Argentario
Thanks to its particular shape, it boasts an infinite variety of landscapes all concentrated within a short distance each from the other: we can move from sandy beaches to gorges and rocky bays, stupendous cliffs and Mediterranean scrub-land, infinite pinewoods, the lagoon, and what was once an island, Monte Argentario.
All these differences sum up the essence of a place that has for centuries been visited and appreciated by ancient as well as modern travelers.
Its particular nature, its nearness to Rome, the islands of Giglio and Giannutri, the lagoon that ties Monte Argentario to the continent thanks to two thin strips of land and its many picturesquely perched historic villages, make this one of the most exclusive and best-loved vacation centers in Italy.
There are numerous ports of call for motor and sailing yachts, Porto Santo Stefano & Porto Ercole being just the two most characteristic; then there are golf courses, luxury resorts, historic residences for rent, real-estate investment and luxuriant countryside, making the Argentario the pearl of Tuscany.
Above all, the Port of Cala Galera is a desirable haunt for VIPs, who tie up their yachts there and take a walk along the promenade at Porto Ercole, for a quiet and relaxing evening wander to find characteristic restaurants with terraces overlooking the sea and tasty cooking with fresh locally-caught fish.
Orbetello, Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole, Ansedonia, Grosseto and Talamone are the main centers of population, but there are numerous small places no less interesting in terms of history and art.
Saracen and Spanish influence are clearly seen in the particular architecture of the coastal towns and also in the clearly Spanish ruined fortifications.
In the distant past, these parts were subject to raids by corsairs, with consequent influence on the architecture with its particular fascination.
A stay on the Argentario will capture your heart and make you fall in love with the sea and the nearby countryside, a place where simplicity and frivolity happily coexist and where even the most demanding travelers can satisfy their needs.
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