Castiglione della Pescaia and the Provincial Nature Reserve Diaccia Botrona

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Castiglione della Pescaia is one of the most popular and well-equipped bathing centres in the Maremma, one of the most efficient and attractive destinations in Tuscany. The old center is perched on an outcropping of Monte Petriccio and, with its embattled towers, overlooks one of the loveliest landscapes in the Maremma. Its massive offensive walls with their 11 towers, 3 gates and the 15th century castle have kept their medieval fascination, as have the narrow stone streets, ancient portals and ever present niches and arcades.

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The following frazioni are part of the comune Castiglione della Pescaia: Ampio, Buriano, Macchiascandona, Pian d'Alma, Pian di Rocca, Ponti di Badia, Punta Ala, Riva del Sole, Roccamare, Rocchette, Tirliandn Vetulonia.

The ancient lake Prile once stretched to the east of the town, an Etruscan possession before it became the Roman Portus Traianus. With the passage of time, the lake began to dry up and was replaced by a vast marshland, subsequently reclaimed as part of the work promoted by the Grand duke Leopold.

The nature reserve of the Diaccia Botrona is what remains of that area today. It is considered one of the most significant wetlands in Italy with its rare ecosystem of international importance.(2)

The town is an ancient fishing village, as indicated by the name Pescaia. Pleasure boats of all types dock in the picturesque canal harbour and every evening fishing boats return with their catch. The vast expanse of surrounding vegetation offers refuge to a large and spectacular bird community living in harmony amid a diversified flora.(2) Within the area it is possible to walk, bike or horseback ride along paved roads or pathways that penetrate the underbrush across pine needles and moss. The sea is uncontaminated and the long beaches of fine, white sand stretch to the edge of the pine forest. A tourist can easily find everything he wants for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and other seaside amusements and can just as easily find quiet, secluded beaches for contemplating nature, far from the lively and crowded bathing establishments.(2) Main sights There are many fascinating spots around Castiglione della Pescaia that deserve a visit. Vetulonia is one of the most important Etruscan cities where it is possible to visit a necropolis and an archaeological museum. The town of Tirli, known for its simple and genuine cooking, makes it easy to see what life in the Maremma of old was like. The ancient town of Buriano offers a medieval castle and a spectacular view over the Maremma. And finally, about 15 km from Castiglione della Pescaia, is Punta Ala. This tourist resort is famous for well appointed bathing establishments, excellent hotels and, most especially, for its modern and fully equipped port, considered one of the best in the Mediterranean. Other attractions are the castle, the Pieve di San Giovanni Battista and the itinerary towards the Eremo di Sant'Anna.


Ripida circonvallazione attorno a Castiglione della Pescaia	The Maremma Coast, taken from the Old Town of Castiglione della Pescaia	Castiglione della Pescaia, veduta del centro storico

Castiglione della Pescaia	La Porta Urbica, Castiglione della Pescaia	Castello di Castiglione della Pescaia

Pieve di San Giovanni Battista	Pieve di San Giovanni Battista, ingresso	Pieve di San Giovanni Battista, campanile
Nature reserve Diaccia Botrona and Casa Rossa Ximenes The Nature Reserve of Diaccia Botrona extends for more than 1000 hectares of territory and is considered the most important wetland of Italy (since 1991 recognised also at an international level). It was set up in 1996 in the area that once was home to the old Lake Prile of up to 50 km squared, reclaimed in the nineteenth century. Currently the marshland takes up about 700 hectares at the back of the pinewood in Castiglione della Pescaia, extending along the plain that connects the seaside resort with Grosseto.[3] The visitors' center of the Multimedia Museum was created in the beautiful Casa Rossa Ximenes designed in 1765 by the environmentalist Leonardo Ximenes, and commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Pietro Leopoldo of Lorena. OPENiNG times FROM JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15 Everyday (except Monday) from 4 pm to 8.30 pm FROM SEPTEMBER 16 TO MARCH 31 Thursday to Sunday from 3 pm to sunset FROM APRiL 1 TO 14 JUNE Thursday to Sunday from 3.30 pm to 7 p.m


La Riserva Naturale della Diaccia Botrona e Castiglione della Pescaia	La Casa Rossa Ximenes	La Casa Rossa Ximenes

Il Padule della Diaccia Botrona e la Casa Rossa Ximenes	L'abbazia di San Pancrazio al Fango	Il Padule dall'Isola Clodia
Trekking in Toscana \| The best itineraries in Castiglione della Pescaia Castiglione della Pescaia Percorsi circolare da Tirli verso l'Eremo di Sant'Anna, una chiesetta immersa nel bosco \| 6 km\| 1,5 hours \| gpx Percorsi circolare verso l'Eremo di San Guglielmo di Malavalle \| 14,89 km \| 3 h \| gpx Itinerary to discover the remains of the Ximenes Aqueduct, the old mill and the Hermitage of Malavalle. Anello Riserva Naturale della Diaccia Botrona - La Rosa Cassa Ximenes - Baddia al Fango \| Il sentiero n° 31 o RET 010\| 14 km \| 3 ore circa \| gpx

Vista dell'Abbazia di San Pancrazio al Fango	Anello Riserva Naturale della Diaccia Botrona, sentiero n° 31 o RET 010	Anello Riserva Naturale della Diaccia Botrona

Forte delle Rocchette	Riserva Naturale Bandite di Scarlino	Cala Martina, la mattina. Anello Puntone - Cala Violina
A paradise for Kite and Wind Surf lovers
The Maremma coast, with its constant thermal wind, is ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Near Castiglione della Pescaia, in the Pinetina Sud area, next to Camping Etruria is the Professional Kite School Pks Beach. More to the south, just before Marina di Grosseto is a kitesurfing, windsurfing and SUP school, Kite Beach Fiumara. Pks Beach Adres: Strada Provinciale Della Collacchie Km. 25,6 Castiglione Della Pescaia, Kite Beach Fiumara Fiumara di San Leopoldo, 58100 Marina di Grosseto GR, Italië www.kitebeachfiumara.it
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Podere Santa Pia	Podere Santa Pia	Kite-surfing

Riserva Naturale Bandite di Scarlino	Cala Violina	Cala Martina
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TUSCANY: WHERE TO SWIM, SURF, HIKE AND EAT in Castiglione della Pescaia \| Usefull information about this seaside village, what books to read or movies to see, where to have dinner or lunch and where to find the best gelato in town. Exdellent blog by Katja Meier, author of Across the Big Blue Sea, her memoir about a Tuscan refugee home. La Casa Rossa Ximenes sul sito della Soprintendenza di Siena e Grosseto: comune di Castiglione della Pescaia -> catalogo n. 00163056, sbap-soprintendenza-siena-catalogo.it. A hike to a hidden hermitage: San Guglielmo a Malavalle. Hiking to Malavalle \| www.arttrav.com/tuscany/hike-hermitage-san-guglielmo-malavalle Mbt \| Map with all the mountainbike tracks of Castiglione della Pescaia \| www.sembola.it [1] Foto di Traveling in Tuscany [2] Fonte:AGENZIA PER IL TURISMO DELLA MAREMMA MAREMMA TOURISM BOARD V.le Monterosa, 206 - 58100 GROSSETO [3] Source: Traveling in Tuscany \| La Riserva Naturale della Diaccia Botrona - The Natural Reserve of Diaccia Botrona
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