
Campagnatico
If
you believe in fairy tales you’re welcome.
Try to climb this sweet hill and stare at the horizon just
listening: you’ll hear the presence of the men
who have been down these roads, who have been exploiting
these woods and have been looking at sea as a source
of life and freedom, climbing mountains to search for
a shelter or to find new ways.
For
those who wish for a close up meeting with archeology,
moving a few kilometers from Campagnatico you will find
the marvels of Roselle (it’s open to visitors from
8 in the morning until dawn) with its impressive city
walls, the Etruscan necropolis, the forum and the civil
Basilica.
For nature lovers it’s possible to visit the ‘Parco dell’Uccellina’,
one of the most suggestive natural oasis in Europe (it only takes 30 minutes
to reach it). The park is a protected area where you find the endemic species
of Maremma, but also flamingos, and where you can horse ride in a huge pine-forest.
For those looking for complete relax there are the Terme del Petriolo, a rare
example of a medieval thermal system. Last but not least there’s the sea
with the refined worldliness of Castiglione della Pescaia and Punta Ala or with
the wide beach of Marina di Grosseto. With an all day trip it is possible to
reach Giglio island or stop in the enchanting Orbetello lagune visiting some
suggestive sea villages like Talamone.
Excursions
Already
from the arrival journey it is possible to have an
idea of how this suggestive medieval village is the
perfect centre for many excursions (the “Locanda del
Glicine” can organize them) which can be artistic,
historical-archeological, naturalistic or simply
amusing. Campagnatico opens the doors to the Val
d’Orcia, so that in only 30 minutes it is possible
to reach Montalcino, the home of Brunello, one the
greatest wines in the world, or Pienza, a jewel of
architecture, or Siena, one of the most beautiful
cities in the world.
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