da wheeleran | Ago 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
The pretty island of Giglio is 16km off the coast of Argentario, and easily and relatively cheaply accessible for a day trip by ferry from Porto Santo Stefano. Inhabited since the stone age, it was an Etruscan military stronghold, then an important Roman base, before...
da wheeleran | Lug 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Casa Blu is a perfect late summer early autumn retreat for couples or families, with a generous compliment of bedding and towels and all the cooking and kitchen utensils you might need. There is private parking on the property, free wifi, and airconditioning and...
da wheeleran | Lug 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Grosseto is the biggest town in the region, and of relatively more recent origin that the many ancient Etruscan and Roman towns in the area. It was founded in the middle ages, first mentioned in historical records in 803 as a fief of the Aldobrandeschi family, then...
da wheeleran | Lug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sovana is is pretty little village just north of Pitigliano, with historical roots as a thriving Etruscan village in the 7th Century BC, and which retains all it’s unique medieval architecture and style without the unfortunately common Baroque restyling. It...
da wheeleran | Lug 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Maremma is famous for its rich and varied ecosystems, from the rocky coastlines to the sandy beaches, the rich famlands and golden plain, to the green hills and thick wooded forest mountains. Just as special is the food of the region, which is simple and...
