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Il Convento by Philip Bloom

A beautiful video shot by the legendary filmaker Philip Bloom showing the magic of the 60-acre estate of Il Convento, with the house perched on a hill in Umbria overlooking Lake Trasimeno and surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

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Coast of Argentario

The beautiful unspoilt and rugged south west coastline of Monte Argentario from Le Cannelle towards Porto Ercole with the islands of Giglio and Giannutri in the distance. The look-out towers Torre delle Cannelle and Torre Ciana stud the coastline and are a constant reminder of more belligerent times in the 16th century when the Spanish gained control of the area and strove to consolidate their trading position in the Mediterranean. At Porto Ercole, one of the two main towns on Argentario, the fortresses of La Rocca, Filippo, Santa Carolina and Stella dominate the hillside above the perfect little natural harbour. Now that Porto Ercole is a place more associated with pleasure, good food, boats and relaxation the profusion of these fortifications rather takes one by surprise but adds another interesting angle to this incredibly picturesque little port.

Villa Cala Grande

Surrounded by its extensive (approx. 20 hectares) mature terraced gardens and hillside of Mediterranean maquis with beautiful sea views, the Cala Grande estate is a wonderful venue for two to three families. There are two main residences, which must be taken together, stand some 100 metres apart and in total they sleep up to 12 people.

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