da wheeleran | Lug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Hermitage of Poggio Conte is northeast of Capalbio on the banks of the Fiora river. Medieval hermits carved these small and spectacular little Gothic churches with pillars, domes, vaults, and chapels into the rock, complete with Catholic symbols, altars, and...
da wheeleran | Lug 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
North east of Capalbio on the road to Lake Bolsena not far from the baths of Saturnia are the three remarkable little towns of Pitigliano, Sovana and Sorano. Each have their charms, but Pitigliano is the jewel. Carved from the volcanic rock of a steep cliff,...
da wheeleran | Giu 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The rocky coastline of Argentario features numerous little bays and rocky coves accessible by boat or the road around the coastline between Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole. There are a number of boat rental places in both towns, and it’s an adventurous...
da wheeleran | Giu 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
The history of the Maremma is fascinating; a rich ancient history, the center of Etruscan civilization, well tended and populated farming land and thriving towns, then falling into neglect in the later stages of the Roman empire, ravaged by malaria, banditry,...
da wheeleran | Giu 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Casa Blu is free and available from 30 August onward at a considerable discount, and is a perfect late summer apartment for familes (or parents needing to recover!). It sleeps five in two bedrooms and has a large living room and kitchen facing the sun, free internet,...
da wheeleran | Giu 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tarquinia is an old town south of Capalbio on the E80 highway to Rome with ancient roots dated to the 9th century BC Iron Age, and was renowned as one of the oldest and most important Etruscan cities. The Tarquinii fought the Romans for hundreds of years before being...
