da wheeleran | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Macchiatonda Nature Reserve covers 244 hectares of land between the coast and the highway below Capalbio. It’s a WWF wetlands and wildlife area of groves, newly introduced tree and shrub species, wetland meadows, and coastal lakes teeming with native and...
da wheeleran | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
The beautiful Fiora valley stretches across the vast inland territory of the Maremma, from Manciano up to Santa Fiora at the foot of Mount Amiata, east to Pitigliano, and west to Scansano. It was first settled half a million years ago when rhinos and elephants roamed...
da wheeleran | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
We make very special arrangements for people looking for a long term winter retreat; somewhere to settle in and recharge, to work on assignments and projects, for those who are looking for a unique and inspiring setting in beautiful Italy that’s quiet and...
da wheeleran | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Tiny little Pereta is on the road between Magliano and Scansano, perched on the mountain road overlooking a deep river valley that winds from inland Maremma down to the sea. Founded by the Etruscans and named after the pears that were farmed in the area, Pereta has...
da wheeleran | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the 15th century Porto Ercole was bought by the powerful Republic of Siena, who fortified and enriched the town. But Siena was allied with the French, and when the equally powerful Duchy of Florence formed an alliance with Spain and they all started fighting over...
da wheeleran | Nov 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
This late autumn weather brings a number of guests who love to trek and bike through the Maremma, using Capalbio as the perfect base to explore the beautiful country lanes and trails and the dozens of dedicated cycling routes and hiking paths. The region is so...
