THE BEAUTIFUL RELAXES WITH HARMONY, THE SUBLIME ENCHANTS WITH IMMENSITY.
Beyond the gate: treasures to explore
The spy of the maremma
Manciano (8 km from here)
A nickname coined for the incredible view it offers of the surrounding countryside.
Passing through the charming old town, one arrives at the Cassero: on a clear, sunny day, it is possible to see everything from Mount Amiata to the Argentario sea and the islands of Giglio and Giannutri.
The Heart-Shaped Village
Montemerano (20 km from here)
Pretty hamlet perched on a hill.
The perfectly preserved historic center is surrounded by heart-shaped walls.
Where millennial water caresses the earth
Saturnia - Golf and Hot Springs (23 km from here)
The white travertine pools of the “Gorello Free Waterfalls,” where the steaming water flows, are among the most famous attractions in Maremma and the entire region.
Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort: a place where lovers of relaxation can spend a day of wellness. Just 100 meters from the resort of the same name, the Terme di Saturnia Golf Club is the ideal place to play golf all year round.
Complete guide: https://www.tuttomaremma.com/saturnia.htm
Spa and Golf: https://www.termedisaturnia.it/
The Tuff Cities - Little Jerusalem
Pitigliano (18 km from here)
Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany. Even before you reach it, you will be struck by its remarkable beauty seeing it in the distance, perched on a volcanic tuff ridge.
In the historic center lies the Ghetto, the ancient Jewish quarter. A place rich in history and charm, where you can discover the deep cultural heritage of the Jewish community that has marked the identity of the borough.
Resuming the words of one of our dear guest and writer:
“Frontally it escapes architectural rules. How does it hold up? Impossible to assess. The human challenge to the mineral seems unrealistic: the tuff seems very fragile to hold it together.
Then, an intuition that soon became certainty: cubism was born here. Cézanne and Picasso traveled together, clandestinely, to the Maremma, and struck by this visual vertigo they shaped one of the most fruitful modern pictorial movements. No one ever knew it, but this is where it all began: an origin of the world against straight lines.”
In the evening, Pitigliano lights up: a show not to be missed!
A tuff nest in the clouds
Sorano (24 km from here)
Built on a high tuff rock, a short distance from Pitigliano.
Entering through Porta Alta, one encounters the majestic Clock Tower, resting on the Masso Leopoldino. Also known as Rocca Vecchia, this ancient fortified structure, along with the Sorano Walls and the Orsini Fortress, was part of the city’s defensive system.
Guided tours of the Fortress and dungeons are recommended.
Complete guide: https://www.toscana.info/grosseto/provincia/sorano/
Guided tours: https://www.museidimaremma.it/museo/museo-civico-archeologico/
An open window to the past
Sovana (18 km from here)
Located within the municipality of Sorano, it is known as an important Etruscan and medieval village.
We recommend exploring the magnificent and unique Archaeological Park of the Tuff Cities, where you can see the Ildebranda Tomb, the Tomb of the Winged Demons, and the Vie Cave. In addition, the park includes the rock settlements of San Rocco and Vitozza (both in the municipality of Sorano).
Complete guide: https://www.tuttomaremma.com/sovanaitinerari.htm
Archaeological Park: https://cittadeltufo.com/
Where the sun sets slowly on the ancient walls
Capalbio (21 km from here)
he town center is a typical old village perched atop an almost 300-meter-high hill, enclosed within well-preserved walls and dominated by a medieval fortress from which there are breathtaking views of the sea.
Eternal symbols dance in the colors of the soul
The Tarot Garden (23 km from here)
Unique in all of Europe, vast sculpture park featuring “New Age” characters, dragons, colorful tightrope walkers, cozy shelters, a house covered in mirror shards, improbable fountains, towers and imposing knights colored by shades of multicolored ceramics.
The artistic vision and ingenuity of artist Niki de Saint Phalle make this hillside overlooking the sea, within reach of the waves, a place where the spirit blows.
The green heart of the Maremma
Alberese - Maremma Regional Park (51 km from here)
The territory over which the Maremma Park covers about 18,000 hectares (30 km of coastline), within 3 municipalities: Grosseto, Magliano in Toscana and Orbetello.
The park can be visited by reservation: on foot, horseback, bicycle, canoe and carriage.
Complete guide: https://www.tuttomaremma.com/parcomaremma.htm
Park itineraries: https://www.parks.it/parco.maremma/iti.php
A reflection of eternity on the skin of the sea
The Silver Coast (42 km from here)
Characterized by the promontory of Mount Argentario, welded to the mainland by two sandy strips called Tomboli di Giannella and Feniglia – enchanting beaches that enclose the Orbetello Lagoon – stands in front of theGiglio Island and theisland of Giannutri.
Along the coast rise numerous beaches and coves, and the seaside villages of Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole.
Where stone remembers and silence guards
Vulci - Nature and Archaeological Park (20 km from here)
At the Archaeological Nature Park, visitors can admire the archaeological excavations of the ancient Etruscan-Roman metropolis of Vulci surrounded by unspoiled nature.
A reflection of peace among the hills
Lake Bolsena (64 km from here, 30 km from Pitigliano)
Europe’s largest volcanic, swimmable lake. Bolsena is the largest town on the shores of the lake, which is also home to Montefiascone, Marta and Capodimonte, all of which are worth a stop.
There are two islands in the large water clearing: Bisentina and Martana.
The suspended city
Civita di Bagnoregio (76 km from here, 44 km from Pitigliano)
Perched on a tuff hill, it is also known as“the dying city” because of erosion that threatens its fragile foundations.
Just an hour’s drive from Pitigliano, it can only be reached on foot via a scenic bridge, from which it is possible to admire breathtaking views-a must-see for those who love the authentic beauty of ancient villages.
Between forests and peaks, every step is a discovery
Mount Amiata (63 km from here, 47 km from Pitigliano)
At 1738 meters, it is a tourist destination not to be underestimated: in both summer and winter it lends itself to long hikes on the area’s many trails and, during the cold season, to winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.
Also not to be missed is the Adventure Park at the Macinaie Meadow: a path suspended among the trees, suitable for young and old alike.
In the silence of nature, sculptures speak
Daniel Spoerri Garden - Art and Nature Park (65 km from here)
It can be visited from Easter through October. It is currently home to 113 contemporary art installations by 55 artists on an area about 16 hectares wide.
