of Starhotels' dynamic 2024-2025 period which includes the reopening of the iconic 5-star Hotel d'Inghilterra in Rome and the upcoming opening of the 5-star Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione and the launch of Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze – Starhotels Collezione Click here to join your colleagues and stay up to date on the latest hotel news and trends Copyright © Hotel News Resource & Nevistas | All rights reserved tips and exclusive itineraries in Florence places with traditional cuisine revisited with passion but also well-known and prestigious beach establishments An unprecedented and unmissable guide to the best restaurants in Forte dei Marmi for lunch or dinner by the sea in the much-loved Versilia resort You can discover the best seafront restaurants in Forte dei Marmi and beyond in the book A tavola vista mare, written by food and wine critics Davide Paolini and Gianni Mercatali, who trace the history and culinary tradition of this iconic place through its must-see addresses of taste. A tavola vista mareBUY THE BOOK One of these is the Lorenzo starred restaurant in Forte dei Marmi For almost 40 years it has been an institution for those who love good cuisine because owner Lorenzo Viani does not compromise on one thing: everything must be fresh and the protagonist of the dish For many years the kitchen has been headed by Chef Gioacchino Pontrelli who transforms the raw material with care and passion without betraying its nature and enhancing its taste one dedicated to domestic and the other to foreign production you can find more renowned names and more niche labels Each bottle is then narrated with Lorenzo and his daughter Chiara's passion for the world of wine and is the ideal complement and accompaniment to the refined proposals of the kitchen A corner of paradise on the most exclusive beach the Maitò restaurant has been a wonderful meeting place for Forte lovers since the 1960s and over the years it has maintained its characteristics as a typical Versilia restaurant where you can enjoy not only fish dishes but also appetising meat dishes pizzas and focaccia baked in a wood-burning oven who have completely renovated it and transformed it into an elegant oasis for their customers Bagno Alpemare is one of Versilia's culinary treasures The restaurant is directed by chef Mirko Caldino who favours the choice of colours that are carefully combined in the dishes made up of refined details and rich in creativity Accompanying this journey into the guests' taste buds is an expert sommelier able to advise on the ideal pairing of wines and food on offer Bagno Silvio has been the ideal destination for those in search of tasty fish dishes made with refined Always run by the Dazzi family who have handed it down from generation to generation you cannot go to Silvio's without tasting its anchovy crudo or the memorable imperial fried fish with a regular change of evo oil A promising new addition to the Forte dei Marmi dining scene full of dishes based on fresh seasonal fish is carefully prepared using high quality ingredients we also offer a selection of fine meats and an extensive wine list to satisfy every palate The elegance of the surroundings and the privileged location in front of Marconi Square make D'Oria Restaurant the ideal place for special evenings romantic dinners and occasions to remember a stone's throw from the centre of Forte dei Marmi is a charming place to enjoy a seafront lunch or dinner of the freshest fish Managed for 40 years by Messrs Tabarani and Di Giovanni it makes the friendly family management its winning formula The wine list includes a vast selection of local and national labels and champagnes of the best brands Surrounded by the intense green of the Mediterranean maquis Inside the beach club of the Principe Forte dei Marmi the Dalmazia restaurant will provide you with an authentic culinary experience made up of the most authentic flavours of Versilia The large veranda opens up to an unparalleled view of the open sea The fragrances and colours create the ideal setting for a pleasant lunch in a totally relaxing atmosphere Leading the Dalmatia Restaurant is Chef Valentino Cassanelli His cuisine offers traditional local dishes "a new seafood trattoria" for an Italian taste full of local flavours and aromas elegant rooms with a vaguely colonial-inspired design and a cool summer dehors Bistrot's culinary proposal is a continuous search that starts from the tradition of local aromas and flavours reinterpreted in a contemporary key through the chef's creative gesture Exclusive private dinners can also be booked in the cellar Close to the historic centre of Forte dei Marmi An elegant restaurant offering seafood-flavoured cuisine shelled clams and courgette flowers or the lobster salad with grilled lobster The Fratellini's is a unique place that was born from the bet of two brothers synergistically combined their passion for cooking giving rise to a trendy and dynamic reality and bringing to the table works of art capable of triggering multi-sensory experiences A new way of looking at cuisine that gives the possibility to freely choose how but also the raw food and the exquisite pasta dishes Located on the terrace of the Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi in a beautiful landscape between the mountains and the sea it offers a panoramic view of the city's pine trees and the Apuan Alps It is the home of Chef Valentino Cassanelli His dishes are a free expression of Italian cuisine but also from the rich biodiversity of the Forte dei Marmi coastline the La Magnolia restaurant offers an elegant atmosphere and in fine weather provides wonderful lunches and dinners by the pool The à la carte menu captures the imagination with its simplicity and richness of flavour New Chef Marco Bernardo is ready to impress with the authentic flavours of local produce the excellence of the territory and the high level of cuisine create a unique food and wine itinerary Pesce Baracca is a place with three souls: not only a fishmonger and street food but also a restaurant a few steps from the beautiful beaches of Forte dei Marmi The menu is dictated by the sea and offers simple informal dining but also attentive to the tradition of classic cuisine There are first courses prepared with fresh home-made pasta the ever-present spaghetti allo scoglio prepared with the classic family recipe handed down from generation to generation since the opening of the first restaurant in 1964 The restaurant's special feature is certainly the possibility of choosing fish and shellfish directly from the fishmonger's counter A privileged beach with only 30 tents and 20 beach umbrellas guaranteeing privacy and tranquillity for guests and a restaurant offering simple but carefully prepared dishes for a sea-view lunch a magical sunset aperitif or the most exclusive events a good retiro that has always been loved by important businessmen and cultural figures is the historic Bagno Piero it is the ideal 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spread over one acre with views of the Alpi Apuane.  Originally founded in the 1970s by the Maschietto family the site was renovated by architect Vittorio Maschietto to feature 59 rooms and suites a swimming pool and a dedicated vegetable garden serving the restaurant The hotel will join the Starhotels Collezione portfolio at the end of the 2025 summer season It marks the group’s expansion into resorts.  Elisabetta Fabri, president and CEO of Starhotels said: “If there is a place in Italy that represents the quintessence of the Italian lifestyle We are excited to welcome the Hermitage Hotel & Resort into our Starhotels Collezione portfolio marking the acquisition of Starhotels’ first resort this expansion takes place in Tuscany where We are proud to have concluded this agreement with the Maschietto family with whom we share the values of a family-owned business in the hospitality world I feel I can say that we have acquired the most beautiful property in Forte dei Marmi: a historic hotel that will position itself as the first exclusive Family Resort in this location plenty of activities and services for individual guests and families The hotel will feature a new spa and will remain open during spring and autumn as well,” she added The acquisition follows the reopening of Hotel d’Inghilterra in Rome (September 2024) This summer, Starhotels will also open the five-star Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione and launch Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze – Starhotels Collezione in Florence • Starhotels has acquired the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi • It marks the first resort property to join the Starhotels Collezione portfolio at the end of the 2025 summer season • Future investments include the addition of a new spa Serviced Apartment Awards Urban Living Festival Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: The Beaumont Mayfair has appointed Lisa Goodwin-Allen as culinary director as the hotel prepares to launch its new restaurant Rosi Welcome to IPE Real 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Read our policy The Grand Hotel Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi Italy has been sold to UAE-based real estate company Emaar Properties owner of renowned buildings such as the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall renowned as one of the most prestigious in Tuscany was previously owned by Luxury Hotel Development This acquisition marks the end of Russia’s Luxury Hotel Development's venture into the Italian hotel market the Grand Hotel Imperiale offers a range of amenities The driving force behind the acquisition is Mohamed Ali Alabbar a prominent UAE businessman and founder of Eagle Hills and Nshama two nvestment companies based in Abu Dhabi the new owner intends to make minor changes to the hotel to prepare for the upcoming season Emaar Properties plans to undertake a more extensive renovation project to modernize the suites This acquisition reflects the growing interest of foreign investors in the Tuscan Riviera particularly among wealthy individuals from the Middle East Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud SEARCHThe global authority in superyachting Speakers for second edition of TEDx Forte dei Marmi announced 13 August 2024 • by Katia Damborsky The second edition of TEDx Forte dei Marmi will be held on 30 August at the Augustus Beach Club in the heart of Forte dei Marmi, one of the shipbuilding hubs of Italy. 