Hotel Raffaelli Villa Angela — Hotel in Unione dei comuni della Versilia

The Tuscan seaside town of Forte dei Marmi has been a regular summer destination for well-to-do Italian families for decades. My grandmother, my mother, my husband and I, our three kids...we all return year after year. And the best place to stay by far is the Villa Angela--a charming, friendly, and very convenient pensione two blocks from the sea. Beautiful gardens, a calm, green environment for morning breakfast and post-beach aperitivi, not to mention an evening cafe' and chat. The beach offers a unique amenity: a large swimming pool at the bagno, perfect for days when the sea is a bit off, but one wants to remain on the beach, lounging under umbrellas and "tende" (for large groups)in orderly rows, in front of an endless line of brightly colored cabine that are characteristic of Forte's beachfront. As you swim in the sea, look up at the backdrop of the Apuan Alps, often topped with snow. Also at the beach, or bagno, a wonderful lunch is served. Or you can opt to return to the hotel, where the dining room is excellent and serves lunch and dinner. After dinner, it is just a short stroll--or bike ride--into town--full of bars, restaurants, ice cream, elegant boutiques and elegant people, rides for kids, and a long fishing pier. There are huge open air markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, and special events throughout the year. Signorina Angela, Signora Donella, and staff will welcome you with open arms. They have also created a lovely bed-and-breakfast option for off-season months. The town and beach are quieter and still beautiful, perfect for long walks, relaxing meals, and drives into the mountains behind. One local site is the quarry that is the source of Tuscan marble. There are many other local delights to be discovered! Emily R., NY...

We wanted a family friendly Hotel as a base to visit my daughter, her Italian husband and our four-year-old granddaughter Newly refurbished room are a pleasure. It is very, very good value for money. Goof room service clean towels etc every day We overlooked the eating area which is outside undercover in a beautiful garden. It is cool and pleasant to sit in and there is a play area within view with toys bikes and prams and see saws and roundabout, so we could enjoy a long chatty dinner watching her play There have a different menu each day with choices for vegan etc. Very reasonably priced It is all delicious. Italians do cook good food and the restaurant staff were really good with the little girl and fun for us. In fact all the staff in the Hotel were extremely helpful. They have evening entertainment for children as well a good magician for instance and other things The Hotel is very close to the beach where there is a saltwater pool with good classes. On the beach we had a tent with sunbeds and chairs where we could all hang out by the sea, a long lovely sandy beach with lots of little shells. I love walking along the shore. We had great quality time with our daughter and family and we all felt a lot better for it. It was a great gift. Thank you...

We wanted a family friendly Hotel as a base to visit my daughter, her Italian husband and our four-year-old granddaughter Newly reburbished room are a pleasure.It is very, very good value for money. Goof room service clean towels etc every day|We overlooked the eating area which is outside undercover in a beautiful garden. It is cool and pleasant to sit in and there is a play area within view with toys bikes and prams and see saws ana roundabout, so we could enjoy a long chatty dinner watching her play There have a different menu each day with choices for vegan etc. Very reasonably priced It is all delicious. Italians do cook good food and the restaurant staff were really good with the little girl and fun for us. In fact all the staff in the Hotel were extremely helpful.|The Hotel is very close to the beach where there is a saltwater pool with good classes.On the beach we had a tent with sunbeds and chairs where we could all hang out by the sea, a long lovely sandy beach with lots of little shells. I love walking along the shore.|We had great quality time with our daughter and family and we all felt a lot better for it. It was a great gift. Thank you Rafaelli...