We had a fabulous holiday in Castro Marina! Even though it was midnight when we arrived, we received a very warm welcome from Cristina and her son who showed us around their beautiful, well equipped, modern apartment and advised us on the local amenities. The rooftop terrace, with its stunning views across the marina and out to sea, was a great place for sun bathing and playing cards, and the balcony, practically positioned by the kitchen, provided a perfect shaded seating area for eating, reading or having a drink. The apartment is literally a few steps away from the lively sea front where there’s a variety of bars and restaurants. As a family with three boys, aged between 20 and 13, who enjoy jumping off rocks and swimming in the sea, messing about on pedalos, eating pizza and seafood, going to bars and listening to live music, Cristina’s apartment was an ideal base for exploring the heel of Italy.