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SubscribeSign up to our newslettersSign up to BOAT International email newsletters to get the latest superyacht news Boat International Media Ltd © 2008 - 2025 Content presented under the "BOAT Presents" logo is an advertising feature and Boat International Limited has been paid to include this content One of the most important retrospectives dedicated to Eugenio Cecconi (Livorno 1903) a painter friend of the Macchiaioli and authentic witness of a Tuscany made up of countryside comes to life in Forte dei Marmi from May 31 to November 9 takes place at Forte Leopoldo I and is promoted by the Municipality of Forte dei Marmi together with the Society of Fine Arts under the curatorship of Elisabetta Matteucci.The exhibition offers an itinerary divided into seven thematic sections designed to restore the expressive complexity of an artist capable of transforming the simple and austere life of the Maremma countryside into art dense with works selected from different moments of Cecconi’s career embraces multiple genres and subjects: from imposing landscape views to intense hunting scenes from animal portraits to representations of the “proud women” of the rural world who was Cecconi’s friend and sincere admirer had this to say of his famous dog portraits “There are people in Cecconi’s dogs.” An observation that accurately captures the psychological gaze with which the artist also approached animal subjects “When Cecconi paints a dog,” Signorini added "he makes a moral portrait of it and makes clear what he has already done and what he is about to do A sensitivity that also extends to thehuman universe especially in scenes of rural life where every gesture is captured with empathy and without rhetoric Cecconi has been able to capture the silent dignity of rural life chicken or orange sellers - take on the stature of authentic “Madonnas of the harvest,” portrayed with features that recall an Etruscan beauty and epic austerity offering a powerful social portrait of an era and a territory Cecconi distinguishes himself by a style far removed from that of coeval English official painting Here it is not a matter of cold aristocratic documentation of an experience that the artist really shared returning to the canvas its vibrant emotion a pretext to tell the story of man immersed in nature and its primordial rhythms emphasizes how "in Cecconi an intimate bond with Nature and in particular with the genius loci is evident.“ This bond emerges strongly from the first sections of the exhibition such as ”Light of Etruria," in which landscapes and rural scenes related to the Tuscan areas dear to the artist Works such as Il ritorno delle fienaiole or Caccia alle folaghe restore the slow and solemn rhythm of life in the fields in the section “Maremma fatale e fatata,” we enter the wild heart of a mythical and unspoiled territory Here Maremma is represented not only in its physical dimension where painting becomes a participatory and authentic gesture In the central sections of the exhibition - “Chasing the Prey” and “Giving Way to the Boots” - the practice of hunting is transformed into a narrative and poetic key Cecconi stages the hunt with an intensity that oscillates between lyricism and epic the return: each moment becomes an opportunity to narrate the deep identity of a rural community The works in these sections testify to the artist’s ability to capture movement but also to freeze the moment with an almost photographic precision are among Cecconi’s most beloved subjects and find their place in the section “The Faithful Friend.” Here through portraits rich in nuance and meaningful gestures the intelligence in the gaze: everything is returned with an impressive mimetic force capable of moving even the contemporary viewer in the section “The Proud Women,” a gallery of portraits opens paying homage to female strength in the agricultural world With a sensibility rooted in Renaissance tradition but with a modern gaze Cecconi celebrates female figures as true guardians of the land sculpted by fatigue but animated by a natural elegance that the artist knows how to capture and sublimate The exhibition does not intend to limit itself to presenting Cecconi’s pictorial work it intends to reconstruct the identity of a complex artist animated by a sensibility that Guido Biagi described as “a sensitive and working soul.” Through Cecconi’s paintings a portrait is composed of a man who knew how to live his own time with intensity and transfigure it into art making eternal what is often considered ephemeral: the daily gesture Starhotels has announced the acquisition of the Hermitage Hotel & Resort an elegant eco-friendly family resort nestled within an acre of parkland and surrounded by pine forests with views of the Alpi Apuane Founded in the 1970s by the Maschietto family and later renovated by architect Vittorio Maschietto which also includes a dedicated vegetable garden serving the restaurant The hotel joins the prestigious Collezione portfolio at the end of 2025 summer season marking Starhotels’ major expansion into the Resort segment enriching its offering with one of Italy’s most celebrated and beloved seaside destinations represents a strategic destination in the brand’s development plan “If there is a place in Italy that represents the quintessence of the Italian lifestyle it is undoubtedly Forte dei Marmi,” Starhotels president and CEO “We are excited to welcome the Hermitage Hotel & Resort into our Starhotels Collezione portfolio marking the acquisition of Starhotels’ first resort The hotel will feature a new SPA and will remain open during spring and autumn as well.” The Hermitage maintains its unique identity enhanced by Starhotels Collezione’s management expertise and standards of excellence This new acquisition is part of the Group’s dynamic 2024-2025 period: September 2024 saw the reopening of Hotel d’Inghilterra Summer 2025 will see the opening of the 5-star Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione and the launch of Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze – Starhotels Collezione These operations confirm Starhotels’ dynamism and its determination to strategically maintain a presence across various facets of high-end hospitality Tuscany in the off season showcases a different side to the Italian region My husband and I sit down for a leisurely lunch of spaghetti with seafood and a crispy fritto misto at the Bagno Assunta beach club in Forte dei Marmi It’s a warm spring day in May—lively but not crowded is the vibe we prefer but it can be challenging to find that balance The entire region’s population is around 3.75 million While the majority of tourists go in the summer there’s so much to do during Tuscany’s off season—which is from around October through April—if you know how Part of the problem with overtourism in Tuscany stems from the way people treat it as a hit-and-run destination barely staying long enough to check off the bucket list sights and then moving on to the next place This kind of tourism is antithetical to the true Tuscan way of life The months outside of peak season are a great time to embrace simple pleasures like long lunches and days spent relaxing at the beach with a good book In Forte dei Marmi I rode around on a bicycle and ate fresh oysters and seafood-topped bruschette at Pesce Baracca finding artisanal delights like the beautiful baskets at La Cesteria and Giovanni del Forte’s shoe collection made by a shoemaker who’s been there for more than 40 years The low season seems to be getting shorter every year especially in popular destinations like Florence Peak season is generally the height of summer when kids are off from school and families seize the chance to travel the only crowd-free time of year now is winter If you’re going to visit Tuscany’s beaches summer is still your best bet in terms of weather as beach towns like Forte dei Marmi and Porto Ercole tend to shut down in the winter and reopen in the spring Be aware that some hotels and resorts close for at least a couple of months in the wintertime consider visiting in the shoulder seasons (April and May or September and October) but it’s absolutely packed with artistic treasures that are less of a headache to visit without the summer flock of tourists You need at least three or four days just to see the essentials exploring neighborhoods like Oltrarno and Sant’Ambrogio for less crowded food markets and boutique shops And while you could take a day trip from Florence to Siena it’s worth spending a few days in the countryside or on the coast is also known for a sheep’s milk cheese called pecorino di Pienza Wandering around the medieval town of Certaldo feels like stepping back in time; you can take your time over lunch and buy ceramics made by local artisans Another way to enjoy Tuscany in its off season is to book experiences, such as winery tours and cooking classes. Many wineries also serve lunch, so you can do a tour and tasting in the late morning and then sit down to a nice meal. Or spend the morning learning how to make local specialties like pici pasta and chicken cacciatore with a local chef like cookbook author Giulia Scarpaleggia Borgo Santo Pietro is one of the best places to stay in Tuscany Forte dei Marmi has a few luxury resorts, but if you prefer a more intimate experience, book a room at the family-run Villa Roma Imperiale, which was built as a private villa and has just 32 rooms, some of which open directly onto the garden and pool. La Roqqa is a new hotel in Porto Ercole with a sleek contemporary design and a chic beach club on a secluded cove and infinity pool overlooking the rolling hills AFAR participates in affiliate marketing programs which means we may earn a commission if you purchase an item featured on our site.© 2025 AFAR LLC This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Italian entrepreneur with Lebanese roots announces a distribution agreement with Magazzini Bracchi the prestigious furniture showroom in this city in Tuscany whose protagonists are two outstanding players in the field of premium outdoor furnishings: the brand Jwana Hamdan which combines Italian design know-how with Middle Eastern inspirations has announced a new distribution pact with Magazzini Bracchi A fluid display space that extends for 400 square meters in the center of Forte dei Marmi with a concept that also calls for an outdoor showcase with abundant greenery Magazzini Bracchi is a reference point for a cosmopolitan audience that wants to surround itself with creations where luxury is never ostentatious never emphatic but always representing the true essence of style the Italian showroom located in the elite vacation spot in Italy represents the second important showcase for Jwana Hamdan reinforcing her firm’s commercial objectives and its strategy of high-end market positioning “As a consolidated long-term presence in the Versilia territory Magazzini Bracchi represents an innovative partner with a modern vision that looks to the future and the new generations,” says Jwana Hamdan founder and creative director of the brand being a presence in Forte dei Marmi is a matter of great value ensuring excellent visibility on a national and international level We are very pleased with this collaboration and with the relationship we have established with the team of Magazzini Bracchi The largest diffusion magazine in the luxury & design world Privacy Policy(function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script") tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load" false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload" loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window Lamborghini shows off the Urus SE on a stunning backdrop Lamborghini has been electrifying its lineup with a host of exciting new models the new V8 hybrid Temerario supercar that has replaced the Huracán the new plug-in hybrid version of the iconic Lamborghini Urus super SUV and the most powerful variant of the Lamborghini Urus yet Lamborghini has given guests the opportunity to experience the Urus SE for themselves in its recent Esperienza Terra Versilia Located in Italy’s beautiful Forte dei Marmi where guests embarked on test drives in Lamborghini’s new plug-in hybrid luxury performance SUV among the Tuscan town’s marble hills and olive groves the most exciting part of the experience was the off-road portion of the test drives which took place in Forte dei Marmi’s famed Carrara marble quarries imbuing the vehicle with the ability to deliver exciting driving character and immense power both on and off-road and with the beautiful Forte dei Marmi as a backdrop incredible