Alba Marina has in our opinion the best location of the residences in our programme. It is only 200 metres from the superb sandy bay of Caramontinu, part of the Pinarellu peninsula and only 5 minutes walk along the coast to the village of Pinarellu. This quiet little fishing village is transformed in summer with waterfront cafés and restaurants and bars playing music until the early hours. At lunch time and in the evening there is a great selection of places to eat at, with a choice of snacks to 3 course meals on the beach and in the village; you can also hire sun beds on the main stretch of the beach. Boat hire can be organised at the little port in high season with a wider selection of water sports only a short drive away.

The residence comprises of 6 two bedroom villas, 2 one bedroom villas and 2 studios all with sea views and amid lush gardens carefully tended by the owner Sebastian, who has cleverly created a sense of intimacy. The 12m x 7m fall away swimming pool is set apart from the villas next to the reception area and is an ideal spot for those sunbathing afternoons. The atmosphere at the residence is peaceful and quiet.

The village of St Lucie, only 3km away, provides everything you may require: a supermarket, pharmacy, Post Office, bakery and petrol station.

Porto Vecchio can be reached within 20 minutes for a wider selection of shops, supermarkets and the old town is worth a visit by day or evening to browse the streets or sample some local delicacies in one of the many restaurants.

The 1 bedroom mini-villas sleep up to 3. They have 1 double bedroom, a living room with sofa bed and an open plan kitchenette, plus terrace with barbecue and views over the bay. There is a shower room with hairdryer and WC.

• All mini-villas have a TV, a washing machine, iron and ironing board.
• Cots/highchairs available on request.