Such a fabulous private and magical location in the pines above Santa Caterina. It was less than 5 minutes to walk to all the little restaurants, bars and beaches. We really enjoyed people watching and drinking our apperitivos each evening in the bars … there’s also a snazzy little beach bar where they have a dj each evening. Such a buzzy little place… we loved it!!! The little beaches were packed in August, so we found our space on the rocks. The village of Santa Maria el Bagno was also lovely … pleasant 20 minute walk away. I really liked looking at all the amazing art nouveau pallazzos dotted about the area. It was also very easy(30 mins) walk through the lovely pine forest to the gorgeous beach at Porto Selvaggio. Take the path that starts behind the tower at the northern end of the town. It was very crowded in August, so it felt like such luxury entering the gate and going through the grounds to this house.