views made the experience even better Automobili Lamborghini just posted strong first-quarter sales.. Lamborghini's new flagship supercar is a revolutionary hybrid hero A Thrilling Lamborghini Headliner Awaits at The Enthusiast Auction After the triumph of the recent tournament organised by Starhotels in Florence the fifth edition of the Tennis Tournament of the first Italian hotel group is back in Forte dei Marmi the eagerly awaited event takes place at the famous Tennis Club Europa located in one of Versilia's most renowned seaside resorts is a historic reference point for fans of the sport: a sports destination founded in 1967 by Pompilio Fornaroli and Lidia Nardini which today boasts five clay tennis courts and two indoor padel courts The Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles challenges are held from 1 p.m participants compete from morning until evening on the clay courts announced on 1 September at the awards ceremony will win a stay in one of the Starhotels Collezione and a relaxing experience at LA SPA's Roman Baths at Helvetia & Bristol in Florence as well as a prestigious bottle of Ferrari Magnum The runners-up on the other hand can choose from one of the Starhotels Premium Italian destinations and benefit from a voucher for a wellness break at LA SPA at Helvetia & Bristol To celebrate the end of summer in the best possible way guests and participants are invited on Saturday 31 August to a cocktail party surrounded by the greenery of the Tennis Club Europa all accompanied by pleasant background music The event benefits from the special collaboration of the following sponsors: US POLO LA RINASCENTE and LA SPA of the Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione Tennis Club Europa Forte dei MarmiVia C. Colombo, 78ph. +39 0584 81153Email: tennisclubeuropassd@gmail.com A 'provocation' by Davide Paolini gave rise to a custom that is now also a fashion for Ferragosto New taste appointment in the exclusive gastronomy with Milanese origins Magical places to enjoy the full flavour of the sea along the coast Our itinerary to discover seaside addresses for a lunch or dinner to remember The first book dedicated to the best beach restaurants in Forte dei Marmi and beyond Cult sea-flavoured places to enjoy the sunset with your favourite cocktail delicatessens and delicatessens not to be missed in the well-known Versilia town Where to photograph the most beautiful sunsets in Tuscany He loved Forte dei Marmi and Versilia very much He is one of the most important Italian scientists of all time named after the yacht where Marconi lived and worked together with his wife and daughter two of the crucial female figures in his life the first to believe in him and encourage him in his research work as Marconi usually called her - and Elettra in the year in which we celebrate 150 years since the birth of the great inventor from her marriage to Prince Carlo Giovanelli It was 1937 when her father died suddenly in Rome a few hours after accompanying Cristina to catch the train to Versilia where they would have celebrated Elettra’s seventh birthday She still loves to return to Forte dei Marmi Elettra Marconi with her mother Maria Cristina Bezzi-ScaliCan you tell us about the meeting between your father and your mother She and a friend of hers had been invited to an evening on board the yacht Elettra she had long blonde hair that framed big blue eyes My father sent a motorboat to pick them up on shore He welcomed all the guests and the moment their eyes met as my mother climbed the ladder turned into an encounter that lasted a lifetime You lived the first years of your life on board the Elettra Did you ever take part in any of your father’s experiments Sometimes he called me and my mother while he communicated via radio with the most distant countries to let us hear when the sound was crisp and clear Then there was the period in which he worked on the invention of radar then we helped him put up some white sheets so that he couldn’t see anything and he gave the helmsman instructions to pass exactly in the middle He wanted to enable those who sailed to do so without risking collisions with other ships He wanted to protect the lives of seafarers (unfortunately the invention of radar did not arrive in time to completely avoid the Titanic tragedy but it was thanks to Marconi’s radio that they managed to call for help and save the survivors Then there are also other inventions that he was working on and that he would certainly have completed if he had not died so soon Among these there could also have been the cell phone.. In 1931 he invented the first radio telephone for Pope Pius It was a kind of precursor of the cell phone and he already imagined a world where we could talk to each other remotely with “a little box in our pocket” What relationship did your father have with Forte dei Marmi I know that there are memories of the Elettra moored at Franceschi’s Capannina he had time to see little more than the birth of what was one of the great innovations in Versilia so he only spent a couple of evenings there with my mother because that is where my mother had grown up This is how it became a special place for me too the Forte dei Marmi Market is one of the most beautiful and famous in Italy but a true open-air boutique where you can find the best brands at discounted prices Lorenzo Cotrozzi)Among the stalls you can find the best made-in-Italy products clothing from the best brands and accessories Don't think about the risk of counterfeit material the Forte dei Marmi market ensures only quality and original products The market is held in the historic Piazza Marconi every Wednesday of the year from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during the summer season also every Sunday from Easter to the last week of September. On the occasion of the feast of the patron saint, Saint Hermes, which this year falls on Wednesday 28 August, the customary Wednesday market is brought forward to Tuesday. . fireworks and a large fair animate Forte dei Marmi exhibitions and highlights from 26 August to 1 September Where to go for a trip out of town in Tuscany not giving up the taste Our mini-guide to choose which FAI visits to book province by province bathing establishments and shopping addresses for an unforgettable vacation in Versilia's coolest town The feast of the patron saint Sant'Ermete is one of the most eagerly awaited events in Forte dei Marmi It is loved both by the people of Forte dei Marmi because it is the feast of the town's patron saint but also by tourists who love to participate in this festival that symbolically marks the end of summer Three days of festivities between spirituality and secularity the traditional parade of the historical-religious procession in the presence of representatives of various Confraternities and Associations in the area carries the Saint's relics in procession along the streets of the centre from Piazza Dante to the Church of Sant'Ermete the Fortress Market will be held in Piazza Marconi by one day to allow the Fair to be held on Wednesday 28 August All regulations regarding parking around the market area are brought forward to Tuesday 27 August organised by the Villa Bertelli Foundation Performing in the concert will be Fabio Ditto on violin from the parvis of the Church of Sant'Ermete followed by the notes of the town band La Marinara movement towards Piazza Garibaldi for the historic Focata di Sant'Ermete which has its origins in the ancient custom of burning old wooden objects both to tell the hill people to come down to the valley for the patron saint's celebrations getting rid of the rubbish of the previous one and various stands including clothes and accessories set up along the streets of the town centre solemn Holy Mass and the 22nd Premio Amico di Forte dei Marmi (Friend of Forte dei Marmi Award) a recognition that the parish assigns every year to those personalities who demonstrate deep attachment and strong ties with the town This year it is awarded to Princess Elettra Marconi and the husband and wife Massimo and Marina Da Cepparello This is followed by the presentation of the Santino 2024 created by Matilde Lilli and the reading of a poem by Anna Maria Poggi the traditional Fireworks Show from the Pontile Our interview with the daughter of the great scientist Guglielmo Marconi All the information you need to discover this open-air boutique Un Dinner & Drinks Music Party al Bambaissa dell’Augustus Beach Club Challenge to best Club Sandwich moves Augustus Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi Our journey to discover one of the most important museums in the world and its masterpieces A journey through taste to discover the places not to be missed in the coolest resort of Versilia Starhotels has continued its growth strategy by announcing the acquisition of ownership and management of the Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi Founded in the 1970s by the Maschietto Family and afterwards renovated by architect Vittorio Maschietto marking Starhotels’ major expansion into the Resort segment enriching its offering with one of Italy’s most celebrated and beloved seaside destinations represents a strategic destination in the brand’s development plan “If there is a place in Italy that represents the quintessence of the Italian lifestyle it is undoubtedly Forte dei Marmi,” stated Elisabetta Fabri “We are excited to welcome the Hermitage Hotel & Resort into our Starhotels Collezione portfolio The hotel will feature a new SPA and will remain open during spring and autumn as well.”  expressed their satisfaction with the agreement reached enhanced by Starhotels Collezione’s management expertise and standards of excellence in complete harmony with the natural environment that surrounds it.  This new acquisition is part of the Group’s dynamic 2024-2025 period: September 2024 saw the reopening of Hotel d’Inghilterra, an iconic 5-star hotel in Rome located on Via Bocca di Leone Summer 2025 will see the opening of the 5-star Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione and the launch of Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze – Starhotels Collezione These operations confirm Starhotels’ dynamism and its determination to strategically maintain a presence across various facets of high-end hospitality while consistently upholding the high standards of excellence that distinguish the brand.  Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again the Grand Hotel Imperiale is in luxury retreat for lovers of the synergy between prestige and tradition An oasis in the heart of Forte dei Marmi that knows how to welcome you and guarantee a well-rounded experience with services of the highest quality precious details that give the rooms elegance and refinement: you will be catapulted into a luxurious dimension from the moment you enter the facility private and is the starting point for a stay marked by exclusivity the hotel has become part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts all of the hotel's services have been opened to the public with the intention of making the resort a true meeting place and reference point for Forte Armenians and visitors you embark on a journey that traverses tradition meets contemporaneity and flows into an explosion of flavors you won't forget in its evocative setting between indoor dining room and tables in the small poolside oasis a place of conviviality and original twists accompany guests in this experience that engages the five senses it is possible to have a real international breakfast in the lounge or by the pool surrounded by an international atmosphere The bar and cafeteria service is open daily from 11:00 am to 1:00 am soft drinks and healthy and dietary drinks such as centrifuges and extracts of seasonal fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed at various times while tea is served with special care in the afternoon the Golden Bar offers aperitifs and cocktails and a special list of Signature Cocktails curated by Bar Manager Diego Frediani such as: Tierra with a typical Central American appeal with vegetal and citrus notes; Carribean old fashion an almond-scented drink with sweet notes; Fusion daiquiri with a sea flavor and citric taste; An American at the fort After-dinner is dedicated to the collection of select wines & spirits with its cuisine led by Chef Mario Cucchiara Continuous hours specially created to meet everyone's needs the proudly Sicilian Chef offers dishes that enhance Mediterranean cuisine and marry island flavors such as the Mezzo pacchero with lobster ragout with buffalo and lime; the Busiate (typical Sicilian artisan pasta) with eggplant cream mint sauce with cherry tomatoes and salted ricotta the Mediterranean-style Ombrina with olives offered in a decomposed version with ricotta mousse and candied fruit The Grand Hotel Imperiale dedicates ample space to the well-being of body and mind with an entirely dedicated floor Guests can treat themselves to moments of absolute rest and relaxation inside the Aqua Wellness & Spa in intimate and private settings with warm and relaxing tones where they can enjoy a heated swimming pool relaxation area and small gym with state-of-the-art equipment by Technogym Therapists welcome guests to the area designated for spa treatments and massages with three dedicated cabins with water beds for unparalleled relaxation and soft music in the background aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage massages Thematic pathways of incredible well-being that restore balance and harmony to get back in shape mindfulness sessions and professional consultations by nutritionists and personal trainers All of the hotel's spaces can also be reserved for business meetings for small groups.For meetings or business meetings the hotel provides the large Suites that can accommodate up to twelve participants and where food and beverage service is also guaranteed to be personalized Business lunches and business meetings can also be held on the hotel's veranda Remo Beach Club is the bathing establishment of the Grand Hotel Imperiale open to both resort guests and outside guests it is the place to experience the beauty of the sea and the rhythm of the events of the Fortemarmina summer The traditional green roller blinds installed on the Remo Beach Club beach tell the beautiful story of the ancient and elegant flavor of Versilia and give the beach with their movement marked by the sea breeze a unique charm the ability to offer a service that can meet every need make Remo Beach Club a magical space where to live the summer at the Fort The Remo Beach Club Restaurant follows the valuable line of using the best ingredients to offer a cuisine composed of surprising flavors that mix excellence and Mediterranean taste and where there is no shortage of delicious spaghetti with clams and traditional seafood dishes where classic or more innovative drinks can be enjoyed while the notes of summer hits play in the background It is also an ideal space for private and corporate events We recommend taking the A12 freeway towards Genoa if you are coming from the south and towards Livorno if you are coming from the north Follow directions to the Grand Hotel Imperiale*****L which is two kilometers away from the tollbooth The nearest airports are Galileo Galilei in Pisa (only 45 kilometers away-about 30 minutes by car) and Amerigo Vespucci in Florence (100 kilometers away-about 60 minutes by car) Forte Dei Marmi-Querceta-Seravezza station is 6 kilometers from the Grand Hotel Imperiale GRAND HOTEL IMPERIALEVia Mazzini, 20 (Forte Dei Marmi, LU)info@grandhotelimperiale.itph. +39 0584 78271grandhotelimperiale.it SARZANA: Corona, Illuzzi, Rubio, Ortiz, De Rinaldis, Borsi, Manrique, Mattugini, Tognacca. All. Party. FORTE DEI MARMI: Gnata, Ambrosio F., Ipinazar F., Ipinazar P., Torner, Borgo, Rossi, Cacciaguerra, Giovannelli, Ciupi. All. De Gerone. Goalscorers: 20'08“, 19'43“ and 18'01“ Ambrosio F., 17'10“ Ipinazar P., 2'58“ Torner; 22'50 Ambrosio F., 16'50“ Torner, 16“ Illuzzi. And the sports director Antonio Agostini is also very happy. "A success signed by Mirko De Gerone - he specifies -, which launches us into another semifinal, as has been the case since 2011. We are proud of the team". Saturday the appointment is at the Forte for game 1 against Lodi, winner against Valdagno, of Gigio Bresciani. Retail The brand is hosting a series of exclusive VIP activations celebrating the store opening as well as the launch of a summer collection By Zach James for Luxury Daily News Service Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is uplifting a new boutique with a takeover of the surrounding area Share your thoughts. Click here The light of the sun bathes the landscape in a soft carrying a hint of the weekend's impending heat I’m handed the keys to my car for the weekend A masterpiece of Italian automotive design blending classic elegance with modern performance aerodynamic lines and sculpted curves exude sophistication It’s about now that I realise I may be in at the deep end; I’ve found myself on Ferrari's woman’s only tour It's only the third time the tour has ever taken place taking place in the fairytale location of Forte dei Marmi Since this exquisite Ferrari is mine only for the weekend and this switch engages ‘wet mode’ if it rains though I'm praying I won't need this in late May in Italy Rosso Corsa isn't merely a colour; it's a symbol of passion and precision engineering As we leave the cars for a tour of the new boutique and factory I'm introduced to the women who will share this experience with me I can't help but feel a touch underdressed and awed by the Ferrari-owning glitterati surrounding me the sophisticated drivers I’m accompanying are already well-versed in the nuances of the cars Satisfied with a bite at Ristorante Cavallino The group is split into three and the first to go are the speed-hungry Amongst the earliest drivers are those with fully custom cars with engines made road-worthy enough to tear around the streets as you would a track hoping for a more relaxing cruise down to the coast Driving through the hills of Tuscany on the third women's only tour winding through mountainous terrain — it feels like a dream where I embody power and elegance albeit with a touch of overwhelming exhilaration I feel the immersive energy of the Ferrari consumes me a reality check: this may feel like the quietest mountainous road in Italy It dawns on me that I may be a little too focused on the thrill I feel a tinge of apprehension — could I be in trouble as I leisurely sip on a Coke and admire the breathtaking view the true might of the Ferrari becomes evident strategically stationed to witness the spectacle of 25 Ferraris that blitz past them on the ascent I grasp the respect this car effortlessly commands Molly takes in the long white sand beaches and marble mountains passing through the mountains and turning heads in quaint villages a former tiny fisherman community nestled between white marble mountains and expansive white sand beaches I relinquish the wheel to another driver and take the passenger seat It's not long before I realise I very much prefer being in the driver's seat; heights aren't exactly my forte Our journey takes us to the renowned Fiammetta marble factory though the much-anticipated exploration of marble caves is derailed by unseasonable late-May rain with the sun breaking through the clouds of Le Spezia I chat with the other drivers on the tour and realise the true reason this women’s only Ferrari tour is so important and special these tours allow women who love to drive the space to enjoy the thrill in a glamorous and I’m told we're all driving just as fast as the men do The final night of the tour brings with it the chance to party alongside the other drivers and we head to the glamorous Twigga Club to dance the night away Among the names that have helped make Forte dei Marmi not only an exclusive maritime location but also a destination with a strong gastronomic streak today the Vaiani&Vaiani group has five addresses in town including the Bistrot driven by a desire to open a sign meant to be “lively” from morning until dinner A place where local raw material is interpreted in different concepts: from the venue that offers the most traditional interpretation of seafood cuisine to the street food ideal for a quick break to the delicatessen where you can buy ready-made products at the fish counter where you can choose your catch (arriving daily from the Viareggio fish market and the dense network of local fishermen) get advice on recipes and cooking times of ingredients or even have your selected fish prepared and cooked according to your tastes “Pesce Baracca is a place studied in every detail with an open kitchen where fresh pasta and pastry products are made,” says Andrea Mattei executive chef and supervisor of the Vaiani family's restaurants the Pietrasanta chef returned to his homeland in 2018 after working alongside masters such as Alain Ducasse and the late Angelo Paracucchi “I started as a commis at the Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi before returning here in 2003 and receiving my first Michelin star an experience I was lucky enough to repeat at Borgo San Pietro when I received the recognition from the Guide one year after my arrival," Andrea says Andrea Mattei has been working in synergy with the Vaiani for six years now being able to count on a project that has taken a quantum leap thanks also to the purchase of a farm in Lucca we have a hospitality side with ad hoc catering services and in addition we can count on a processing laboratory where we prepare the lines for the different restaurants such as tomato purees or fruit compotes,” reveals the chef can also rely on the trustworthiness of the cooks within the team “Erjon Leshi is the chef of Pesce Baracca and has been working with the Vaiani family for 25 years now chef of Pesce Terrazza for the past 5 years." But what is the difference between the two restaurants “At Pesce Baracca the proposal is more informal on the menu you can still find the family's historical dishes a recipe invented by Piero Vaiani in 1964 At Pesce Terrazza, on the other hand, the culinary philosophy focuses on aperitifs and sharing dishes, cocktails and tapas, with excellent quality raw material. These include Coda Nera smoked salmon from Mosaic Food Experience the line designed for gourmet dining by La Nef a Marche-based company founded in 1989 by Giordano Palazzo I'd call it a tapas bar with a creative and fashionable outlet,” says Andrea Mattei interprets Blacktail salmon with different preparations: from the Welcome Montaditos with herb cream cheese marinated onion to the version with sour cream lemon compote and chives to the Tartare with avocado hummus “These are all ingredients designed to make you feel every nuance of flavor of Coda Nera,” clarifies the chef who of the Mosaico Food Experience line also extols the qualities of Le Grand Blanc wild cod that meets modern consumption requirements so it is already desalted and easy and quick to prepare “I created a recipe where the cod is cooked in tempura cut into bite-sized pieces and rested on top of a chutney made