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On the foothills of the Apuan Alps, from which Michelangelo quarried his white marble, Castelnuovo Magra is a charming town that overlooks the plains of ancient Luni towards the Mediterranean and the Cinque Terre. The plains are now more developed, and the people of Luni have long been conquered by the Romans, but the remains of their ancient city have been found and excavated, and the carvings of their warriors, sporting an increasing number of spears as the Roman aggression became more pronounced, can be seen in the museum of Pontremoli. Luna Rossa is a little house tucked away on the side of a hill, looking out towards the sea. The owner's own house is higher up but not overlooking Luna Rossa and in between there is a small pool, flanked by a kitchen and sitting room. The pool is shared with the owenrs, but is rarely used by them. The owner is a keen windsurfer and spends most lunch times out on the water. He is also willing to coach beginners and can also find an excellent sailing teacher for those who would prefer to learn to sail, and a very good fisherman for Mediterranean fishing trips. The more lazy amongst may prefer to simply go out on his motorboat and find the hidden coves of the Cinque Terre.
Accommodation
One enters into the living/dining area, with a well equipped kitchen in the far left corner. To the right there are a shower room and a double bedroom. A spiral staircase leads to a mezzanine floor and a double bed, but headspace is low and this is more suited to teenagers or passing friends. The front of the house has a covered pergola running for the whole length, giving an excellent outside space for sitting with a glass of wine looking down at the plains. A path to the left of the house leads up to the pool, a small, bean shaped pool with a building housing a kitchen and dining area available for guests' use.
Around Luna rossa
The area around Castlenuovo has a myriad hidden treasures: the active amongst us can swim, windsurf, sail and fish on the sea; or walk, cycle, climb and hike in the mountains behind, which reach up to 1750 metres above sea level. For the more relaxed, Sarzana, on the plain, took over Luni's bishopric during the middle-ages and has wonderful churches and a historic core to its sprawling appearance. The little towns on the coast road from Bocca di Magra to Lerici have wonderful fish restaurants, amongst which is Ciccio's outstanding establishment in bocca di magra itself. Genova is about an hour away, and the ancient centre and waterfront are fascinating to visit. Pisa is also around an hour away.
Prices
Prices are in British Pounds Sterling or Euro per property per week. Dollar prices shown are indicative only and will vary with the exchange rate.
| Low season | 2nd Jan - 2nd Apr / 17th Apr - 7th May / 2nd Oct - 17th Dec | £756.00 / €794.00 Approx US $1140.00 |
| Mid season | 3rd Apr - 16th Apr / 8th May - 25th Jun / 28th Aug - 1st Oct / 18th Dec - 24th Dec / 25th Dec - 31st Dec | £910.00 / €956.00 Approx US $1373.00 |
| High season | 26th Jun - 27th Aug | £1022.00 / €1074.00 Approx US $1542.00 |
* This property rents at Mid Season prices for Christmas, New Year and Easter.
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