Villaggio La Fenice

A++++

The sea is fabulous, and the village is just 20 meters away from it. It's very quiet, with a small pool, a superb restaurant, and excellent staff. The rooms could do with some renovation and leave a bit to be desired. The entertainment is top notch, though the place is too isolated.

The best part is how close the sea is, just 100 steps away. We could see the umbrellas from our terrace, and our spot was the furthest one on the second floor. We usually picked up lunch and dinner, and the village restaurant is worth recommending. The mini market was always there to help, the bar in the center of the square stayed open, and the lifeguards were consistently available. The entertainment team were young and keen to get involved without being intrusive, and they helped make the holiday more relaxing. I stayed during the first week of August and hope to return, ideally for two weeks instead of one. The apartments are small and somewhat dated, and seem to have been arranged haphazardly. The beds in the living area are almost beside the kitchenette, so bunk beds would be more convenient. The double bed was two separate single beds, and the kitchenette could use an update.

This is a family-run seaside resort with reasonable courtesy and cleanliness that was almost adequate. The entertainment staff were the biggest letdown. Apart from one or two who were fine, the team was pitiful, with little skill or quality despite their efforts. There was often poor manners, especially from a certain Salvatore, who behaved like a playboy with young girls and criticized everyone rudely and without respect. They need to be more selective, not just professionally but especially in terms of character. As they say, saving money is never a gain.