with tomatoes from our garden." Cut the cod into cubes about 3 cm on each side chili pepper and basil in extra virgin oil stew for 7 to 8 minutes over a gentle heat douse with vinegar and cook for about 15 min For aioli sauce: blanch garlic cloves 3 times in water add sunflower seed oil in a drizzle and whisk like a mayonnaise For the tempura: mix the two flours and add the sparkling water Toss the codfish in the well-chilled tempura and cook in the hot seed oil Place the chutney on the bottom of the plate add the cod bites and finish with the aioli sauce Thesite of Pesce Baracca- The site of Pesce Terrazza Do you want to discover the latest news and recipes of the most renowned chefs and restaurants in the world La nostra società utilizza inoltre cookie funzionali per registrare informazioni sulle scelte dell’utente e per consentire una personalizzazione del Sito; ad esempio Questi cookie possono essere installati dalla nostra società o da Terze parti In caso di disabilitazione di questi cookie la qualità e l’esperienza di navigazione potrebbe non essere soddisfacente Questi cookie sono installati da social media per consentire la condivisione dei contenuti del presente Sito Essi sono in grado di monitorare la navigazione compiuta anche in altri siti e creano un profilo dell’utente sulla base dei suoi interessi Ciò potrebbe avere un impatto sul contenuto e messaggi visualizzati sugli altri siti visitati non sarà possibile utilizzare o visualizzare questi strumenti di condivisione per l’installazione e l’uso di tali cookie occorre il consenso dell’utente Per maggiori informazioni consulta la pagna cookies policy owner of the famous Michelin-starred Lorenzo restaurant in Forte dei Marmi is one of the figures who helped turn this resort into an international gastronomic icon His adventure in catering began in his homeland but it was in 1981 that he landed in Forte dei Marmi launching a project that would redefine culinary excellence in the area Today his daughter Chiara carries on the restaurant's history with experience and passion We publish the interview conducted for Firenze made in Tuscany Summer in 2017 Let's start with a bit of amarcord: the opening date of your restaurant from a well-known trattoria to a restaurant recognised by all the guides as one of the best every evening for me is an emotion that is renewed Your first dinner at your place: what dish should you try There have always been dishes on the menu that we call historic such as the bavette on fish and the nature of baby squid in the oven which I research and choose every day with maniacal attention Which today has the taste of the forbidden The Versilia that my great-uncle Lorenzo Viani - one of the most dazzling expressions of 20th-century Italy - portrayed is an unprecedented Versilia: a sea that grants and takes away Viani paints faces that express the tragic fate of those condemned to wait In one of his pages - from Il nano e la statua nera (The Dwarf and the Black Statue) - we read: ‘The distant docks are thick with trees on which the flagpoles cross each other in sign of grief; on the carabots If the weather and the sea permit on the Gombo my boat where I eat my catch of the day with the rezzaglio or the muscles gathered on the rocks in front of the San Rossore estate A view that tells of the ancient soul of these places The profile of the sandy shore with its typical dunes the scent of the undergrowth and the pine forest and - to paraphrase D'Annunzio - ‘on one side to the east A new restaurant will be opening at the Twiga Monte-Carlo Three months ago, the Italian press announced the Twiga takeover by LMDV Capital. The acquisition of the brand launched by Flavio Briatore is now official. The deal includes four venues: Twiga Forte dei Marmi, Twiga Monte Carlo, Twiga Baia Beniamin and the Billionaire restaurant in Porto Cervo, which will be renamed Twiga next season. According to Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, Chairman of LMDV Capital, the deal represents an investment of €50 million. LMDV Capital is aiming to strengthen its luxury restaurant business in Italy and the Principality through its subsidiary Triple Sea Food. Development projects are planned in Forte dei Marmi, Monte Carlo and Porto Cervo, including opening a new Vesta restaurant in Monaco. Flavio Briatore, who is letting go of Twig to focus on his Formula 1 projects said on his Instagram account: “Twiga has been an icon of luxury entertainment and one of our group’s most prestigious brands the time has come to entrust it to an entity capable of enhancing its future with an ambitious and structured vision,” said Flavio Briatore on his Instagram account “LMDV Hospitality has the potential to take Twiga to a new level respecting its DNA while paving the way for new growth opportunities I wish Leonardo Maria and the Triple Sea Food team every success for the future.” he added said in a statement to Il Corriere della Serra: “Having built a solid identity with Triple Sea Food we are now accelerating on our path as we take Twiga on board…” “This transaction is not just an acquisition entertainment and lifestyle merge to create iconic destinations that set trends and attract an international audience…”  There is still a somewhat retro air among the traditional gazebos of the Forte dei Marmi ‘bagni’ or beach resorts The colors of the beach huts alternate one behind the other in a game of imperceptible contrasts white linen dresses flutter at the water’s edge waiting for an aperitif at sunset you can almost feel that slow-flowing seaside life That scent of spaghetti with clams that you look forward to all year round the distant chatter in the shade from the first rays of the sun Modernity has also arrived here but has not erased the vintage charm of the villas overlooking the sea where a seaside holiday becomes an enchanting story to remember and tell Always a favourite destination for great poets such as Montale Alpemare Beach Club is a magical place where la dolcevita has never waned Thanks to the Bocelli family who completely renovated the old “bathing establishment” transforming it into a relaxing oasis for its customers a combination of innovation and total respect for tradition but also discretion and attention to the customer’s needs are the core values at Alpemare The restaurant is at the complete disposal of guests and offers a simple but not obvious biodynamic cuisine that includes refined creative combinations that appeal to all 5 senses Maitó Beach Club From the long experience of the Maitó restaurant protagonist of the Versilia scene since the roaring 1960s comes the refined hospitality of the Maitó Beach Club one of the novelties of the summer in Forte dei Marmi The majestic power of the Maitò 1960 comes from the merger of the Maitò restaurant the Maitò beach and the former Orsa Maggiore bathing establishment which allowed for the creation of a 300-square-metre swimming pool with extra-luxury facilities hydromassage areas and a beautiful corner bar sipping a cocktail in the sun and experiencing dreamlike emotions in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere 1 heated saltwater pool and the opportunity to enjoy many water sports Augustus Beach Club is a glamorous oasis with typical fortemarmine tents set up with every comfort to make your days on the beach even more enjoyable offers an à la carte menu with specialties borne of the area's typical biodiversity for a culinary experience to be discovered every day Bambaissa organizes private dinners under tents by the sea Bagno PieroFrom the Agnelli to the Barilla families Bagno Piero has been hosting the big names in Italian industry and beyond since the 1930s where there are still wooden beach huts with terracotta tile roofs giving Versilia back that romantic and even slightly retro atmosphere that characterized the holidays of times past The ideal location for lunch with the scent of clams and a holiday to be enjoyed in the shade of the seafront canopies that still flutter the Remo Beach Club is the place to experience the beauty of the sea and the rhythm of Fortemarmina summer events The traditional green roller blinds tell the beautiful story of the ancient and elegant flavor of Versilia Behind the large tents that tell the story of summer traditional wooden cabins welcome guests to a space equipped with every comfort spaces for relaxation and a service that can meet every need make Remo Beach Club a magical space where to experience summer at the Fort Bagno SilvioA veritable institution in Versilia Bagno Silvio has been run by the Dazzi family for over five generations It was 1919 and the capital of Versilia nightlife was becoming a holiday destination for several noble families such as that of Cavaliere Alfredo Susini who had bought a seafront villa with a small adjoining beach Pietro Dazzi had been entrusted with maintenance of the garden Pietro suggested to the owner that it could be taken care of by his son Silvio until the Cavaliere offered it under management to Silvio It is the ideal place to enjoy Versilia’s most authentic flavours including the famous Silvio’s anchovies and linguine with scampi and lime Bagno GildaWe are in the realm of Riccardo Di Giovanni owner of the historic and elegant Bagno Gilda A charming establishment that has always made its history and love for its customers its stylistic features A veranda awaits you 80 metres from the sea where you can taste the most delicious Versilia and seafood specialities opening times: 12/15 for lunch; 19/22 for dinner Bagno AlcioneOne of the longest-established names of the coast relaxation and elegance are the watchwords Bagno Alcione has modernized and refined its services which serves not only the freshest classic seafood dishes is another of the many and varied services on offer which include plenty of entertainment for children Despite the new features and more innovative structure renovations have always managed to preserve the vintage charm given by the gazebos that have always been a feature of this beach club Bagno Santa Maria Bagno Santa Maria was bought by the Pinzauti family who fell in love with this little gem that has remained unchanged over the years The new owners have renovated it without changing its more traditional soul Bagno Santa Maria preserves the Forte dei Marmi-style of the early 60s with the traditional green wooden cabins and tamarisks that protect the interior lounges from the wind A beach where guests’ peace and privacy are paramount and a restaurant that offers simple but refined dishes for a lunch overlooking the sea where spaghetti with clams is always on the menu carefree atmosphere where summer is to be enjoyed to the fullest after almost a century of history it continues to charm Italian and foreign tourists with increasingly innovative services Modernity and tradition blend on the wide golden beach guarantee a holiday dedicated to relaxation and privacy and set of beach towels for a holiday where no comfort is spared The restaurant has an enchanting terrace overlooking the sea where the colors of the tables and chairs reflect the blue of the sea Among the restaurant’s specialties are spaghetti with clams Bagno America came into being in the Seventies It is located to the east of Forte dei Marmi the most famous part of the town where over time well to do Italian and foreign families have built their villas including intellectuals and members of the jet set come together in Forte dei Marmi with its particular lifestyle Paolo and his wife Marcella built Bagno America now managed by their daughter Veronica and her husband Cristiano elegance and