THE MEDITERRANEAN TUSCANY

The colours and the scents of Tuscany blend with the lights and
fragrance of the Mediterranean Sea along the Costa degli Etruschi
(Etruscan Coast).
The Etruscan sites, the crystal-clear sea, the mediaeval villages,
the natural parks and reserves, all make this land of Tuscany unique.
Here every season of the year has its own striking beauty. You can
choose; first of all the sea, edged with long beaches that border
shady pinewoods or cliffs carved by the wind and the waves. This is
living corner of the Mediterranean Sea. Then Nature. The environment,
which is incredibly rich, shelters botanical oases, sanctuaries of
fauna, woods and thick pine forests.
The countryside is crossed by the prestigious Wine Route,
characterised by noble vines and silver olive trees. The magic
itinerary unwinding between the sea and the countryside gives you the
opportunity to discover artistic, cultural and architectural
treasures, the heritage of this land. The Etruscans have left
important traces of their past presence, such as the only necropolis
ever built by the sea nearest Gulf of Baratti and Populonia Castle.
The medieval villages of the Etruscan Coast situated between the see
and the hills or set in the green countryside, have the privilege of
making s long ancient past live again. Campiglia Marittima,
Suvereto, Bolgheri, Massa Marittima are characterised by paved lanes,
silent churches, museums, old graft shops and buildings overlooked by
towers. A sort of fairy-like itinerary reveals Etruscan, Roman and
Medicean archaeological remains, castles, parish churches, small
historical theatres and villas half-hidden in the green vegetation,
an ideal setting for summer concerts and shows

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF ETRUSCAN COAST

The beaches, both free or equipped, are a part of the costa that has
been well conserved during the times, with an easy access to the
beach and few minutes far from Residence la Contessa.

Dunes, pinewoods and costal woods, with a lot of protected areas,
maintain for the most part the features of the vegetal cover.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK OF BARATTI AND POPULONIA

It stretches from the slopes of the promontory of Piombino and the
Gulf of Baratti, where the Etruscan and Roman town of Populonia rose,
known since ancient times for the intense metallurgical activity
linked to the production of iron. From Spring 2007, the Park includes
not only the necropolis and the industrial buildings still visible
today, but also the acropolis of Populonia with its temples and
thermal buildings, and the medieval monastery of San Quirico. Within
the Park, at the experimental centre, on specific days ay certain
times, adults and children can discover the ancient working
techniques employed for stone and ceramic.

ETRUSCAN MUSEUM GASPARRI

Situated in Populonia. Created in 1959, this museum displays the
private gallery of the Gasparri family, put together in early 20th
century with finds from Etruscan necropolis of Baratti and Villanovan
necropolis of Poggio delle Granate. Over 2000 items, including
Etruscan and imported pottery: Etruscan, Campania and Attic vases,
Etruscan candelabra in iron and lead, jugs, bucchero (black Etruscan
pottery) work and fibulae.

THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF THE TERRITORY OF POPULONIA

Situated in the historical centre of Piombino, facing the sea, it
represents the natural completion to the visit of the Park of Baratti.
Using evocative reconstructions of the landscape, ancient activities
and settings, the museum illustrates the transformations of the
promontory, from prehistory to the modern era.

THE ARCHAELOGICAL MINES PARK OF SAN SILVESTRO
Situated behind Campiglia Marittima and the promontory of Piombino,
it covers 450 hectares, and it contains unique examples of the mining
and metallurgical cycle, from the Etruscan era to the present day.


CENTRE CARAPAX
Place: Venelle - Massa Marittima (GR)

Unique structure in Italy for scientific research, the recovery, the
reproduction and reintroduction of turtles, both Italian and exotic.
The Centre Carapax hosts not only a thousand turtles coming from all
over the world, but also a colony of white storks, now became extinct
in Italy, as regards a project to recovery the migration way of these
race from Europe to Africa. The centre is open to the public and it
also has a game park equipped for children and a teaching area. The
best periods to visit the centre are Spring and Autumn.


AMUSEMENT PARK CAVALLINO MATTO

Place: Marina di Castagneto (LI)
Cavallino Matto is an amusement park for kids and children where fun
is guaranteed also for adults!
It’s worth spending some time in Marina di Castagneto, to give to
your family a day full of laughs and games.


A WATER PARK ACQUA VILLAGE

The Acqua Village Follonica, located in Follonica, nearby Grosseto,
is really great for the fans of water amusements of all ages!
The structure of Acqua Village of Follonica is made up of dozens
attractions.
You can enjoy the group of the 8 fantastic slides, among them
Kamikaze (the tallest and longest slide with final bounce in the
empty space) and Anaconda (spiral-shaped slides) and Surfing Hill
water hills to go down at high speed, jump on the elastic carpets or
play funny beach volley or “soap”soccer plays, where the ball
flickers on the water.