The Monte Argentario, Orbetello, Talamone and the islands Giglio and Giannutri are a hidden jewel in the South of Tuscany.
At the border to the region Latium we find a beautiful area that preserves its natural charm: the national WWF oasis of the Feniglia forest and beach, Orbetello's unique lagoon with its pink flamingos and many other species, the Natural Park of the islands Giglio and Giannutri and the area's breathtaking landscapes, its cozy fisher towns, the typical seafood restaurants and the astonishing views from the Monte Argentario's panoramic road attract individual tourists from the whole world.
The area is perfect for yachting far away mass tourism and gives the possibility for many activities ashore: beautiful small towns with its delicious seafood restaurants, bicycle and walking trails, kitesurf, windsurf and sail dinghy spots, horse riding, bird watching, running and even paragliding can be organised.
Places to visit
Porto Ercole: A small fisher town on the peninsula Monte Argentario located in a beautiful bay surrounded by ancient Spanish fortresses and plenty of delicious fish restaurants and cozy bars
Porto Santo Stefano: A fisher town on the Monte Argentario with a port for private yachts and ferries to the nearby islands Giglio and Giannutri. The town hosts the yearly Classic Sailing Week - an international sail race for classical yachts, the Pop Corn Festival - a shortfilm festival, and many other musical and cultural events
Orbetello: A small town located in the middle of two lagoons that connect the peninsula of Monte Argentario to the Italian mainland. The lagoons include important natural reserves with possibilities for birdwatching (pink flamingos, herons, cormorans, ...), a picturesque pedestrian street with many tiny fashion, craft, jewel shops and different bars and restaurants.
Talamone: A small coastal town with a private marina and a beautiful historical center.
Giglio Island: Located in side of the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago it is a natural beauty in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Unspoiled crystal clear waters, well preserved bays and beaches, the small fisher town of Giglio Porto and the charming uphill town of Giglio Castello with its castel and a breathtaking panoramic view are some of the attractions of this island.
Giannutri Island: The sister island of Giglio is uninhabited and finds itself inside of a special natural reserve. The typical vegetation of the macchia mediterranea, and ancient Roman ruins makes this island unique.
By train: Station Orbetello - Monte Argentario. Connected with Rome's central station "Roma Termini" through a frequent direct train (ca. 2 hours). Also directly connected to "Pisa Centrale" (ca. 2 h 10').
By plane: Airport in Rome Fiumicino FCO (Leonardo da Vinci) or Ciampino (CIA). Airport in Pisa (PSA). After reaching the airport, you can take the train, rent a car or book a private transfer.
By car: Orbetello is located next to the Strada Statale "Aurelia" that connects Grosseto to Rome. Its distance from Grosseto is ca. 30 minutes driving and from Rome ca. 1 h 30 minutes. The area stays at a distance of ca. 2 h 30 from Florence.
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