ABOUT MAREMMA...

Maremma Toscana covers the southernmost part of Tuscany and is characterized by an incomparable variety of landscapes, ancient cultural and historical realities as well as natural and ecological elements that guarantee this area as one of Italy’s most fascinating and unique territories, with something to offer to everyone. Maremma features hills, seashores, mountains and lakes  and its many facets can satisfy the demands of anybody who wishes to spend an unforgettable holiday.

Maremma Toscana is not only famous for the beauty of its places to visit. It is also very much sought after for the quality and wide range of typical products  born in a genuine and unpolluted territory whose flavor can be found in the quality that has granted these delicacies world fame: wines of the finest quality are produced here such as the DOC (protected designation of origin) appellation Sovana Rosso, Morellino di Scansano,  Bianco di Pitigliano and  Monteregio di Massa Marittima, IGP (protected geographical status) olive oils and many other products.

Local gastronomy is of particular interest, deeply linked with traditional dishes such as acquacotta (a soup of peasant and shepherd tradition, prepared with bread and vegetables), panzanella (another delicious dish that is easily prepared with dampened bread, onions and tomatoes) as well as desserts. Another element of traditional local cuisine is game such as boar, deer and hare.

While driving through Maremma Toscana, one can observe how the territory and landscape suddenly change, showing different colors, features, accents and customs that can be linked to various historical and cultural backgrounds, ancient dominations and even to the presence of Etruscan and Roman civilizations whose traces are clearly visible to this day.

Beginning our imaginary voyage through the territory of Upper Maremma, the area of the metal-bearing hills is noteworthy. It is in this area that the tourist can visit the delightful medieval village of Massa Marittima, filled with buildings and historic monuments of extraordinary beauty and interest, or the city of Follonica with its beaches and church whose façade was made completely out of cast iron, recalling the city’s strong bond with the extraction and elaboration of metals.

Remaining in Upper Maremma, we approach the town of Castiglione della Pescaia, renowned tourist seashore destination also known for the beauty of its territory and its monuments such as the Church of Saint John the Baptist in which the remains of Saint William of Acquitana are kept. Maremma’s most important and best known city is surely Grosseto (also a province of the Tuscan Region). The city walls built when Grosseto was under the protection of the Medici are very well preserved and should be seen. Not far from Grosseto is Talamone, founded directly on the sea and today a village of incomparable beauty which has held an important position over the centuries for its port. 

Continuing along our tour dedicated to the discovery of southern Tuscany, we arrive in Capalbio (a village that features “The Garden of Tarot” by Niki de Saint Phalle that must be seen), located in the heart of the countryside and only a handful of kilometers from a splendid, internationally renowned seashore as are the towns of Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano that rise from the Argentario coast and are characterized by the presence of fortresses built during the rule of the State of Presidi. Lastly, another popular destination is Saturnia once populated by the Etruscans and today famous for its sulfur water and thermal baths.

But your trip dedicated to the discovery of the authentic Maremma Toscana does not have to end here. Continue reading our detailed accounts of interesting places to see. Some are better known than others, but they all deserve to be seen and will not disappoint you. They will offer you an opportunity to get acquainted with a Maremma Toscana that goes beyond common knowledge, not limited to world famous itineraries. You will be able to come into contact with a genuine and charming Maremma Toscana at 360°. We are waiting for you!