Bagno Bruno embodies the Italian attitude to life by the sea and Forte dei Marmi from its most beautiful side. The small beach club and restaurant, characterised by unmissable Caribbean colours, sits directly on the beach; a local institution since 1951 and a meeting place for sun-kissed locals and famous names alike, all set to the tune of crispy squid and freshly caught lobster.

Within the grounds of Villa Roma Imperiale, Tennis Roma is one of Forte dei Marmi's most iconic clubs (and among the oldest in Italy). Recently renovated under new owners Constanza and Marco, Tennis Roma still has the glamorous feel of a Bond set and the warmth of Italian hospitality. The gloobles travel team can help arrange an instructor or reserve a court for a quiet match under the trees. 

We can't get enough of this cosy family hotel set amongst sprawling, verdant gardens. It's just a short walk away from the long sandy beach of Forte dei Marmi. Ideal location? We think so.

Ristorante Lorenzo is the grand dame of Forte dei Marmi dining – white-tableclothed elegance and polished service set the tone for an evening of quiet glamour. The plating is exquisite, the flavours are impeccable – crudo so fresh it tastes of the Tyrrhenian, pastas dressed simply but perfectly, and a cellar stacked with Tuscan vintages that locals guard like secrets. The crowd is as polished as the plates: elegant, sun-kissed regulars and a scattering of international names who slip in without fanfare. There are no theatrics, just flawless cooking, a room that glows in candlelight, and a sense that everyone present is exactly where they want to be.