Maremma Park
The Natural Park of Maremma is undoubtedly one of the most impressive attractions for those who wish to indulge in a holiday devoted to nature and wellness. It is a large protected area that was instituted back in 1975 within the larger Regional Park of Tuscany, and it stretches across the green plains of Maremma, including the mountain range of Monti dell’Uccellina, covered in dense Mediterranean shrub, and the coastal area going from Principina a Mare to Talamone, in the municipality of Orbetello. Here there are several itineraries available. Amongst the most fascinating is the so-called Traversata del parco della Maremma, approximately 20 km of trail that lead to the most charming coves, featuring unique views, watch towers and luxuriant groves. Other paths are also worth a mention, like the one going from Alberese to San Rocco, of about 9.6 km, and the itinerary named Le Grotte, that starts from the town of Alberese and runs along the road cutting the Granducale pine wood, for a total length of 11.7 km. The Park of Maremma is also known with the name of Parco dell’Uccellina, by virtue of the evocative mountain range that are in this vast geographical area. This park in fact covers more than 9,800 hectares and it hosts an incredibly wide variety of animal species, some of which are very rare like the pink flamingo or the western osprey, not to mention its beautiful centuries-old vegetation. Given its extension the park is divided into 5 protected zones: the marshy wetlands of Trappola and of the mouth of the river Ombrone, Paduletto of Collelungo, the Porto Vecchio – Cala Francese – Cala Rossa coastal area, but also the beautiful woody area of Scoglio della Lepre and the woody area known as Fosso del Treccione. The territory of the park of Maremma embraces a long coastal section: along its 25 km of mostly sandy shore, there are some of the most beautiful and renown beaches of Tuscany, such as Cala di Forno, nearby Talamone, that can only be reached by sea or after hiking approximately 10km along a quite challenging path that crosses some of the forests of the park. This is an uncontaminated beach with shallow, calm and tepid waters where it is not unlikely to come across wild boars and roe deers. The beach of Marina di Alberese, the most famous within the park, is accessible on foot, by bike or through the available shuttle service. The beach of Collelungo , nearby Alberese, is also striking, as it is a true oasis of peace and tranquillity, not busy with tourists and nestled between two imposing cliffs.
Offers
Giglio Island
The island of Giglio is a slice of paradise in the middle of the sea which in spite of its location at a mere 20 km from the coast of Argentario looks like a totally different world.
Elba Island
At merely 10 km from the coast, surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea, there is the marvellous island of Elba, which together with Pianosa, Capraia, Gorgona, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri forms the national park of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Cala Martina
Cala Martina is an expanse of sand and pebbles surrounded by the promontories of Punta Francese and Punta Martina, from which it takes its name.
Cala Violina
Located between the cities of Follonica and Punta Ala within the Bandite di Scarlino nature reserve is the most beautiful beach in the Tuscan Maremma, the famous Cala Violina.
Follonica’s Beaches
The bay named after the town of Follonica features a sandy coast and a gradually sloping seabed.
The beaches of the Maremma
The uncontaminated nature characterizing La Maremma will stay with you side by side up to the sea.
La Costa degli Etruschi
Costa degli Etruschi is one of the most characteristic and peculiar areas of Tuscan Maremma.
Castiglione della Pescaia
The capital of summer tourism in Maremma is the beautiful Castiglione delle Pescaia, considered one of the classier town of the whole region for its lively bars and its beautiful shores.
Massa Marittima
When thinking of art and culture in Maremma the beautiful Massa Marittima comes to mind.
The beaches of Scarlino
Along the Scarlino coastline, with Cala Violina The pathway to Scarlino’s coves (8km passable only on foot, on horseback or by bike) starts out from Portiglioni, after the Marina di Scarlino tourist port.
DISCOVER MAREMMA Beaches of Castiglione della Pescaia
The main beach of Castiglione della Pescaia is easily accessible from downtown on foot, as it spans right in correspondence with its historical centre
Maremma Park
The Natural Park of Maremma is undoubtedly one of the most impressive attractions for those who wish to indulge in a holiday devoted to nature and wellness.
Natural Parks
Maremma is the land of natural parks par excellence, and whether you are nature enthusiasts or not, you will be awestruck by the boundless green expanse that are the gentle hills of this land
Artist’s Garden
Not only natural marvels: among the hills of Maremma there are places that were conceived following the creativity of great national and international artists
Forest Bathing
Eco-sustainability and a green location are at the core of a new kind of tourism, in a constant pursuit of well-being for both body and mind, linked to the natural environment
Design Wineries
Spending time in Maremma is the perfect chance to discover the great wines that are produced here, only recently become famous but of undisputed high quality now
Spa & Welness
This little slice of paradise features amongst wellness enthusiasts’ favourites, which comes as no surprise since it was long considered as a realm of relax by the great ancient civilizations
Museums and Underground world
Talking about Maremma also and somehow especially means talking about history. This colourful land has a glorious and yet ill-fated past, a history composed of glory and grandeur, but also of tragedy and epidemics, death and destruction
Hikes and walks
If you are passionate about nature and want to fully enjoy it while exploring on foot, Maremma is the right place for you
The sea in Maremma
The uncontaminated nature characterizing La Maremma will stay with you side by side up to the sea
Minicrociere in Maremma
The beauty of the coasts of Maremma is not only to be enjoyed from the shore, amongst the more popular activities when the weather is good is the so-called Minicruise.