Day trips from Castiglione della Pescaia

From Castiglione della Pescaia you can reach the sea, medieval villages, hot springs and islands in a day. These are the trips we recommend, grouped by distance.

Under half an hour

Punta Ala (15 km) with its marina and pine-backed beaches; Follonica (20 km) on its sandy gulf; Grosseto (25 minutes) with its cathedral and Medici Walls; and at sunset the Diaccia Botrona reserve, just outside town, to see the flamingos. Inland, the villages of Vetulonia, Buriano and Tirli.

About an hour

The Maremma Natural Park with trails from Alberese and the wild beach at Marina di Alberese; Talamone with its fortress above the sea; Massa Marittima with Piazza Garibaldi and the cathedral; Scarlino and Cala Violina; Orbetello with its lagoon and WWF reserve.

For a full day

The Saturnia hot springs with the free pools of the Cascate del Mulino (75 km, best to leave early); the tuff towns (Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano) with their Etruscan sunken roads; Capalbio with Niki de Saint Phalle's Tarot Garden; Monte Argentario with Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole.

By boat: Giglio and Giannutri

Ferries to Giglio Island and Giannutri leave from Porto Santo Stefano: turquoise waters, colourful villages and snorkelling. Alternatively, from Castiglione you can arrange private boat trips to Cala Violina and the islands. You'll find all the destinations on our Maremma page.

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