da wheeleran | Feb 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The coastal road around Argentario is spectaular, and exciting, because a large part of it was destroyed in an earthquake years ago and still hasn’t been repaved. Despite this, it’s quite doable carefully in a family car, and the long section of rocky dirt...
da wheeleran | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The fortress of Capalbio, Rocca Aldobrandesca, was first mentioned in historical records in 805, when Charlemagne donated it to the Abbey of the Three Fountains in Rome. It was ceded to the powerful Aldobrandeschi family in the 11th century, who enlarged the castle...
da wheeleran | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Casa Terra is perfect for families with kids and doggos that need to run around, with a large private garden and wide front patio under the shade of grape vines along the whole front of the property, free internet, airconditioning, private parking, and all the kitchen...
da wheeleran | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The region around Castiglione della Pescaia was first inhabited by the ancient Umbrians and Etruscans, then later by the Romans, who built the first fortifications on the hill overlooking the coast and the inland lake, which was rich in fish and salt. In the Middle...
da wheeleran | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Spring is in the air, perfect weather for our adventurous and sporty guests who plan their trips now and use Capalbio as a perfect base. In addition to the country lanes and trails throughout the region, there are 35 dedicated mapped cycling routes traversing the...
da wheeleran | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Porto Santo Stefano on the northern coast of Argentario has a long seafaring and maritime history, inhabited by the Etruscans, and the site of many Roman fortifications, baths, and villas. During the 15th and 16th centuries it suffered repeated pirate raids, but...
