MaremmaT U S C A N Y

MAREMMA IS GOOD FOR YOU

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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE The coast and islandsNatural Parks, Oases and ReservesThe Hills of the MaremmaThe Amiata area

HISTORY AND CULTUREThe Etruscans and Romans in the MaremmaThe Middle Ages and its settlementsFollowing in the footsteps of the Medici, Orsini and Lorena familiesThe Garrison StateIndustrial archaeologyThe Maremma museumsArtistic centres

RELAXING AND LEISURESpas and wellbeingGolf DivingCyclingSkiing

GASTRONOMIC TOURSThe Wine and Food TrailQuality products of the Maremma

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The Grosseto area is a part of Tuscany in which, fortunately, many environmental aspects have only been marginally affected by progress and industrialisation.

In the areas in which man has worked, he has not compromised the surrounding environment.

This is one reason why the Maremma and Amiata regions are places where the eco-systems are typical of the region and where fl ora and fauna have remained basically intact and undisturbed.

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Thanks to a favourable climate, characterised by long summers and mild winters, and the varying morphology of its 160 kilometres coastline, the Maremma is a favourite destination for those who like seaside holidays. The long sandy beaches and background of pine forests, enriched by fully equipped beaches and seaside resorts, its rocky shoreline covered in Mediterranean greenery and its small bays, some reachable only by sea, provide a wide-ranging choice of destination, in addition to which the island of Giglio and the exclusive island of Giannutri are two ideal locations for seaside holidays not on the coast.

BEACHES AND RESORTSNORTH - The coastline is both sandy and rocky. The following different locations are the best in the area:

Follonica - A lively seaside town located on the gulf of the same name, an ideal location for youngsters and city dwellers.Punta Ala - A renowned tourist destination and exclusive residential area.Castiglione della Pescaia - Originally a settlement of fi shermen, it has been a favourite destination for Northern European tourists since the 60s, and is now a renowned seaside resort.Cala Violina - Beach characterised by its white sand, reachable by sea or on foot on two different itineraries within the Costiere di Scarlino nature reserve.Le Rocchette beach - Coastline joining the reef of the same name to Roccamare, offering campsites and fully equipped beaches.

CENTRE - Mainly sandy coastline, protected by a background of thick pine forest.

Marina di Grosseto - The coastal part of the town of Grosseto, characterised by its wide strand, a favourite destination for families on holiday.Marina di Alberese - The beach is in the Maremma Natural Park, which ensures that that this part of the coastline is one of the most unspoilt in the region.Talamone - Historical port developed around an ancient rock, the border of the Maremma Natural Park.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURETHE COAST

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SOUTH AND ISLANDS - Long sandy beaches around the Argentario promontory, characterised by rocky shorelines and small inlets.

Monte Argentario - The promontory is connected to the shoreline by the natural landfills of Giannella and Feniglia and the man-made one connecting it to the town of Orbetello. The two inhabited centres, Porto S. Stefano and Porto Ercole, once mainly dedicated to fishing, are now renowned seaside resorts and ports.Cala Grande - One of the most suggestive bays on the promontory, reachable by sea and on foot, on a pathway hidden among the thick Mediterranean greenery.Capalbio - Located in the far south of the Maremma, the original town, located on a hill, is now connected by a long seafront road from Orbetello towards Lazio, including long red sand beaches.The islands of Giglio and Giannutri - Two of the seven islands in the Tuscan Archipelago, now the largest marine park in the Mediterranean, and part of the International Marine Mammals Sanctuary.Campese beach - Located on the western shoreline of Giglio, the opposite side to that on which ferries arrive, it is the longest beach on the island.Cala Maestra - Main arrival point on Giannutri, characterised by a gravel beach, like Cala Spalmatoio

Pleasure boatsThis sector has expanded significantly in the last decade, and is now complemented by a modern system of fully equipped ports located all along the coastline. Starting in the North, there are Marina di Scarlino, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, Marina di San Rocco, Talamone, Porto S. Stefano, Porto Ercole, Marina di Cala Galera and the Port of Giglio.

