Guidebook

A blog about the Maremma, what to see, and its history.

Giannella

Giannella is the narrow northern sandy isthmus, or tombolo, that runs from the mainland...

The view down to the sea from Capalbio, with Lago di Burano nature reserve along the...

Porte Ercole was maybe founded by the Phoenicians, was settled by the Etruscans,...

Casa Terra is a charming rustic apartment full of art, antiques, and pottery, with old...

Monte Amiata and its forests are extraordinarily beautiful, and laced with miles of...

Lago di Bolsena east of Capalbio is Italy's largest volcanic lake, and great day trip....

Summer is approaching and many people are thinking about and planning their vacations....

A suitably dramatic picture of the lovely Ischia di Castro, north east of Capalbio near...

Early Spring on the deserted beach at Chiarone, just 5 minutes drive down the coast from...

The old center of Capalbio ringed by the city walls, with the town on the hill just...

Book now for what's sure to be a busy holiday period and high prices. Casa Blu is...

One of the fascinating features of the region are the ancient Cavoni, or excavated...