Castiglione della PescaiaAragonese Castle and old town
The historic village is dominated by the 12th-century castle, with alleys, walls and panoramic sea views. Lively Piazza Baccarini with cafΓ©s and shops.
What to do in Castiglione della Pescaia and the Maremma
The apartment is the ideal base to explore the Tuscan coast: award-winning beaches, nature reserves, historic villages and the islands of the Archipelago. Here are our tips.
Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve
One of the most important wetlands in Europe: herons, flamingos and migratory birds, visited on foot or by boat at sunset.
Beaches: Cala Violina and Rocchette
From the beach below the apartment to the famous Cala Violina and Spiaggia delle Rocchette: golden sand and crystal-clear sea, among the most beautiful in Tuscany.
Punta Ala
An elegant marina, long sandy beaches backed by pine woods and an 18-hole golf course overlooking the sea.
Follonica
A wide sandy beach on the gulf, a lively promenade and the MAGMA cast-iron art museum in the former foundry. Easy to reach by train too.
Grosseto
The Duomo di San Lorenzo and the imposing Medicean Walls in the historic centre of the Maremma's main town.
Maremma Natural Park
Dunes, pine forests and unspoiled beaches like Marina di Alberese, among trails, wildlife and protected nature.
Morellino di Scansano wine
Wineries and tastings among the vineyards of the Maremma hills, to discover the flavours of the land.
Talamone
A fishing village crowned by its fortress, a bay loved by windsurfers and kitesurfers, on the edge of the Maremma Park.
Massa Marittima
A medieval gem with the Cathedral of San Cerbone and the scenic Piazza Garibaldi.
Orbetello and its lagoon
A town suspended between two lagoons, with the Spanish Mill and a WWF oasis: pink flamingos and birdwatching at the gates of the Argentario.
Monte Argentario
Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole, turquoise coves like Cala del Gesso and scenic coastal roads. Ferries to Giglio Island leave from here.
Giglio Island and Giannutri
Turquoise waters, colourful villages and seabeds ideal for snorkelling and diving, reachable on a day trip.
Saturnia hot springs
The famous free travertine pools of the Cascate del Mulino, with warm sulphurous water all year round, plus spa resorts for a day of relaxation.
Capalbio and the Tarot Garden
A walled village and the famous sculpture park by Niki de Saint Phalle inspired by the tarot cards.
Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano
The tuff towns: Pitigliano the "little Jerusalem", the Etruscan sunken roads and medieval villages carved into the rock.