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Its unspoilt natural environment has always been the distinctive aspect of the area. It is rare to fi nd such a willing-ness and desire to preserve and protect the surrounding environment in other areas. This is shown by the numerous protected areas, the Maremma Regional Natural Park fi rst and foremost, which is considered as the centrepiece of the green coastline. Some of the many state and provincial reserves in the area provide guided excursions and useful multimedia tools in their visitor centres. There is also the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago, which protects marine fl ora and fauna.

NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PARKS

The Maremma Regional Natural Park - Known as the “Parco dell’Uccellina” because it includes the Uccel-lina hills which are part of it, this is the largest protected oasis in the Maremma, covering about 9.800 hectares. It is open in all seasons, and provides itineraries of varying lengths and diffi culty, taking in all the ecosystems typical of the area.

VISITOR CENTRES:Alberese - Tel. [+39] 0564.407098 - Fax [+39] 0564.407278

Talamone - Tel. [+39] 0564.887400www.parco-maremma.it - info@parco-maremma.it

The traditional Maremma: the Butteri - the herdsmen, better known as Butteri, are the typical fi gures in the Maremma, which take us back to the old days when the hard work of the farm labourers began at dawn and ended at sunset, when the livestock was taken back to the barns and stables. These are the most classical fi gures in local tradition and are often the protagonists of local folk festivals.

The National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago - The vast area of the Park, founded in 1996, covers about 18,000 hectares of land and 60,000 m2 of sea. It includes the seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, including Giglio and Giannutri.

PORTOFERRAIO OFFICE: Tel. [+39] 0565.919411 - Fax [+39] 0565.919428

Sede Isola del Giglio - Tel. [+39] 0564.809137www.islepark.it - parco@islepark.it

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURENATURAL PARKS,

OASESAND RESERVES

STATE NATURAL RESERVESSome of these reserves are managed by the State Forestry Department, specifi cally: the “Belagaio” State Natural Reserve for animal population, the “Marsiliana” State Natural Reserve for animal population, the “Scarlino-Poggio Spedaletto” Bio-genetic State Natural Reserve, the “Tomboli di Follonica” Bio-genetic State Natural Reserve, the “Poggio Tre Cancelli” Integrated State Natural Reserve and the “Dune di Feniglia” State Natural Reserve for animal population. The “Lago di Burano” State Natural Reserve for animal population and the “Lago di Ponente di Orbetello” State Natural Reserve for animal population are managed by the WWF.

PROVINCIAL NATURAL RESERVESThere are numerous other reserves throughout the region managed by the provincial authorities: the “Basso Merse” natural reserve, the “Torrente Farma” natural reserve, the “La Pietra natural” reserve, the “Cornate e Fosini” natural reserve, the “Monte Labbro” natural reserve, which includes the Amiata Fauna Park, managed by the Mountain Community, the “Monte Penna” natural reserve, the “Pescinello” natural reserve, the “Poggio dell’Olmo” natural reserve, the “Diaccia Botrona” natural rserve, the “Montauto” natural reserve, the Laguna di Orbetello natural reserve, which includes areas managed by the WWF (State Natural Reserve for animal population), the “Bosco della S.S. Trinità” natural reserve, the Montioni Inter-provincial Park, which includes the “Poggio Tre Cancelli” Integrated State Natural Reserve, the Padule Fauna Protection Oasis and Scarlino and ANPIL Coastlines (managed with Scarlino local council), and the protected areas along the bird migration routes “Lago San Floriano” and “Poggio Canaloni”.

http://maremmariservadinatura.provincia.grosseto.it

The countryside changes dramatically in the internal areas: the roads gently climb towards the hilly areas and the Mediterranean greenery which dominates the Maremma area gives way to more mountainous vegetation, charac-terised by beech and chestnut forests.

