Castiglione della Pescaia

A SEASIDE TOWN SURROUNDED BY MEDIEVAL CHARM

Castiglione della Pescaia has a particular extension involving the Tyrrhenian coast and much of the maremma. A beautiful area of Tuscany that owes its fortune to the proximity of the sea making it a beautiful seaside resort.

The Rocca Aragonese that dominates the characteristic Harbour area is surrounded by a boundary wall dating back to medieval times. The Middle Ages is the period that led to the construction of fascinating structures still visible today around this charming place in Tuscany. Among these Castiglione Castello, a medieval village not far from the seaside and that allows you to immerse yourself in the history of this part of the Maremma.

 

Traditions

The Palio Marinaro di Castiglione is one of the oldest traditions of the seaside resort. On this occasion, every year on the Bruna's river, the five districts will compete with Spears in a rowing race for two kilometers.

 

Typical products

His attitude of enchanting place halfway between place of sea and land makes it a perfect place to enjoy traditional Tuscan specialties.

The excellent fish and seafood dishes show the delicacy of Maremma, ideal to be served with wine suitable as the "Bianco di Pitigliano DOC".

Grilled meat or the great Tuscan salami flavor from the countryside are combined instead with a good "Morellino di Scansano DOC".