This is the view down to the sea from the road that circles the medieval...
A blog about the Maremma, what to see, and its history.
Manciano
Manciano is a lovely medieval town just north of Capalbio with an...
Rocca Aldobrandesca
In the heart of Capalbio's old town is the Rocca Aldobrandesca fortress, build...
Lago di Bolsena
Lago di Bolsena is a great day trip when you want to escape the beach; Italy's...
Chiarone
Sunset on the beach at Chiarone, looking north towards Ansedonia and the...
September
We are definitely seeing the effect of what's called the "shoulder season,"...
Forte Stella
The two great fortifications on Argentario are Forte Filippo overlooking and...
Il Giardino dei Tarocchi
One of the more remarkable things you can do in Capalbio is visit the Tarot...
Argentario
The western and southern coastline of Argentario are spectacular, with...
Feniglia
The Feniglia nature reserve is one of the prettiest areas in the region, a...
Uccellina
An extraordinary view from the highest summit of the Uccellina mountains in...
Il Frantoio
If you want to blow all your money on a fancy restaurant in Capalbio, this is...