NORTH - The area of the Metalliferous Hills, traditionally linked to the use of mineral resources, and are now characterised by territorial protection, providing unique and unmistakeabl landscapes in all seasons.

CENTRE - The central hills are characterised by the variety of the land: olive groves, vineyards and pastures cover the foothills of the Amiata mountains.

SOUTH - The main characteristic of this area is the presence of tufa, a rock of volcanic origin which has been used throughout the ages, drastically changing the landscape. The slopes covered in vines and villages cut out of the rock are typical of the landscape in this area.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURETHE HILLS OF THE

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Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Amiata hills still provide a classical conical profi le of volcanoes, complemented by the typical colours of the forests covering the rocks almost everywhere. Beech trees dominate the higher areas, giving way to serviced trees and others in some areas. Lower down are chestnut trees, down to about 7-800 metres above sea-level and lower down, where they have been planted by man.Further down are Turkey oak and English oak forests and lastly Mediterranean greenery and Holm oak. The fi r tree is also worthy of mention, known on these parts as the “Pigello”, which is native to some areas and planted by man in others.

The forest has been the source of sustenance for people in the Amiata region for centuries; foresters and car-penters, coal merchants and mule drivers who transported the wood and, especially, chestnuts, the most wide-spread nuts in the area and so vital to the local people that the chestnut tree is known as the “bread tree”. .

The autumn harvesting of fruit has been one of the most important times of the year for centuries. It is not so important today, but the beautiful vegetation of the centuries-old plants is well worth seeing.The richness of the Amiata area is not only due to its natural beauty and forests, but is more deeply embedded, where large streams provide crystalline water to nearly the whole province, while below the layers of lava, ancient sources of cinnabar are testament to the importance of mineral activities in the past.

Il Monte Amiata - The mountain which gives its name to the mountainous area of Grosseto Province. The mountain is rich in mineral sources and resources, and is a tourist destination all year round, thanks to its snow-covered peak in the winter and the possibility in the warmer seasons of magnifi cent walks in the beech forests which cover it.

Il Monte Labbro - Next to Monte Amiata, this is the highest peak in the mountainous area. Its sides are covered in arable fi elds, stone quarries and pastures. The pathway leading to the peak is of signifi cant interest, as it leads to the Tower of David, the nineteenth century monument dedicated to David Lazzaretti, the founder of the Giuris-davidici religious and political movement, known as the “Amiata Prophet”.

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURETHE AMIATA AREA

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Although this was a diffi cult area to inhabit in the past, due to the ruggedness of the land, its plains and mountainous areas, Grosseto Province boasts, and, especially, shares with its visitors a cultural heritage rich in testimonies: the land of noble Etrus-cans fi rstly and then that of the ingenious Romans later, the un-contrasted bastion of powerful feudal families, which became the refuge of brigands throughout central Italy in the 19th century. An exciting story which has left an indelible mark on the land, archaeology, monuments, still intact medieval villages and, consequently, in the numerous museums. The need to deal with such a wide-ranging and varied historical and cultural offer has led to the realisation of a Museum System, including an Internet website: www.museidimaremma.it, with the objective of rationalising and promoting the exhibition structure and improving the cultural output of the area.

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The strong presence of these two great civilisations, Etruscans and Romans, in the Maremma is shown by the in-numerable archaeological sites throughout the area.

NORTH - This part of the Maremma, which is essentially a mineral producing area, contains the remains of furnaces, various inhabited centres and necropolis which confi rm the past importance of mineral extraction and all the connected activities.

Lago dell’Accesa archaeological area - This is located in the area of Massa Marittima about 7 km from the town, in La Pesta. The area surrounding the lake has until now brought various inhabited centres and necropolis to light, dating back to the late 7th century and the 6th century B.C.Necropolis and ruins of the ancient Etruscan city of Vetulonia - Known as Vetluna or Vatluna to the Etruscans and now known as Vetulonia, in the Castiglione della Pescaia area, was one of the most important Etruscan cities, due to its strategic location between Populonia, Roselle and Marsiliana. The most signifi cant ruins in the necropolis include the Tomba della Pietrera and Tomba del Diavolino II.

