Guidebook

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

Macchiatonda

The beach at Macchiatonda is lovely, and just a short drive beyond straight to...

However you spend your time in Capalbio, and because it's so hot you're...

This is the view down to the sea from the road that circles the medieval...

Manciano is a lovely medieval town just north of Capalbio with an...

In the heart of Capalbio's old town is the Rocca Aldobrandesca fortress, build...

Lago di Bolsena is a great day trip when you want to escape the beach; Italy's...

Sunset on the beach at Chiarone, looking north towards Ansedonia and the...

We are definitely seeing the effect of what's called the "shoulder season,"...

The two great fortifications on Argentario are Forte Filippo overlooking and...

One of the more remarkable things you can do in Capalbio is visit the Tarot...

The western and southern coastline of Argentario are spectacular, with...

The Feniglia nature reserve is one of the prettiest areas in the region, a...