Guidebook

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

Monte Amiata

Monte Amiata

Monte Amiata is the highest extinct volcano in Italy, and home of the largest beech tree...

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Autumn

Autumn

Autumn days are mild and quiet, with clear skies, fresh air, and crisp evenings. We have...

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Lago di Vico

Lago di Vico

According to legend Lago di Vico was created by Hercules wielding his hammer . It's a...

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Casa Terra

Casa Terra

The windows and doors of Casa Terra open onto a wide open patio covered by grapevines in...

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Monte Labbro

Monte Labbro

The view from the ruins of the hermitage of the 19th century preacher and prophet,...

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Le Viste

Le Viste

A last lingering view of our favorite beach this year, Le Viste on Argentario, just past...

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Casa Capalbio

Casa Capalbio

Casa Capalbio is two apartments, Casa Terra on the ground floor and Casa Blu on the...

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Corso Italia

Corso Italia

Corso Italia is the main shopping street, pedestrian only, in Orbetello. Park just...

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Lago di Burano

Lago di Burano

Lago di Burano Nature Reserve is a protected wetlands oasis nestled between the coast at...

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September

September

September is our favorite season; the water is warm, the crowds have gone, evenings are...

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Bike trails

Bike trails

One of the many beautiful bike trails and country lanes that wind through the hills,...

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