CENTRE - The archaeological importance of the central part of the Maremma is especially due to the ancient city of Roselle, one of the rare ancient settlements which has not been taken over by a modern centre. This has enabled archaeologists to operate without limitations, enabling visitors to appreciate the historical development of the city from its foundation to the Middle Ages.

The Etruscan-Roman city of Roselle - Located a few kilometres from the city of Grosseto, dominating the ancient mouth of the Ombrone. The perimeter walls are entirely preserved, and enclosed a vast area rich in public and private buildings, farmland and pastures. The various houses, the Forum, the House of the Impluvium and amphitheatre are of signifi cant interest.

SOUTH - The southern part of the Maremma is also rich in ruins and archaeological sites, thanks to the presence of important water sources, the Fiora and Albegna, along which numerous settlements have been found. The rock hewn centre of Vitozza, in the Sorano area, merits a mention, as it is considered as one of the major rock hewn settlements in Italy. Characterised by the caves dug out of the tufa rock, this area has been inhabited by humans from prehistoric times right up to the 21st century.

The fortifi ed settlement of Ghiaccio Forte - Located near Scansano, the settlement was conceived as a centre for the defence and control of the Etruscan area. Some of the perimeter walls and part of the urban layout are still visible.The Necropolis of Sovana - An important archaeological area containing some monumental tombs of great beauty, such as the Tomba Ildebranda and the Tomba della Sirena, and the special attraction of the columbarium.

HISTORY AND CULTURETHE ETRUSCANS

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Pitigliano “Vie Cave” - Enormous corridors dug and cut with minute detail from the lava rock by the Etrus-cans, dark tunnels which are unique, as no other civilisation have ever made anything similar. Some of them are still accessible.The remains of the city of Cosa - Constructed on a rocky promontory, this ancient Roman colony, now Ansedonia near Orbetello, controlled the territories conquered by the Etruscans. Some sites are still accessible, such as the House of skeletons.

Throughout the middle ages, the dynasty of the Aldobrandeschi was predominant throughout the area. Traces remain in nearly all the settlements in the Province, with the remains of the buildings around which the urban layout was developed.

Massa Marittima - Considered as the gem of the Middle Ages for its beauty and the signifi cance of its build-ings, the Duomo fi rst and foremost, the city is historical for being a free commune in the 13th century and for the drafting of the First Mining Code, an example of legislation regulating the use of mines, the main activity in the area.Scarlino - Dominating by the imposing Rocca Pisana, Scarlino was one of the many settlements owned by the Aldobrandeschi family. Medieval buildings are preserved in the village.Santa Fiora - Medieval centre developed around the Aldobrandeschi fortifi cations, of which some parts still remain. The terracotta sculptures of Andrea della Robbia are of signifi cant importance, and can be seen inside the Pieve delle SS. Flora e Lucilla, as is the Peschiera, an ancient trout farm and then a beautiful and original park.Arcidosso - A suggestive hamlet in the Amiata area; the ancient part of the village is a semi-circle built around the Aldobrandeschi Rocca.Magliano in Toscana - Surrounded by imposing walls which still surround the medieval centre, which contains the Palazzo dei Priori and Palazzo del Capitano among others.Capalbio - Attractive due to its medieval layout, which is still almost entirely intact, to such an extent that it is still possible to walk along the ancient pathway around the whole length of the perimeter walls.

