Castles, Caves & Ruins
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Amongst a labyrinth of cave Homes carved into a steep hillside in Italy, we find Sextiento Le Grotto della Civita. here, these cave dwellings are historically preserved and artfully converted into a luxurious hotel.
Malta, a tiny island country with its riveting legends and history, complete with its extraordinary mixture of world influences; is an enigmatic and endearing place. It doesn’t take long to see why Odysseus struggled to find the will to sail away from its rocky shores.
Dubrovnik is one of those “all in one” destinations where culture, history and pure recreation exist a short walk from one another. A walled medieval city, rising from a rocky promontory above the sparkling waves of the Adriatic, it’s no mystery why Dubrovnik is the filming location for so many cinematic scenes.
On an island off the coast of Portugal a stone fort juts sharply above the aquamarine waters of a hidden cove. A thin walkway links the fort to an island, spanning a harrowing drop over the waves below. This secret hideaway is Grand Berlenga Island, a 20 minute boat excursion from the bustling surf mecca of Peniche.
Anatolia is a destination unlike any other. In Cappadocia volcanic rock forms were long ago adapted into cave homes by Anatolia’s ancient inhabitants. The strange tower like rock formations, turned habitation, are so enchanting that they have been dubbed “fairy chimneys”.
Quinta da Regaleira is one of the finest and most diverting of Sintra’s famous historic chateaus. The gardens of Quinta da Regaleira are, in a word, enchanting. Here, greens seem brighter, huge boulders form the shape of sleeping trolls and dark crevices open into grottos where paths lead through and over lurid green pools.
Sardinia is full of surprises, from stunning aqua coastline, pristine beaches and dramatic sea caves to medieval castles, and mysterious ruins left by an ancient people. Sardinia is one Italy’s favorite summer playgrounds.
For near a thousand years Castelnau des Fieumarcon has commanded its stunning vantage point above the rolling hills of Gascony. Now weddings and events utilize this incredible medieval fortress as an unforgettable backdrop.