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Why living by the sea is great for your health

Buying a home close to the beach is the secret of happiness

Two wooden lounge chairs under a white umbrella on a sandy beach, facing a calm sea with a clear blue sky.

Walking barefoot on the sand, breathing deeply, admiring the speechless panorama of the infinity: do you know anything more magical than the sea?

Scientists have been saying this for some time, but we don’t need official confirmation to know the benefits of the sea on our body and mind. Indeed, we have all experienced this power, even simply during a summer holiday.

Benefits of living by the sea: less stress, more well-being

The British University of Devon proved that living about 800 meters from the beach or a cliff improve the mental health, thus removing anxiety and depression. Furthermore, according to American research, the proximity of the sea would extend life by 12%.

In fact, those who live a few steps from the beach do more sport, spend a lot of time outdoors breathing clean air, reduce stress levels, enjoy mild temperatures. Moreover, the sound of waves relieves the overloaded brain, as well as sea air - rich in mineral salts such as iodine, potassium, magnesium and calcium - improves sleep quality and helps those suffering from respiratory diseases. In addition, salt water relieves muscle pain and ... keeps thoughts away.

Surrounded by the beauty of nature, many get inspired and start expressing themself through painting or writing. After all, is there a more romantic place than the sea to enjoy the sunrise and sunset?

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Buying a holiday home in the unspoiled Tuscany Maremma

Buying a house by the sea can represent your shelter from city stress, or the place to move to start a new life, as well as an excellent real estate investment. For this reason, Tuscany is one of the most loved locations in the world.

Far from the mass tourism of other Tuscan art cities, the province of Grosseto - also known as Maremma - enjoys one of the most beautiful and unspoiled Italian coasts. Every year awarded with Blue Flags and Sails - from the exclusive area of Monte Argentario to the Gulf of Follonica - this location offers many beaches and bays where spending wonderful sunny days. Charming seaside villages - such as Porto Santo Stefano and Castiglione della Pescaia - are one-of-a-kind places offering several amenities: high-quality restaurants, supermarkets, shops, boutiques, tennis courts, golf clubs, water sports courses. The biggest Maremma city, Grosseto, is less than 15 km from the sea and has a private airport.

If you are looking for a Premium property such as a villa with a private beach, a panoramic flat or a farmhouse between countryside and sea, rely on Engel & Völkers Castiglione della Pescaia - Argentario to find your Italian dream house to rent and for sale in the beautiful Tuscany Maremma.

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