07 July 2025
Forte dei Marmi is synonymous with a luxurious summer: elegant establishments, high-fashion boutiques, historic hotels and gourmet restaurants. But those looking for a new idea of exclusivity more discreet, more authentic, less crowded can go further.
Here are five seaside destinations to discover, where luxury meets the essence of the place.
1. Maratea – The pearl of Lucania on the Tyrrhenian Sea
A village carved into the rock, a crystalline sea and 30 km of coastline between coves, caves and breathtaking views. Maratea is a discreet jewel, far from mass tourism, where charm is experienced in an intimate way: in a villa suspended over the gulf or among the terraces of hotels that dominate the blue.
2. Capalbio ndash; Chic and wild
Uncontaminated nature, golden beaches and centuries-old pine forests: Capalbio is the buen retiro of the Roman and Milanese cultural bourgeoisie. People come here to slow down, to read Pasolini under an umbrella, to dine with a view of the dunes. Authentic elegance, without ostentation.
3. Noto Marina ndash; Baroque and transparent water
Noto is famous for its baroque historic center, but few know that just a few minutes' drive away are some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily. Noto Marina, Eloro, Vendicari: free or equipped beaches, hidden restaurants, and that suspended atmosphere that only the South can offer.
4. Porto Ercole ndash; The gem of Argentario
More intimate Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole enchants with its narrow streets, Spanish forts and coves reachable only by boat. A refined microcosm, where summer moves slowly between art, nature and terraces overlooking the sea. Ideal for those seeking privacy and style.
5. Peschici ndash; Authentic and refined Puglia
Gargano remains one of the less frequented areas of tourist Puglia, and Peschici is its most fascinating face: white houses overlooking the sea, trabucchi transformed into restaurants, boutiques hidden among stone alleys. The perfect place to experience the essence of the Mediterranean, without sacrificing comfort.
There is a different summer, far from stereotypes. A summer made of details, silences, places to discover and beauty to be experienced slowly. For those who know that true luxury is not; getting noticed, but carefully choosing where to feel truly good.