simplicity and a constant endeavour to put guests at ease in a family environment Among the services offered are a sailing school for children and teenagers excursions in a private boat with skipper to explore the myriad inlets of the Ligurian coast and hikes in the Apuan Alps with a mountain guide The awarding of cult dishes at La Capannina in Forte dei Marmi The gourmet show at the Capannina proclaiming the Piatto Forte 2023 starts on 2 July with the presentation of the dishes and ends with the award ceremony on 9 July From 28 to 30 May The Circolo del Tennis Firenze 1898 hosts the second edition of the competition 18 awards from our region: the whole list province by province On one side the sharp white profile of the Apuan Alps in front the calm mirror of the sea and the immaculate cabanas all around the string of villas among the pines and the countryside fading into the distance You can even glimpse the silhouette of Elba Island set against a spur of Liguria from the top floor of the Principe Hotel in Forte dei Marmi An everyday experience that Valentino Cassanelli among the most convincing talents of the young guard has elected as the theme of his creativity Cassanelli had already gotten us accustomed he engraves the paradox of being here and elsewhere on the tightrope of a trajectory that has no boundaries It is known: language is all the more poetic But the horizon is by definition how much it blurs: that vagueness that in Italian (and only in Italian) stands for grace with the material effects that come with it: Lux Lucis the dining service and kitchen fit together to the millimeter so much so that it would be almost impossible to imagine Cassanelli's dishes without the glass chosen for the purpose by Sokol Ndreko The professional symbiosis between the two is becoming increasingly accomplished and is now expanding to include new figures who formerly worked for the legendary Merlo di Camaiore The menu is called “Versilia in Movimento,” because the local ingredients are contaminated there with spices Then there are several routes: Vegetalmente where vegetables are interpreted in a brackish key to convey the gustatory stamp of the house; Litorale with seafood dishes; and Orizzonti on the road where otherness is not consumed by getting on and off a plane but approached patiently as the matter slowly moves but the advice is not to miss pairing at 75 Orizzonti is structured in a sequence of moments And the impression is that of an increasingly confident and elegant young maturity allowing us to work with freedom of means and thought We are no longer the ones who do weird things in Forte: when they want something different they will find the comfortable aspect and care for the area around lack of time and staff could lead to straighter tastes Horizon is etymologically that which limits And here is the oxymoron of a “Alba di Mezzogiorno,” (Midday Sunrise) that is a cacciucco raviolo with lots of mullet and a mullet filet in sashimi Ndreko pours a 1983 Schwaab-Adams Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Mosel Riesling buffering the vegetal freshness with the softness of residual sugar "Ricordo futuro" or “Future Remembrance” is instead a signature of the house: the coffee mackerel with snail panna cotta slightly revised in the preparation of the fish but marinated and then roasted on the skin with the addition of a little pulp in the panna cotta to bind The pairing is a dazzling Poiré pear cider from Bordelet loaded with aromaticity and sweetness but only on the nose with the bubbly finishing to mop up the fattiness of the blue fish Because a menu that explores horizons calls for a range of provenances and types “Litorale” is called the cooked and raw royal langoustine another typical ingredient for example of "cecina" cypress for the balsamic of the early hinterland and tomato wafers for the slight acidity and heat of summer The identity of Versilia in a most elegant bite then marks the transition to the first courses These are tamarind mezze maniche with typical murici alla marinara "For years we have been trying to contrast the sweetness of the starches with the acidity of the cooking liquid which makes the pasta itself taste twofold The garnish is murici alla marinara with garlic sauce and an emulsion of livers and scraps in tamarind broth." The black fish the pelagic fish is prepared “Mediterranean style,” that is marinated in miso with the addition of elderberries The side dishes are seasonal vegetables in their simplicity: marinated cucumber This is followed by “Rurale,” Cinta Senese piglet with mango agresto and wild boar peposo "It tells the story of the roughness of the Tuscan hinterland in the product and in the mention of peposo an ancient recipe varied with a part wild boar base then stored and emulsified with ripe mango pulp." “Salmastro” is a dish composed of Garfagnana spelt cooked in reduced beef broth and miso whipped with Parmigiano and topped in contrast with a raw mantis shrimp seasoned with lemon oil and Sansho pepper saltiness of land and sea: the stamp of my cooking.” And here it's the turn of Testa di Luppolo beer countered by the savoriness of the cicadas while the citrusy bounce of lemon and creaminess works whose sweetness is contrasted by a roasted sea anemone onion “Genoese” sauce plus Mediterranean herb green sauce and 'nduja oil for spiciness and animal fat "Breeze", served on a spoon made from local marble lemon sea water air and sea herbs and caviar Before "Notte marina", Angiolini's faux chocolate rocks with Volterra salt and basil for a post-summer grilling beach sensation The pairing is a drink inspired by the classic chocolate-rhum combination but he recalled a Jamaican rum that was distinctly reminiscent of banana leaf so I thought of adding a liquid that would make the distillate more versatile and fluid in drinking The sweet extraction takes place at controlled temperatures developing notes of cooked chestnut and conceptually of marron glacé but also structure of the distillate to cleanse." Closes the small of “Siamo alla frutta,” (litteraly "we are at the fruit" meaning at the end of the meal or game) a fruit salad of anti-waste processing including quinoa and pineapple chips Ristorante Lux Lucis | Principe Forte dei Marmi BLG sells stake in the Peninsula and Galataport Istanbul to Dogus Group Turkish private equity firm BLG Capital has sold its stake in the five-star 177-room Peninsula Istanbul as part of the Galataport Istanbul development in Turkey The transaction values Galataport at $2.2 billion The hotel is located in the Karaköy district of Istanbul just a 10-minute walk from the Galataport Istanbul mixed-use development on the Bosphorus waterfront the Peninsula received the One To Watch Award in September this year ahead of The World's 50 Best Hotels awards 2024 BLG is presently eyeing new deals across Italy and in Milan as it aims to distance itself from the high interest rate environment of Turkey Dalata acquires Radisson Blu Dublin Airport from Emerald Investment Irish hotel owner operator Dalata Hotel Group has entered an agreement to acquire the four-star the property is held on a ground lease with 107 years remaining The deal is due to close in the first half of 2025 with Dalata planning to rebrand the hotel as a Clayton Hotel The property was extensively refurbished in 2019 and holds two substantial planning approvals which Dalata views as promising for future development opportunities though its operating licence is set to expire in January 2026 Emaar acquires Grand Hotel Imperiale Forte Dei Marmi in Italy UAE-based real estate company Emaar Properties has acquired the five-star 46-room Grand Hotel Imperiale Forte Dei Marmi from Russian Luxury Hotel Development Group for €40 million (€869,600 per room) The hotel is situated a short walk from the beach in the northern Tuscany seaside town of Forte Dei Marmi owns and manages 37 hotels under various brands Armani Hotels and Rove Hotels (JV with Meraas) Iremis acquires Pullman Newa Hotel in Dresden from Covivio Luxembourg-based real estate investment manager Iremis has acquired the four-star a subsidiary of French real estate investor Covivio The hotel is situated in Dresden’s Old Town just a five-minute walk from the central train station The property will undergo substantial renovations and be operated under a long-term lease by Barceló Hotel Group initially under Barcelo’s Occidental brand and then under the Barceló Hotels & Resort brand once the renovation is completed Iremis carried out this transaction on behalf of its Iremis Hotel Real Estate Fund I SCPI Novaxia Neo acquires Amedia Hotel in Dresden the French investment vehicle of real estate investor Novaxia Investissement 103-room Amedia Hotel Dresden Elbpromenade in Dresden The property is leased to HR Group under a long-term lease of at least 15 years and the sale reportedly represents an initial yield of 7.6% The hotel recently underwent renovation and is located in the west of Dresden ActivumSG and GHIG acquire Ibis and Adagio London Sutton Point together with American real estate investment firm Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) mixed-use asset which includes the three-star 99-room Ibis London Sutton Point and the four-star 59-room Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point in London which is adjacent to the Sutton train station some 20 kms south of the centre of London the non-hospitality components of the scheme were sold through a series of back-to-back transactions The retained hospitality assets were financed with a senior loan from Leumi UK This is ActivumSG’s first hospitality-related investment in the UK Landsec acquires Premier Inn Manchester Salford Media City from Peel Group UK-based REIT Landsec has acquired the three-star 218-room Premier Inn Manchester Salford Media City hotel in Manchester The hotel is part of an £83 million deal that includes the remaining 25% interest in MediaCity Landsec acquired a 75% stake in the scheme for £426.5 million mixed-use development that houses major companies such as BBC North and Kellogg's just a ten-minute walk from the Quays and close to Old Trafford The acquisition reportedly involves a cash payment of £22 million and the assumption of £61 million in secured debt Warimpex exits Russia with sale of Airportcity Plaza St Austrian real estate developer Warimpex Finanz- und Beteiligungs AG has sold AIRPORTCITY in St a multifunctional building and land reserves AIRPORTCITY is a business centre situated adjacent to St This transaction marks Warimpex’s exit from Russia driven by the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the company now plans to pursue projects in Poland and Germany Alchemy Step Hotel Group acquires Gresham Belson Hotel Brussels Frankfurt-based hotel investment company Alchemy Step Hotel Group (ASHG) a joint venture between British private equity firm Alchemy Special Opportunities LLP and German owner-operator Step Partners GmbH 142-room Gresham Belson Hotel Brussels in Belgium The hotel is situated between Brussels’ city centre and airport The property will undergo major refurbishment with rebranding as a Tribute Portfolio hotel planned for the fourth quarter of 2025 ASHG’s portfolio now comprises 14 hotels with over 1,800 rooms across Belgium and Germany Investment charity acquires Liverpool Premier Inn from Aprirose An investment charity has acquired the three-star 165-room Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Moorfields) hotel in Liverpool from UK real estate investment firm Aprirose which is subject to a very long-term lease to Premier Inn is situated in