Paradise In Tuscany - Il Pelicano, Porto Ercole, Italy

Il Pelicano in Porto Ercole, is a stylish and exclusive retreat with an outstanding restaurant and wine cellar and an equally profound and intimate bar. Surrounded by centuries old olive trees and situated above the Mediterranean Sea with a path that leads down to a heated salt water pool and beyond a sunbathing rock platform by the sea. Located on the coast in the Tuscany region, it is a perfect prelude to the hustle and bustle of Rome or Florence. The property was awarded the “Purple Lily” by Relais & Chateaux and exudes old Hollywood glamour filled with romantic history.

Porto Ercole has a wonderful buzz during the summer season when the long seaside promenade is filled with people strolling by the shops, cafes and restaurants next to the boats anchored in the harbour. Also, nearby you will find medieval villages like Orbetello, Cosa with ruins dating back to 3rd century B.C., and the town of Capalbio treating you to many wonderful little restaurants.