Capo Sant'Andrea, Elba, Italy

Capo Sant’Andrea on Elba: a small island in an island A narrow and tortuous road descends towards the sea, with a few houses surrounded by thriving and unspoilt nature... In Capo Sant’Andrea, the chestnut trees sweep right down almost to the coastline, a sign of the perfect combination of sea and mountains. This should not be surprising, as the area is located right at the feet of the highest mountains on Elba: Monte Capanne, Monte Cote and Monte...

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Plage de Piémanson, France

Mingle with flamingos, Camargue horses and nudists. With the Atlantic Ocean to its west, the Mediterranean to its south and the English Channel up north, France has no  shortage of picturesque beaches. For sheer scale, gloriously unspoilt wilderness and nude bathing, however, Plage de Piémanson ranks among the finest. Part of Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue, this obscure beach has tawny sand that stretches forever. Clear Mediterranean...

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Venice Beach, California, United States

Venice Beach California is located in the western part of Los Angeles. It has gained fame because of its colorful boardwalks, bohemian residential areas and stunning beaches and canals. Tobacco mogul Abbot Kinney founded it in the year 1905. His goal was to create a resort town that would resemble Venice Italy. He seems to have succeeded. Today, Venice Beach California is often referred to as The Venice of America. Abbot Kinney...

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