central Liverpool close to the Moorfields and Lime Street stations Aprirose’s portfolio includes properties in London and last year it acquired a 50% stake in Z Hotels Corum acquires TRIBE Milan Malpensa in Italy from ForumInvest French institutional investor CORUM Asset Management has acquired the newly-built 240-room TRIBE Milan Malpensa in Italy from Dutch developer ForumInvest The four-star hotel opened in February 2024 and is situated adjacent to the international terminal of Milan Malpensa Airport Italy’s second busiest airport after Rome Fiumicino The full-service hotel features a rooftop bar and a swimming pool The property is fully leased to Italian Amapa Group for an initial 30-year term ForumInvest is also currently building a five-star ultra-luxury hotel with 102 rooms by Lake Como LFPI acquires Le Yachtman hotel in La Rochelle together with a group of private investors French chef Jacques Le Divellec owned and operated the property for several decades The hotel is situated in the historic centre of La Rochelle just a five-minute walk from the Old Port on the Atlantic coastline and a two-hour drive from Bordeaux The property will undergo refurbishment to expand from 46 to 51 rooms LFPI’s subsidiary LFPI Hôtels Gestion is set to operate Le Yachtman after reopening Santareim Partners acquires Hôtel Comté de Nice in France French hospitality investor Santareim Partners has acquired the three-star 32-room Hôtel Comté de Nice in Beaulieu-sur-Mer The hotel is located just a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean coast and is a 25-minute drive from Nice The hotel is expected to temporarily close for renovations The works will involve redeveloping the common areas whilst also modernising the rooms and converting two large studios on the ground floor into four separate hotel units This is Santareim Partner’s first acquisition The group targets three-star assets with high value-add potential and is aiming to create a portfolio of roughly 12 assets within the next three years Aspire Hotel Group acquires AcarA Penthouse Hotel in Oldenburg German hotel developer and operator Aspire Hotel Group has acquired the three-star 62-room AcarA das Penthouse Hotel in Oldenburg The hotel is situated in central Oldenburg a 10-minute walk from the main train station The property is set to undergo refurbishment and a rebranding to Wyndham’s Trademark Collection has expanded its portfolio to 11 hotels across the DACH region with this latest acquisition Big party at Forte dei Marmi's Club Sandwich Mania with a Dinner & Drinks Music Party at Augustus Beach Club's Bambaissa accompanied by the performance of DJ Enzo Sarcinelli More than 200 guests attended the Forte dei Marmi event sipping Perrier Jouet champagne and Antinori wines N25 Caviar with vodka and bergamot ice cream and a tasting of gourmet panettone and Fiore 1827 peach and apricot summer panettone Evento Club Sandwich Mania - Agnese GoffrediNatalia Souza Serena MorandiniTiziano and Nita LeraClub Sandwich Mania Forte dei Marmi Flavia MercataliErica and Stefano GiovanniniIlaria Mugnaini This summer in Florence and throughout Tuscany has been filled with bands August also promises to be full of must-see shows and festivals let's find out which ones and where together Nestled in the heart of the Dolce Vita fortemarmina for lovers of live music the reference point is Villa Bertelli the greatest artists of the Italian scene perform live in front of the general public for the Villa Bertelli Live review Second appointment to mark in your agenda is the one with all the energy of Emma Fresh from the success of the Sanremo Festival the very young Alfa lands in Versilia on Sunday Pooh are ready to return by popular demand with Pooh - Friends X Always Summer 2024 on Wednesday Antonello Venditti and the big live project Notte prima degli esami 1984-2024 40th anniversary arrives Tuesday A moving tribute to Fabrizio de Andrè on Wednesday We conclude this rich summer of music at Villa Bertelli with Gigi D'Alessio's summer tour on Thursday We move to Torre del Lago to celebrate the Maestro 100 years after his death the Puccini Festival in its 70th edition presents a playbill tracing the artistic parabola of Giacomo Puccini It features seven Puccini titles scheduled through Sept 45 FESTIVAL DELLA VERSILIANA (MARINA DI PIETRASANTA) From the overwhelming comedy of the very young talents of the stage such as Jonathan Canini and Filippo Caccamo to the profound reflections on gender violence by criminologist Roberta Bruzzone to those on linguistic intelligence by Paolo Borzacchiello to the great concert with 200 musicians on stage for Camina Burana and Bolero and the recital concert in homage to Mina by Silvia Mezzanotte The playbill of the 45th La Versiliana Festival signed by Massimo Martini artistic consultant of the Versiliana who for the Foundation takes care of the programming of the shows returns again to unveil itself with a 'wide and polychrome array of new anticipations on the events that will make up the program of almost 50 shows on stage for this summer season FESTIVAL MONT’ALFONSO SOTTO LE STELLE (GARFAGNANA) On the festival stage Antonello Venditti (Aug FESTA DEL CINEMA DI MARE (CASTIGLIONE DELLA PESCAIA) the Sea Film Festival - Mauro Mancini Prize/Guido Parigi Award returns to Castiglione della Pescaia Directing it for the fourth year in a row is Tuscan director and screenwriter Giovanni Veronesi a native of Prato with Castiglione della Pescaia in his heart who in 2021 took the baton from its creator and founder Corriere della Sera critic Claudio Carabba 6 with Giorgio Panariello and Marco Masini; Aug Tony Boy + Diss Gacha + Slings + Nerissima Serpe + Papa V; Aug 18 one of the most acclaimed musicals of the year images and monologues by Roberto Vecchioni; the kermesse will end on Aug In the picturesque setting of Castello Pasquini concerts by artists among the most beloved by Italian audiences return The calendar of events includes the following guests: August 3 Alfa 30 is with Giorgio Panariello and Marco Masini once again together on stage with Panariello vs Masini-Il Ritorno the biggest Cartoon Live Experience in Italy a fun party of TV theme songs and cartoons from the 2000s to sing and dance Pokémon 7 another fun and colorful evening I want to go back to the 1990s Antonello Venditti takes the stage on Friday with Notte prima degli esami 1984-2024 40th anniversary the unfailing appointment with Paolo Crepet The 2024 edition of BargaJazz takes place from July 21 to August 24 in various locations around the country and also in other picturesque places in the villages of Garfagnana and the Serchio Valley The event began in 1986 as an arrangement and composition competition for jazz orchestras quickly coming to the attention of lovers of the genre The festival promptly endowed itself with its own orchestra with the purpose of disseminating the compositions proposed by the candidates in the competition Among the names on the bill: The Swingers Orchestra with Emilio Soana Gianluigi Trovesi; Six Friends for Bicio with Marcello Tonolo Serravalle Park hosts concerts by Marlene Kuntz (Aug 4 in Prato's Piazza Duomo come CCCP - Fedeli alla Linea (Aug The Tuscan writer and his strong bond with Forte dei Marmi Restaurants and places not to miss in the little Athens of Tuscany all the names to mark in your diary for a summer in music Restaurants not to be missed and shopping addresses for an unforgettable holiday in Versilia's coolest town exhibitions and concerts to mark your calendar From July 10 to the end of August a rich program of events with music festivals and events not to be missed in Florence and Tuscany The most beautiful open-air artworks and installations in Florence and beyond small wooden houses and fantastic elf villages are ready to return to Tuscany's most beautiful squares Let's discover together all the must-see markets to experience the magic of Christmas at its best characterizes the entire edition of “Arezzo City of Christmas 2024,” where art and craftsmanship are the common thread of the many events that mark the wait for Christmas and accompany until the beginning of the new year starting with the evocative path of installations and light projections that will offer an unusual and exciting reading of architecture and historic buildings Among the novelties is the setting up of the Lawn which will be transformed into the Forest of Emotions will host Christmas in the Fortress: the marvelous architectural spaces will be dressed in magic to host Santa's House (attraction scheduled until Dec 24) and the Elf Village (attraction scheduled until Jan the Christmas Markets organized by Confcommercio Arezzo return and the unique atmosphere of the Tyrolean Village with its huts of taste and typical handicrafts is breathed in the Christmas Fair returns with a beloved Christmas market 2025 in Lucca's Piazza Napoleone we find Lucca Magical Christmas A warm and enveloping atmosphere enriched by guided tours and concerts as well as many attractions for the little ones a village/market set up in typical wooden cottages enlivened by shows and entertainment with live performances animations and the possibility of an unmissable appointment with Santa Claus to personally deliver the letter of gifts Also not to be missed is the Historic Nativity Scene at the Baroque church of Santa Maria Nera (Dec the medieval Fortress of Montepulciano will host Santa's Castle Visitors will be able to find out where Santa Claus lives with his elves where they can meet the master of the house and then mail their letters in the fairy contraption it will be possible to take a ride on docile ponies or enjoy a wide range of street food with sweet and savory specialties Via San Donato and adjacent streets there will be a Christmas market The historic center comes alive with light installations with the big Christmas tree serving as the centerpiece for the delight of young and old alike Matteotti Square becomes a real winter park a Ferris wheel to admire the city from above and a tourist train for a special ride into the heart of the festivities In Piazza della Vittoria and Piazza Farinata degli Uberti where you can stroll among stands full of gastronomic products and typical crafts Also back is the House of Superheroines & Superheroes dedicated to the little ones and their fantasies Christmas parades enrich the atmosphere with performances and music Pistoia is transformed into the City of Christmas with lights and decorations adorning monuments and squares in the historic center The centerpiece of the village is Santa's House set up in the frescoed halls of the Municipal Palace send their little letter in the post office or deliver it directly already present in the first edition and confirmed San Casciano and San Piero a Sieve have been added A zingarata to pay homage to the great Ugo Tognazzi 100 years after his birth After the winter closure reopens the most photographed symbol of the Val d'Orcia all the variants of the delicious cake typical of Carnival and Father's Day Discovering e-mobility in the city's most prestigious dealerships we invite you to try this itinerary among the best luxury outlets and company shops near Florence Guide to the best sweet treats our region has to offer FORTE DEI MARMI: Gnata, Ipinazar F., Torner, Ambrosio F., Ipinazar P., Borgo, Rossi, Chereches, Ambrosio F., Ciupi. All. De Gerone. SARZANA: Corona, Borsi, Ortiz, De Rinaldis, Illuzzi, Manrique, Mattugini, Tognacca, Angeletti. Coach: Festa. Referees: Galoppi-Giangregorio. Goalscorers: 21'07“ pt Ambrosio F., 18'01“ Ipinazar P., 11'22“ and 6'46“ Torner; 22'39“ st