26 Jul 2023
We enjoyed this day immensely. Our guide, Giuseppe, did everything he could to make the day fun for us. He allowed us to craft the day just how we wanted it to be - we stopped for breakfast by the lake, then enjoyed the castle tour (not crowded and fun for kids especially; they have preserved the kitchen area and left enough items in there that my daughter was able to play house, which she loved, and my son was in awe of the armory). Then, Giuseppe showed us three beaches and let us pick which one we wanted to spend the afternoon at - we chose the uncrowded Monkey’s Beach, which had beautiful black volcanic sand, clear warm water perfect for playing and swimming, and a small stand where we easily rented an umbrella and chairs. This was a highlight of the trip, thank you Giuseppe!