HISTORY AND CULTURETHE MIDDLE AGES

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There were three major families apart from the Aldobrandeschi pre-eminent in the Middle Ages, who succeeded one another over the centuries as leaders of the various territories comprising the Maremma. There are still traces of them in the walls, monuments and palaces which now make up the rich historical heritage of this area. The presence in the Maremma region of the Orsini, a powerful Roman patrician family, dates back to the Middle Ages and lasted until the second half of the 15th century. The imposing fortresses of Sorano and Pitigliano are proof of their presence.

Subsequently, the Medici and Lorena families were supporters of reclamation in the Grosseto area, which affected large portions of land and carried on in following centuries. There is still ample testimony of their importance, such as the walls around the historical centre of Grosseto, the Leopoldine rock in Sorano and the large foundry in Follonica, both wanted by the Lorena family. The presence of the Sforza family in Santa Fiora is also of undoubted signifi cance, although to a smaller part of the area, remembered for two twin works in the Sforza family villa in Castell’Azzara and the Pomonte Farm in Scansano.

Pitigliano - Its great attraction lies in the fact that it is a hamlet completely hewn out of tufa rock. It contains may historical testimonies, including the Jewish ghetto, due to which this small hamlet was known as “Little Jerusalem” in the past.Sorano - An ancient hamlet of Etruscan origin which was governed by important families, of which numerous traces remain today.Grosseto - The main city in the province, without the chaos typical of modern cities. The historical centre, sur-rounded by Medieval walls, has numerous sites of interest, including the six bastions of the defensive belt and numerous monuments, churches and museums illustrating the history of the area.Follonica - The village was created as an inhabited centre following the construction of the “Royal and Imperial Foundries” by Leopold II of Tuscany, although its roots are linked to the presence of the Etruscans in nearby Populonia. The church of Saint Leopold is interesting, as it is the only Italian church with a cast iron façade.Castell’Azzara - This unusual name probably derives from the fact that it was won in a game of dice by Boniface of the Aldobrandeschi. The historical centre is characterised by its steep and tortuous streets.

HISTORY AND CULTUREFOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE MEDICI,ORSINI AND LORENA FAMILIES

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Founded in 1557 following the transfer from the Spanish to the Sienese of the occupied territories, this was a small Spanish enclave for almost 300 years, including Orbetello, the promontory of Monte Ar-gentario and Talamone, and an important garrison due to its strategic position as a bridgehead in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Orbetello - Capital of the Garrison State, Italo Balbo made it famous as the starting point for the fi rst transatlantic fl ights. It is now a tranquil lagoon town dedicated to fi sh farming and tourism.

Promontorio del Monte Argentario - The Gar-rison State has left numerous signifi cant fortifi ca-tions on the Promontory, including the fortress in the historical centre of Porto S. Stefano and Forte Stella, unique because of its fi ve-pointed shape.

Talamone - Was one of the most flourishing ports in the Tyrrhenian in the 14th century and the location of pirate excursions and invasions. It is renowned for the stop made by Garibaldi during his famous march.

Until the last century, mining was the main economic activity in the so-called “Metal-bearing Hills” and the numer-ous mines located in the seven communes in the area represent an important historical heritage to be recovered, preserved and valorised. the Parco Tecnologico e Archeologico delle Colline Metallifere Grossetane (The Technologi-cal and Archaeological Park of the Grosseto Metalliferous Hills ) was created on this basis, and can be entered through “doors”, some of which are actual mines, in which tourists can have guided visits, go down the mines, visit thematic museums or walk along suggestive pathways through the Biancane Park, where the columns of steam rising from the ground create a very particular atmosphere.

Tel. [+39] 0564.484343 - Fax [+39] 0564.484381www.parcocollinemetallifere.it - parcominerario@provincia.grosseto.it

The Teatro delle Rocce (Theatre of Rocks), a spectacular arena for shows and concerts dug out of an old quarry used for the production of chalk, the material used for fi lling in mines, is a prime example of how it has been possible to revaluate an area linked to mining in the past.

