Castiglione della Pescaia

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pros

•  The old fortress with its small streets
•  The gateway to a more authentic Maremma

cons

•  It is overrun in summer
•  The prices may be a little over the top

Visit Castiglione della Pescaia

• To see

  The historical centre of Castiglione, which dominates the new town and the small port from its citadel.
  
  In Castiglione: the 16th centuryChurch of San Giovanni Battista (Saint John the Baptist).
  
  In Massed Marittima: the main monuments, like the Cathedral of San Cerbone (a Romanesque-style cathedral), the Palazzo dei Priori and the Palazzo del Podestà, can be found around the Piazza Garibaldi, in the heart of town.
  
  InScarlino: the Rocca aldobrandesca or Castle of Scarlino, a fortress dating from the 10th century.

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  To do

  Once you've visited the centre of Castiglione, you will find many villages in the surrounding areas which are definitely worth a trip: Scarlino, Massed Marittima, and Gavorrano. Going deeper into Maremma, you will come across small towns and villages displaying that Medieval aspect which makes up the charm of the region. Not to mention that the road is scattered with restaurants and agritourism establishments, which are perfect for an improvised stop to, for example, discover the local gastronomy.
  
  Towards the north: following the sea, you will come across the headland of Punta Ala. Located just opposite the small, uninhabited Sparviero Island, the headland tapers off into the small port of the same name. This is a rather elegant seaside town that is especially striking for its surrounding landscapes. Although it isn't classified as a protected zone yet, it has been declared "of regional interest"; an official status which protects it from certain threats.
  
  Towards the south: continuing along the sea, you will arrive at Monte Argentario and Oporto Ercole. This zone of protected nature affords particularly authentic landscapes. As the story goes, it is in Oporto Ercole that Caravvagio died in 1610; today, the small town is mostly known for being a luxurious and elegant tourist destination.
  
  Traditional Festivals: the Balestro del Girifalco, a medieval tournament which is held in Massa Marittima twice a year: the fourth Sunday in May and the second Sunday in August.

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• To try

  Castiglione della Pescaia is a small seaside town, which means there are plenty of fish dishes to try, which are generally served with tomatoes of some form. However, it also serves as the gateway to Maremma, which is why you can also find game meat specialities here, such as wild boar or hare.

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  To bring back

  The mention of Maremma evokes the idea of Tuscany and, by analogy, "the fantastically wealthy food and wine culture". You will of course have the opportunity to purchase some olive oil, which you can buy from a large, popular manufacturer, an independent artisan, or even an organic producer. That's not to mention all the different flavours you will be able to find. As for wine, the choice is just as vast.

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