Forte dei marmi - is it like this
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Forte dei marmi - is it like this
I came across this link as someone asked about going there at Easter for a football tournament. Is it really like this? I've often thought that money coming into an area may not always be a good thing for those that don't have a personal fortune of their own. Could we all get priced out of our homes in Italy.
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
Steve I think you may find that article an 'inflated' opinion of the area or complete bollix, which ever you choose. That area does have some very nice, lavish properties but there are lots of empty villas and Holiday homes especially out of season. Also the type of lavish settings aledgedly said to be a favourite with our Russian friends would probably be out of our price range, unless your property is in the €1 -5 million range.
We regularly go there and TBH have never come across little Moscow, most of the people there seem to be Italian or British.
Yet another sloppy Journo piece I fear.
We regularly go there and TBH have never come across little Moscow, most of the people there seem to be Italian or British.
Yet another sloppy Journo piece I fear.
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
It was more the impact of having wealth in the area. London is probably a very good example of the impact wealth in an area can become costly for everyone living there. I could see the same happening anywhere to be honest.
As to the people having to visit there, I've told them it's out of season, so likely very different in terms of weather and accommodation etc... Although I have to say, compared to here the weather looks superb there for that time of year.
As to the people having to visit there, I've told them it's out of season, so likely very different in terms of weather and accommodation etc... Although I have to say, compared to here the weather looks superb there for that time of year.
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Steve, I tend to agree with Flip and the article is an obvious exaggeration. And whenever We are at Bagni di Lucca we go to Forte dei Marmi once or even twice a week. Yes, there are some Russians and Ukrainians, but they are not the majority of foreigners. You can hear a large variety of languages spoken. There are a couple of expensive restaurants and hotels, but we have paid similar prices in other Italian cities.mYes, there are luxury boutiques, but also a market with some very nice things at quite reasonable prices. We always go to a lovely coffee shop which is full of Italians who obviously reside in the area. Property prices on the Versilia are substantially higher than inland and it has always been the case. Forte dei Marmi is a good place to visit, so don't allow this silly article to put you off.
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Thanks Gala, I don't think it will put us off as we likely will not get to go... However the people concerned will most definitely be going, so it's nice to hear something good about the place and I'm sure they will enjoy it.
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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I largely agree with Gala and, like her, thoroughly enjoy the market there (huge and circular!).
However some English friends, who have had an apartment there for many years, now refer to FdM as 'Moscow on Sea'.
However some English friends, who have had an apartment there for many years, now refer to FdM as 'Moscow on Sea'.
ghiro- Moderator
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
I think that there are not as many Russian millionaires around as a couple of years ago. A sign of the times, perhaps.....
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
Only because Putin has put them in jail and nicked their money!
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Yes, he needed money to pay for his new mansion in Marbella Putin's new mansion
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Typical Spanish to allow such a person...
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Oh... I didn't know that the British or Italians had banned Putin from their territories.... Green with envy, Steve? :D:
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Gala Placidia wrote:Oh... I didn't know that the British or Italians had banned Putin from their territories.... Green with envy, Steve? :D:
They are not very successful, but do try to keep these criminal elements out... Obviously the Spanish will take anyone as they need the money - dirty or not!
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
Perhaps the reason why some of these people love to come to the south of Spain is not only because of the climate, but also because of its proximity to Gibraltar (I do think that it is still a British territory or protectorate) where they are given all the facilities o launder their money... Touché?
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Southern Spain, UK criminals, we seem to use it as a new Australia and Gibraltar is just the over spill...
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
Yes, Steve. We love your freshly laundered money. It really smells much better after the treatment.
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Gala Placidia wrote:Yes, Steve. We love your freshly laundered money. It really smells much better after the treatment.
Ah I see "we"... Your lot may have a nice load of new money soon - peseta Or could it be the ruble....
stevegwmonkseaton- Elder
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Re: Forte dei marmi - is it like this
Steve, sorry, but you are becoming boring and repetitive by this hijacking of the thread. We were discussing Forte dei Marmi, a lovely seaside town in Tuscany. A humorous comment about where the Russian money that used to be around the area is gone can be fun, but the rest is becoming unnecessary. Sorry again, but end of the thread for me. :D:D
Gala Placidia- Moderator
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Come on Gala, it was my post to start with...But I guess you have been getting a bit stick recently, so I'll forgive you
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