Gavorrano - Visit by prior arrangement Tel. [+39] 0566.846231 - Numero verde 800.915.777

www.teatrodellerocce.it

There was also signifi cant mining activity in the Amiata area, especially due to the presence of deposits of cin-nabar, known since Etruscan times. Although they cannot be visited, there are numerous mines in the Amiata area which are testimony to its mining heritage.

HISTORY AND CULTUREINDUSTRIAL

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The variety of subject matter and relics that have until now been found in the area have meant that numerous mu-seums have been opened of all sizes and all equally interesting.The museums in the Maremma are divided into the following subject areas:

Archaeology - Archaeology museum in Massa Marittima, Castel di Pietra documentary centre in Gavorrano, Territorial documentary centre in Scarlino, Archaeology and art museum of the Maremma and Videolab in Grosseto, “Isidoro Falchi” archaeology museum in Vetulonia, civic archaeology museum, A. Manzi “City of the living – City of the dead” open-air archaeology museum and Medieval and Renaissance museum in the Orsini Fortress in Pitigliano, prehistoric and proto-historic museum of the Valle del Fiora in Manciano, archaeology museum (Ciacci Collection) in Saturnia, archaeology museum in Scansano, the permanent exhibition in the Span-ish fortress: Underwater memories in Porto S. Stefano, archaeology museum and permanent exhibition of the Talamone seafront in Orbetello, archaeology museum of the city of Cosa at Ansedonia.Ethnic-anthropological - Ancient olive press and ancient carpentry shop in Massa Marittima, Jewish museum in Pitigliano, farming culture museum in Albinia, David Lazzaretti Study Centre in Arcidosso, house museum in Monticello Amiata, Santa Caterina ethnographical museum in Santa Caterina, permanent exhibition at the Spanish fortress: Axe-making masters at Porto S. Stefano, rural culture museum in Pian dei Bichi.Museale della vite e del vino - Food and wine museums in Montenero d’Orcia, Scansano and Roccastrada.Industrial archaeology - Mining museum and art and history of mining museum in Massa Marittima, Natural mineral park in Gavorrano, iron and cast iron museum in Follonica, Monte Amiata mercury mines museum in in Santa Fiora.Art collections - Religious art and contemporary art collection in Massa Marittima, “A. Modigliani” civic art collection in Follonica, religious art collection of the diocese of Grosseto, Palazzo Orsini museum in Pitigliano, Castel del Piano art collection.Aquariums - Communal aquarium in Grosseto, Costa d’Argento Mediterranean aquarium in Porto S. Stefano, Orbetello Lagoon aquarium in Talamone.Nature museums - Maremma natural history museum in Grosseto, Casa Rossa Ximenes multimedia museum in Castiglione della Pescaia.

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Artistic parks merit separate discussion, as they are areas in which art complements the surrounding environment better than anywhere else.

Il Giardino dei Tarocchi - (The Tarot Garden ) - Based on the Güell Park by Gaudie and the Parco dei Mostri in Bomarzo, Niki De Saint Phalle, a French-American artist (1930-2002) has represented all the magic of tarot cards through colourful and imposing sculptures which perfectly complement the Tuscan landscape, in Garavicchio, a few kilometres from Capalbio.

Tel. [+39] 0564.895122 - Fax: [+39] 0564.895700www.nikidesaintphalle.com - tarotg@tin.it

Il Giardino di Daniel Spoerri - (The Daniel Spoerri Garden) - In harmony with typically mountainous greenery, this major col-lection of works in Seggiano at the foot of Monte Amiata, collected over the years by the Swiss artist Daniel Spoerri, is an ideal representation of the human desire for eternity and the natural environment which, because of its cyclical nature, makes its surrounds eternal.

Tel./Fax [+39] 0564.950026www.danielspoerri.org - info@danielspoerri.org

Il Giardino dei Suoni di Paul Fuchs - (The Paul Fuchs Garden of Sounds) - Located in Boccheggiano in the Montieri area, this garden is an oasis lost in time. More than twenty sculptures in iron, bronze and copper merged into the environment are the result of careful artistic studies, and also mathematical and engineering application, by Paul Fuchs, a sculptor and musician. Visitors are impressed by the sounds generated by their movement, which are perfectly in harmony with the surrounds.

