by wheeleran | Aug 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
The mountain region of Amiata to the north east of Capalbio is incredibly beautiful, with thick beech tree forests near the summit, nature reserves, thermal baths, and a ring of five enchanting little medieval towns circling the mountains. The whole area is striking,...
by wheeleran | Aug 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
On the highest point of the rocky promotory of Ansedonia, above the swanky villas that overlook the sea and the roads that wind their way around the summit, are the imposing white city walls of ancient Cosa. You can see them on Via delle Ginestre as you drive around...
by wheeleran | Aug 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Summers are hotter and longer, and we’ve seen guests booking earlier and later holiday’s because of that. September and early October in Capalbio are our favorite time of year; the large crowds are gone, the water is just as warm, the worst of the heatwave...
by wheeleran | Aug 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The beach at Macchiatonda is lovely, and just a short drive beyond straight to the beach behind Capalbio Scalo. This works for a number of reasons, because the best supermarket in the area is in Scalo, and that fact that the best gelateria is there as well is...
by wheeleran | Aug 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
However you spend your time in Capalbio, and because it’s so hot you’re heading for a beach, don’t for get to explore the beautiful inland of the Maremma. Maybe you’re heading for the Etruscan ruins of Vulci, or the medieval villages of...
by wheeleran | Jul 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
This is the view down to the sea from the road that circles the medieval center of Capalbio, looking north towards Ansedonia and the promotory of Argentario in the distance behind it. Hidden behind that nearest hill is Orbetello, on the lagoon between Argantario and...
