How does one choose between the Forte Dei Marmi hotels in Italy. On one hand you have the perfect stream line of white sandy beach to find a great hotel where you can just wonder out in your flip flops and bikini and take in the sun. On the other hand you have the fascinating historical and cultural history to be rediscovered in the charming villages that are nestled above the city in the Apuan Alps. What a perfect combinations of mountain and sea. They built this city to work Pwell with the natural environment and views. The buildings are not to crammed together and not to tall to block the mountain view.
The sea side of the city offers wonderful day adventures. There are many boat standing by waiting to take visitors out to some of the near by ports and islands like Cinque Terra, Portofino, Capralia Islands and Elba Island. Portofino is a beautiful green port and is the host of the largest flower collection in the Mediterranean. This of course bring many birds to the area as well. If you go snorkeling from here you have a chance to see the whole range of Tyrrenic Sea plants and fish. This area is a perfect blend of natural and human contribution.
The Apuan Alps are very majestic. It is known for its precious marbles and building stones. It has many little villages and old mills. The mountain side has a mesmerizing view of the Tyrrhenian Sea below. Climbing is a major sport for the mountains here. There are 750 km of hiking trails with lots of history to explore. The oldest hut still around dates back to around 1902. The Grotta del Vento which means cave of the wind is a wonderful natural structure to see. They have found nearly 200 caves in the whole range. The peaks are really quite rough terrain. If your not up to the big hike, then you can head up the historical road called Via Vandelli. It was built by the abbot Domenico Vandelli between 1738 and 1751.