Visit by prior arrangement Tel./Fax [+39] 0566.998221

www.paulfuchs.com - paul.fuchs@tiscalinet.it

Viaggio di ritorno - (Return journey) - Rodolfo Lacquaniti, a bio-architect, is the creator and author of “Return journey”, a journey in the opposite direction to the genetic code. The journey begins in the natural area of what was the Buriano marshes, in the Castiglione della Pescaia area and is made us-ing waste materials of various sorts collected almost entirely in the area. One of the most signifi cant items, also because of its size, is the “Large whale”, made with fi shing nets (25x5x4 metres).

Visit by prior arrangementTel./Fax [+39] 0564.948904

www.rodolfolacquaniti.com - r.lacquaniti@tiscali.it

HISTORY AND CULTUREARTISTIC PARKS

It is very easy to combine a holiday dedi-cated to discovering the territory to relaxa-tion or sporting activities in the province of Grosseto, an area in which everything is based on the grandeur of the natural environment, the mild climate and the beautiful landscape.

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The presence of spas in the Maremma area is well documented since ancient times. The ancient spas of Roselle, Osa, Bagnolo, Petriolo and Bagnore are proof of the extent to which this is true. Today, Saturnia, near Manciano, is a well known and accredited spa, although there are also other smaller spas and baths in the area.

The Baths of Saturnia - Known since Etruscan times, the Baths of Saturnia are now a prestigious spa. The establishment is constructed on top of the stream of sulphurous water which originates at a depth of 200 metres at a temperature of 37°.

Golf has been one of the up and coming sports in the Maremma for some years now. Four 18-hole courses and one 9-hole practice course ensure that golfers have a wide-ranging choice of technically impeccable courses in different surroundings, as only the Maremma countryside can boast.

Argentario Golf Club (18 holes) - A spectacular course surrounded by Mediterranean greenery, the course was awarded the prize as best golf course by a renowned periodical in the sector in 2007.

Via Acquedotto Leopoldino - Porto Ercole.Tel. [+39] 0564.810292 - Fax [+39] 0564.810895

www.argentariogolfresortspa.it - info@argentariogolfresortspa.it

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Tel. [+39] 0564.600111Fax [+39] 0564 600863 www.termedisaturnia.it

info@termedisaturnia.it

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Golf Club Punta Ala (18 holes) - Active since 1964, this was the fi rst golf course in the Maremma region, and is located in a panoramic area of Punta Ala.

Via del Golf, 1 - Punta AlaTel. [+39] 0564.922121 - Fax [+39] 0564.920182

www.puntaala.net/golf - golf@puntaala.net

Golf Club Toscana (18 holes) - Luxury and prestige is a perfect combination to describe the Golf Club To-scana, which was one of the top 10 emerging Italian golf courses in 2003.

Loc. Il Pelagone, 28 - GavorranoTel. [+39] 0566.820471 - Fax [+39] 0566.820472

www.golfclubtoscana.com - www.pelagone.com - toscanagolf@libero.it

Terme di Saturnia Golf Club (18 holes) - The latest course in the Maremma region, it combines the pleasure of playing sport in harmony with the natural benefi ts of the thermal springs.

Loc. Terme di Saturnia - MancianoTel. [+39] 0564.600844 - Fax [+39] 0564.600884

www.termedisaturnia.it - segreteriagolf@termedisaturnia.it

Maremmello Golf Club (9 holes) - In the heart of the Maremma region, this course is favoured by a mild climate which enables it to stay open all year.

