Surroundings

The geographical position of the area allows you to go on numerous excursions that are capable of satisfying everyone’s tastes and interests; archaeological sites, beaches, natural health-giving thermal springs and sulfur pools and much more such as: the Maremma Regional Park; Talamone and Fonteblanda; the Giannella WWF Oasis; Porto Santo Stefano; the “La Feniglia” Beach; the Argentario promontory islands (Giglio and Giannutri); Orbetello; Capalbio; and Pitigliano.

Places and Events: The geographical position of this region offers the opportunity to go on numerous excursions that can satisfy everyone’s tastes and interests: archaeological sites, beaches, health-giving thermal springs and sulfur pools and much more.

Places to visit: Maremma Regional Park: For information call the Information Center at 0564 407098

Talamone and Fonteblanda: Talamone and Fonteblanda are two tourist towns in the municipality of Orbetello on the southern boundary of the Uccellina Park. A visit to the aquarium at the Laguna di Talamone is highly recommended.

WWF Giannella Oasis: For information called the Visitor’s Information Center at 0564 820297.

Porto Santo Stefano: The Marinaro Palio is the most important event of the year. It is held annually on 15 August and the contest is between the four town districts: Pilarella, Fortezza, Valle and Croce. A visit to the aquarium and the “Memorie Sommerse” Museum (the “Underwater Memories” Museum) which exhibits the underwater archaeological finds discovered in the Mediterranean Sea is highly recommended.

The Spanish Fortresses of the State of the Presidies (“Le Fortezze Spagnole dello Stato dei Presidi”): The Fortresses, some of which can be visited and where various types of cultural exhibitions are held, are fitting backdrops for Porto Ercole and Porto San Stefano bearing witness to the presence of the Spanish during the 17th century.

Porto Ercole: During the time of Spanish dominion P. Ercole was part of the Spanish controlled Stato dei Presidi. Bearing witness to this fact are the three Spanish forts built to defend the port and the surrounding sea. The most important event of the year is the festival held on 2 June in honor of St. Erasmo, the patron saint of P. Ercole; included in the festivities is the typical costumed procession to the sea.

“La Feniglia” Beach: The Feniglia Beach unites the Argentario promontory with that of Ansedonia. It is about 6 km (3.7 miles)
long and is bordered by a luxuriant pine forest.

The Argentario promontory islands (Giglio, Giannutri): The Giglio, Giannutri and Montecristo Islands can be easily reached from the Mt. Argentario promontory.

Orbetello: The city of Orbetello is surrounded by a lagoon with same name. During the summer season numerous cultural and musical events are held. In the first weekend of each month there is a street market dedicated to antiques.

Capalbio: A small medieval town situated on a hill that dominates the last plains of the Maremma Grossetto. The famous festival and feast celebrating the wild boar is usually held in the first ten days of September. Also recommended is a visit to “Il Paese dei Balocchi” (“Wonderland” – a toy and sweet fair for children).

Pitigliano: The historical center is situated on a spur of calc-tufa and offers the visitor a fascinating surreal panoramic view. Originally Etruscan and then medieval the town has remained intact throughout time. Recommended for visits: The open air Archaeological Museum, “Le Città dei Vivi” (“The Cities of the Living”), “La Città dei Morti” (“The City of the Dead”), the Palazzo Orsini Museum and the Civiltà Giubbonaia Museum.

From the hill the farm house overlooks the intact places of the Maremma country.....