Archive for 'Localities'

  

Monday, February 16, 2015
View of Pitigliano
Spend a delightful day of tourist exploration in the charming town of Pitigliano in the Maremma area of Southern Tuscany. Known as ‘Little Jerusalem’, this walled hilltop town is a beautiful sight to behold and is filled with historical and cultural heritage.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Grosseto and enjoy all this scenic tourist area has to offer!

The Jewish roots of Pitigliano first grew in the early 16th century when many Jews moved out from the nearby region of Latium. The Roman Papal States here were anti- Semitic which drove the population out into more peaceful parts of Italy.

The skilfully carved and constructed buildings of Pitigliano are rooted in the extremely malleable volcanic rock of the hill upon which it is built. In fact, this soft tufu rock was carved out to create a clever water transport system beneath the town.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, History, Localities, Small Towns

  

Monday, February 16, 2015
Monte Argentario coast
Continuing on from our introductory article which describes how the beautiful island of Monte Argentario merged with Grosseto province on the mainland of Tuscany, here we’ll describe what to see and do on your visit to this now anchored mass of land.

The two main towns of Monte Argentario are called Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole.

During the summer months, these busy fishing towns became even busier with flocks of tourists coming to explore the scenery and sunbathe on sandy beaches. Porto Ercole is especially well equipped for the holiday crowds.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Tuscan Coast

  

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
View of Talamone
Come and see the charming beauty of Talamone near Monte Argentario in Tuscany. This fortified little fishing village is situated on the coast at the foot of the Monti dell‘Uccellina. The beaches in this area are deemed to be some of the finest in Tuscany and are so beautiful that they’ve been included and protected by the Grosseto Nature Reserve.

Choose from a superb range of villa rentals in Grosseto, many of which offer amazing views of the coastline.     Read More
Posted in: Beaches, Books and Movies, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Lagoon town of Orbetello
If your holiday in Southern Tuscany brings you anywhere close to the ‘floating’ town of Orbetello in Grosseto province then be sure to take an hour or two to visit Albinia.

This quaint little hamlet is a frazione of Orbetello and can easily be explored from the ancient Roman road called Via Aurelia nearby.

It’s perfectly situated as a stop off for tourists along their scenic exploration of the Maremma as Albinia lies only 10 kilometres from Orbetello and 33 kilometres from Grosseto.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Churches & Religious Buildings, Day Trips, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Lagoon of Monte Argentario
Spend a glorious few days of your Tuscany holiday in the sunny gem of Monte Argentario.

Situated in the sea between Giglio Island and the mainland Tuscan province of Grosseto, Monte Argentario was once an independent island.

Over 4000 years ago, two narrow strips of land called Isthmuses formed with water on either side that merged on the north eastern and eastern side of Monte Argentario Island.

Choose from an incredible range of luxury villas in Grosseto province, including fabulous vacation rentals on the Tuscan coast where you can enjoy the sunshine and scenery after your days of tourist exploration.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Tuscan Coast