Loc. Maremmello - FonteblandaTel. [+39] 0564.886217 - Fax [+39] 0564.884941

www.maremmello.it - maremmellogolf@virgilio.it

RELAXING AND LEISUREDIVING

The seabed along this stretch of coastline, with its different scenery, is among the most beautiful and unspoilt in the Mediterranean Sea and is a must for diving afi cionados. There are numerous places for diving providing differ-ent itineraries, each with its own attraction and originality. A network of specialised diving centres along the coast enables both professionals and amateurs of this sport to dive to varying depths to admire the ecosystem of the Mediterranean.

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RELAXING AND LEISURECYCLING

RELAXING AND LEISURESKIING

An ideal pastime which combines sporting activity and the discovery and respect of the environment, cycling has a wide-ranging network of itineraries in the Maremma region, with its extremely varied territory, perfect for its climactic conditions and rich in attractions because of the varied landscapes it offers.The website www.maremmabike.it contains information on the itineraries and facilities providing services for cyclists.

For those who love the snow and connected activities, the Monte Amiata area provides ski-lifts to the downhill slopes and cross-country skiing sites with the most modern equipment. Expert ski instructors and schools for beginners and children are available to skiers.

It is only natural that an area as varied and complex as the Province of Grosseto should have an equally rich and varied gastronomic heritage. As in the best Tus-can tradition, wine is the most important item on the table, and the red and white wines produced in the area are a perfect accompaniment to the strong fl avours of pappardelle al cinghiale (home made pasta with wild board sauce), the most renowned dish in the Maremma region, and the milder ones of the classical tortelli al ragù (stuffed pasta with meat sauce) and acquacotta, and the seafood fl avours of the soups and other fi sh-based dishes.

The valorisation of the area is also expressed through the re-discovery of products that time and the modern economy have until now ignored. This is the case of Maremma saffron, which was farmed in the Middle Ages in the Campagnatico area and has now re-emerged as the Traditional Food-stuff Product of Tuscany.

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The various PDO and GPDO in the area are valorised through the promotion of these products with the natural, cultural and historical attractions in the area. The province has three Wine Trails:

Monteregio Wine and Food Trail - PDO Monteregio di Massa MarittimaVia Todini, 1/3 - Massa MarittimaTel. [+39] 0566.902756 - Fax [+39] 0566.940095www.stradavino.it - info@stradavino.it

Colli di Maremma Wine and Food Trail - GPDO: Morellino di Scnasano, PDO: Pitigliano White, Parrina, Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario, Capalbio, SovanaP.za del Pretorio, 4 - ScansanoTel./Fax [+39] 0564.507381www.stradavinimaremma.it - collidimaremma@tiscali.it

Montecucco Wine Trail and Amiata Food Trail - PDO: MontecuccoP.le Capitano Bruchi, 1 - Cinigiano Tel. [+39] 0564.994630 - Fax [+39] 0564.994898www.stradadelvinomontecucco.it - info@stradadelvinomontecucco.it

The wide-range of quality labels available in the Province of Grosseto include many renowned local specialities, including:Monte Amiata chestnuts PGIExtra-virgin olive oil PGIWhite veal PGISeggiano extra-virgin olive oil PGITuscan ham PDOTuscan pecorino cheese PDOTosca Pasta “AGRIQUALITÀ”Purest Maremma saffron TSGPickled artichokes TSGStracchino soft cheese TSGHoneydew honey TSGSfratto (typical sweet) TSGSmoked eel TSGMullet roe TSGWild boar sausage TSG

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There are also several gastronomic specialities known as Slow Food Presidia. These are local products which are almost extinct, genuine treasures of the traditional cuisine once boasted by the Maremma region, the production of which is now protected.

Orbetello mullet roe (salted and dried mullet roe)Tuscan Sea Skipjack (large fish in the tuna family)Maremmana Cattle (long-horn cattle raised in the wild)Sfratto dei Goym (typical sweet produced in Pitigliano and Sorano, a symbol of the combination of Jewish and Maremma cuisine).

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