Serra Villa, Calvi
Surrounded by cypress and myrrh trees, this typically Mediterranean holiday home, Villa Serra, overlooks the citadel of Calvi in Haute-Corse.

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At just over two square kilometres, Monaco is wonderfully compact so where you stay is not necessarily the most important aspect of your holiday. Whether you are looking for a luxury city break, the full Monte-Carlo casino experience or a beach and spa holiday, you will find that Monaco caters for all with its vibrant centre, historic quarter and beach front resorts.
Surrounded by cypress and myrrh trees, this typically Mediterranean holiday home, Villa Serra, overlooks the citadel of Calvi in Haute-Corse.
This most luxurious building makes up the Southern tip of the Principality. It sits directly on the waterfront, with over 180 degrees of sea view.
Set on a high floor of an exclusive residence with 24h security situated walking distance to the beach, this fantastic 4 bedroom apartment provides renovated interiors and a panoramic sea view. Casino Square is 10 minutes away.
This apartment is close to the Casino Place, set in a prestigious building with pool, spa, fitness , 24h concierge and a room service.
Set on a promontory on the same cape as Monte-Carlo Beach, the Villa has a magnificent panoramic view of the Mediterranean, the Principality of Monaco and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Bay.
Charming one bedroom apartment located in the Condamine area close to all Port restaurants and shops, with views over Place D'Armes.
This bed and breakfast in the Grand Corniche has four lovely rooms and one suite with fantastic facilities.
Located at the entrance of the De La Revère park, this delightful bed and breakfast is full of charm.
This lovely guesthouse is run by Philippe and Marie-Josée and has a spectacular position overlooking the bay.
The Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel is a unique four-star luxury resort. The hotel is one of the largest in Europe with its 602 guest rooms, residences and suites, two restaurants, a bar and a new pool space on the roof which integrates a contemporary touch.
With urban elegance, chic interiors and just steps away from the casino, boutique shopping and the legendary F1 Grand Prix circuit, this hotel is a gem in the heart of Monaco.
The Columbus hotel's style is Riviera chic, where beautifully glamorous and barefoot elegance sit easily side by side. The service is graceful, genuinely friendly and always attentive. The feeling is cool, exclusive and laid back. An excellent choice.
Former 13th-century Cistercian monastery tastefully renovated offering 5 beautifully decorated en-suite rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
Overlooking the Mediterranean, the Hôtel Hermitage cultivates elegance at its highest level.
In 2004, the Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo was refurbished to keep it in tune with its time, but has kept all its spiritual qualities to uphold its concept of luxury.

The heart of the action
The middle section of Monaco encompasses La Condamine, the main marina Port Hercule and Monte-Carlo itself, home to the famous Casino and Cafe de Paris. This is where the majority of the luxury hotels are, along with the designer boutiques, fine restaurants and exclusive bars and nightclubs.

Old town and historic centre of the 'rock'
The western area of Monaco is known as Fontvieille and is the quietest area of Monaco. The football stadium is located here as well as Princess Grace Botanical Gardens. This is a good area for less expensive hotel accommodation as well as apartment rentals. Note that it is a fairly long and hilly walk into the main area of Monaco from here as you have to walk around the Port de Fontvieille and over the Rocher de Monaco, the rock of Monaco.

Beach clubs and beach resorts
As you go further to the east, it becomes quieter again; there are a couple of hotel options here including both the Monte-Carlo Bay Resort and Le Meridien Beach Plaza hotels. This area is also home to the only public beach in Moncao, Larvotto, in addition to a couple of private beach clubs.

Medieval villages, chateau hotels & rural retreats
There are several lovely options to stay in the area without paying the premium prices for Monaco itself. Up the coast towards Italy are the seaside towns of Roquebrune Cap Martin, with its mix of medieval hilltop village and beach holiday resort, and Menton, a picture perfect town just before the border. To the other side, on the west of Monaco lie Cap d'Ail, an elegant coastal area and Eze, one of the best examples of a preserved hilltop village in France. The train line runs through the coastal towns, making travel to Monaco very simple if you prefer not to drive.
Monte-Carlo is where the world’s richest people come to fritter lavish amounts of money - just look at the cars parked in Place du Casino to get an idea of the clientele.
La Condamine lies to the south-west of the principality covering the area of Port Hercule that is filled with luxury yachts, and is also the home of Monaco's business district.
The Rock of Monaco is a 62 metre tall promontory overlooking Monte-Carlo's port and the Mediterranean sea. It is also the oldest of Monaco's areas, where the Old Town is located.
La Turbie lies in the hills above Monaco and is a thriving medieval village with buildings dating back to Roman times.
A friendly seaside resort with a splash of old-school glamour, Cap d'Ail has several beaches ranging from fine sandy beaches with elegant restaurants, to remote and rocky coves.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin lies between Monaco and Menton, and like so many towns on this dizzyingly steep section of the Riviera, has distinct parts - in this case, three.
Take a look at our selection of places to stay in Hotels, charming B&Bs and Boutique Hotels to find your ideal spot.
Sailing along the coastline of Monaco and the French Riviera, feeling the sea breeze on your face while enjoying a chilled drink and exploring the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean – there is truly no better way to enjoy this region than on board a yacht.
While it's true that some of the spectacularly expensive towns that surround Monaco are a popular vacation destination for the super wealthy, don't let this put you off. There is more to this beautiful part of the coast then the glitz and glamour of Monaco itself.
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