Borgo, 16'40“ Ambrosio F., 11'20“ Borgo. The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response a dreamy destination just a two-hour flight away After landing in Pisa and picking up our hire car we couldn’t miss out on paying a quick visit to the famous Leaning Tower before setting off to the coast Any grumbles about our 6am flight were soon forgotten as we managed to nab a parking spot in the city centre just a two-minute walk from this busy tourist attraction We captured the iconic “holding up the tower” picture (of course) and grabbed a quick bite to eat in the square before the crowds flooded in We then set off to our accommodation, the trendy La Serena hotel in Forte dei Marmi a 40-minute drive from Pisa – and a place that was to take us by complete surprise As you drive into this Tuscan coastal town you’re instantly blown away by the stunning views: mountains to one side a long beachfront to the other and a bustling It was like we had stepped into a VIP village; lined with rows of exclusive beach clubs One of the highlights of La Serena is the huge range of sculptures and artwork inside; it really is an interior design lover’s heaven These are created by various artists in residence and sometimes you can even see them in action From the impressive wine cellar to modern seating areas and gingham umbrellas there isn’t one area that doesn’t have an artistic flare The hotel’s stylish vibes continue in the decadent bar and restaurant boasting exquisite dishes with an irresistible cocktail menu to match Heading out from La Serena to the beach for a sunset stroll one evening we noticed the cycle path that runs the whole way along the beachfront; now it became clear that the rows of colourful bikes outside the hotel weren’t just for show we hired a couple of electric bikes (if you’ve never had a go on one of these before they’re a total game-changer) and it was one of the highlights They were especially handy for getting into the town centre There’s a big choice of beautiful beach clubs to lounge around in, each with stylish sunbathing decks and luxe restaurants. We booked lunch at Gilda one day (the best and the chic décor and fresh seafood were divine It’s essential to book in advance to get a reservation here A local market comes to Forte dei Marmi every Wednesday and Saturday and this isn’t just any market – think high-quality Italian linens and leathers at affordable prices The clothing was impeccable and we bagged a few goodies It’s certainly a contrast from the surrounding high-end designer shops along with a few more affordable boutiques means there’s something to satisfy any shopper’s budget You can’t come to Italy and not ask the locals to recommend the best pizza joint and on their recommendation we took a 15-minute drive to Pizzeria Pizzarda in the neighbouring town and you can see the pizzas being made in front of you The locals weren’t wrong; the homemade sauces and dough were on a different level resulting in the tastiest pizzas we’d ever tried the little-known beach town favoured by the Italian elite Likened to the Côte d’Azur, come and rub shoulders with the Italian elite in Forte dei Marmi I arrive at the Italian resort of Forte dei Marmi just as the beach clubs are unpacking their sunbeds to position on immaculately raked sands In late April it’s still a little chilly in the morning, but by lunchtime I’m settling down in a deckchair to order a Campari spritz at sun-dappled Alpemare the beach club belonging to legendary Italian tenor as this is the most sought-after of Forte dei Marmi’s bagnos where the rich and famous mingle over seafood lunches Today, though, I have the restored 1920s bathing gem, with turquoise-blue changing huts and elegant cabanas and the invitation from the friendly waiter is to “fai con calma (take it easy)” READ MORE: Get away from the tourists in Italy Although tourism began here in the late 1800s it was the likes of Sophia Loren who put the resort on the map Once Luciano Visconti and Giorgio Armani snapped up villas here but there have been some notable foreign interlopers among them Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy whose cream villa circled with cypress trees sits in Vittoria Apuana I’m staying at hotel La Serena which has recently enjoyed a major refurbishment It is a breath of fresh air among Forte’s extravagantly priced and a garden and pool shaded by soaring umbrella pines The abundance of artworks (two towering sculptural figures, recently acquired from the Venice Biennial, are a talking point), and an elegant bar and restaurant but there’s nothing pretentious about the place Informality in practice includes the gratis lunch (think hot seafood salad and focaccia) left out for guests to tuck into and the complimentary green bicycles (both electric and push variety) “Let us know if you need anything,” I’m reminded frequently. I’m not sure what else would make my stay more complete as my garden suite is vast, with a ‘60s inspired designer leather bed, and a Carrera marble bathroom with views of the mountains it was chiselled from On my private terrace, I sit amid pots of wisteria, sipping a local Eco di Mare white wine and enjoying the view over rooftops to the ocean There’s no doubt that I’m living the dolce vita Eighty beach clubs line Forte’s wide sandy beach from those that offer old-world charm such as Augustus to more budget-friendly places such as Bagno Sacro Cuore The retro signage of each plays a huge part in Forte’s cultural heritage with the oldest dating to the 1930s (don’t miss those of Camilla By electric bike is the nicest way to reach the neighbouring resort of Viareggio (a 30km round trip) although it’s now a little tired in places the liberty-style architecture (Italy’s answer to Art Nouveau) is joyous Among the most beautiful is Bagno Martinelli with its bulbous cupola and decorative plaster work and Gran Caffe Margherita (where composer Puccini liked to hang out) for its colourful domes and oriental design Back in Forte I take a leisurely passeggiata (slow where arbored trees etch marble-paved piazzas lined with cafes and the boutiques of Italian design giants I happen across the studio of artisan clog-maker crammed with made-to-measure wooden foot moulds is where you’ll find clothes (a great buy are the cotton sweaters from local brand lunch on well-stuffed focaccia (try the Pastrami with pickles) at All’ Antico Vinaio It’s not until you gaze back on the town from the end of this 275m jetty that Forte’s full beauty unfolds set as it is against the majestic Apuan alps The cities of Lucca, Pisa, and Florence are all within an easy train journey, as is the Unesco World Heritage Site of Cinque Terre – a string of five coastal towns but during quieter months a car is preferable where I zig-zag from the top of town and the pretty belltower through narrow alleyways to the harbour where rocks are splashed by crystal-clear blue water Five kilometres from Forte is the pine-scented hill town of Pietrasanta famed for its galleries and public artworks The first you’ll see is Colombian artist Botero’s immense bronze warrior sculpture it’s Rachel Lee Hovnanian’s giant Poor Teddy in Repose that takes centre stage coming to work with marble quarried from the nearby Carrera mines Botero’s frescoes - Porta del Paradiso (Gate of Heaven) are extraordinary (look for Mother Teresa and Hitler among his trademark rotund figures) Back beachside in Forte, at family-owned Ristorante Gilda I tuck into a delicious seafood fritto misto saving room for Grandma’s dessert (aged 70 you’ll find her in the kitchen making her trademark torta della nonna) the toast of salute is to the joys of travelling out of season when the weather is pleasant and no need to suck in my stomach (thankfully the supermodels in Gucci bikinis are yet to arrive) Fly from Auckland to Rome with Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines or Emirates with one stopover or take the train in three hours and 50 minutes (fastest service) Doubles at La Serena from $452 on a B&B basis. The property is open from April until the end of October. laserenahotel.it italia.it/en Prada Spring/Summer 2025 Womenswear campaign: Carey Mulligan Acts Like Prada 9th July 2023 – Prada Group announced the reopening of Caffè Principe in Forte dei Marmi a project that focuses on promoting the local region and the Italian traditions This operation marks the continuation of the Group's commitment to the high-end pastry sector which began 9 years ago with the acquisition of Marchesi 1824 carried out in collaboration with Florentine architect Michele Bonan focused on meticulous research that made it possible to develop furnishings reminiscent of the originals which date back to the 1950s Prada Group intends to revive an historic place of outstanding Italian heritage as it represents a symbol of gastronomy and hospitality in the local area TrendingSouth FloridaANew restaurant Forte Dei Marmi to open in Myles Chefetz’s and Nelson Fox’s building is opening in Miami Beach’s South-of-Fifth neighborhood this week in the space formerly occupied by the shuttered Cavalli Miami Celebrity restaurateur Myles Chefetz of Prime 112 and Prime Italian Mediterranean Revival building at 150 Ocean Drive Fox told The Real Deal he purchased the property 15 years ago and Chefetz bought out his former partners eight years ago the site had previously housed DeVito’s and Joia The two-story, 5,875-square-foot building, built in 1938, was recently renovated by architect Chad Oppenheim with gardens designed by Enzo Enea and interiors by Milan-based designer Henry Timi Fox said the tenants spent nearly $5 million on the renovations Forte Dei Marmi is owned by Tatiana and Riccardo Silva a spokesperson for the restaurant told TRD Riccardo Silva is a major shareholder and president of MP & Silva a London-based global television rights distribution firm one of the most prominent and historic families in the Italian chemical industry MP & Silva has offices in Miami and New York and Riccardo Silva has been splitting his time since then between Miami and London Silva had been the co-owner of Cavalli Miami and bought out his partners to open Forte Dei Marmi which is the name of a beachfront town outside Milan that is like the Hamptons of Milan SIGN UPSilva’s other businesses include MP Milan agencies that manage celebrities and models He is also the president and co-owner of the Miami FC Miami’s professional soccer team and is among the owners of Flamengo Forte Dei Marmi’s kitchen will be headed by Michelin-starred chef Antonio Mellino and his son Raffaele Mellino The 120-seat restaurant on the ground floor will serve Italian cuisine home-made pastas and wild-caught seafood and fish The second floor will house the “arts club” and lounge Chefetz told TRD that Forte Dei Marmi is not competitive with Prime Italian “It’s more refined Northern Italian,” he said The restaurant represents Mellino’s first operation in the United States He is also the chef behind the Quattro Passi restaurant on Italy’s Amalfi Coast Chefetz has lived in the South-of-Fifth neighborhood since 1994, first buying at South Pointe Towers. In May 2013, he sold his penthouse at Ocean House to leveraged buyout king Marc Leder for $15 million he bought a $7.9 million unit at the Continuum He also signed a contract for a $3 million townhouse at the under-construction Three Hundred Collins and owns a home on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach The restaurateur has launched a slew of restaurants in South-of-Fifth in addition to Prime 112 and Prime Italian Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.