Essential Italy

We know car choice is important for the enjoyment of your holiday, our supplier – Maggiore Car Rental – will guarantee the following:

• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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We do not book flights, we leave it to you to choose the best departure point and flight times to suit your party. We have compiled a list of airlines flying to those regions in which we offer accommodation.

Flights are from the UK, if you are travelling from elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will recommend an airline flying from your departure point. If you are unsure which airport in Italy is closest to your accommodation, please call us on 01223 460100 or email

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Casa Max Porto Rafael

Fantastic apartment set in the heart of Porto Rafael just a few minutes walk from all the amenties (bar, supermarket, newsagent and beach). This summer home is a real find for Essential Sardinia and we know that it will be a great destination for all its guests. The apartment sits on the end of a row of four and has the advantage of being on the first floor thus ensuring peace, great views plus its own little private patio.

The entrance steps lead up on to the terrace where you may find you pass quite a lot of your time either dining al-fresco or just enjoying the magnificent views across the bay whilst enjoying one of the excellent local wines! The lounge/dining area complete with fireplace is prettily furnished in light colours and an ideal place to retire to should you wish to avoid the midday sun. An open plan kitchenette is equipped with full sized oven, gas hob and fridge/freezer making cooking a fun pastime as you can keep your eye on the view whilst stirring the pasta. A double bedroom (again with view) and ensuite bathroom (with bath) lead off the lounge area and a further twin bedroom and second bathroom (with shower) are positioned at the back of the property.

Casa Max is highly recommended for families, friends or simply couples as the value for money is just excellent and if this happens to be your first visit to this little bit of paradise, you may well find that you will want to return again, and again (as do many of our happy guests).

New in Puglia for 2012

Helen & Sarah have just returned from a very fruitful trip to Puglia...

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