The Belle Blog
  • Home
  • Belle travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Belle Beauty
  • Viva España
  • Afternoon teas around the world
  • Food around the world
  • About me
  • Shop my Insta

Santa Margherita, Italy

7/23/2018

0 Comments

 
Next up on our Italian road trip is Santa Margherita Ligure. Its is that wonderfully old-fashioned kind of Riviera resort. More laid pack than the glittering Portofino... But it still sparkles 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We stayed at the Imperial palace hotel. It may have been the shutters and flower boxes that sold me 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Its the kind of place that makes your feel like your in a movie from the 50's. Decedent, glamorous and timeless
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Said to be one of the most beautiful property's on the riviera, its hard to argue with the incredibly ornate details and murano glass chandeliers. The beautiful belle époque styling had me at hello.
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We set of to discover a new town. 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Making our way through the geranium line bridge down to the private beach 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Dress, similar here  
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Row upon row of majestic pink riviera architecture lines the promenade, a real feast for the eyes.
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Santa Margherita has those sleepy seaside vibes down, with the loveliest touch of glamour. Its a killer combination.
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
And we were lucky enough to see it in some magically stormy weather. There's something so romantic about a warm day broken by a thunderstorm

Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We decided to make our way back to the hotel, order up some room service and watch the storm roll in. 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
​Naturally I  continued in my usual pasta fashion...
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
With views across Santa Margherita, id argue these were the best seats in Town.
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We always try and squeeze in as many Towns, restaurants and events as possible on our trips that sometimes its so nice to just take it a little easier and enjoy the moment.
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We ordered the most delicious chocolate cake, a massive pot of coffee and watched santa Margherita life go by. 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We watched the sky change from greys to the prettiest purples and all the shimmering lights of the town flickering over the riviera. 
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
Discovering the sleepy but glamorous Rivera town of Santa Margherita and the Imperial place hotel by The Belle Blog
We said goodnight to Santa Margherita, with the loveliest memory's 

Xoxo
Belle  

For more from the Italian riviera see here and here 
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    A travel, beauty and lifestyle blog with the occasional afternoon tea by Angelina Belle


    Categories

    All
    Afternoon Tea
    Beauty
    Celebrations
    Christmas
    Coffee-love
    Coffee-love
    Easter
    Food Around The World
    Halloween
    Hen-party-inspiration
    Home
    Hotels
    Lifestyle
    Reviews
    Spa
    Travel
    U.K
    Viva Espania
    Wedding

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    September 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016




    Intellifluence Trusted Blogger

















    This website uses marketing and tracking technologies. Opting out of this will opt you out of all cookies, except for those needed to run the website. Note that some products may not work as well without tracking cookies.

    Opt Out of Cookies

    RSS Feed

Home


​angelina@thebelleblog.com

Copyright © 2020  The Belle Blog - All Rights Reserved.

  • Home
  • Belle travel
  • Lifestyle
  • Belle Beauty
  • Viva España
  • Afternoon teas around the world
  • Food around the world
  • About me
  • Shop my Insta