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Best Places to Eat
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Grantosco (
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Il Pellicano (
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Il Tufo Allegro (
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La Tana del Brillo Parlante (
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Best Places to Stay
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La Fattoria di Tatti (
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Le Camere del Ceccottino (
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Montebelli Agriturismo & Country Hotel (
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Pieve di Caminino (
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THREE PERFECT DAYS
Day 1: Città del Tufa
Though the Etruscans have left their mark on towns, cities and landscapes throughout this region, the
southeast corner is a particularly rich repository of their heritage. Make your way to picturesque Pit-
igliano, where you should have lunch, and then explore the neighbouring settlements of Sorano and
Sovana to see Etruscan necropolises, visit archaeological museums and explore a network of mysteri-
ous
vie cave
(sunken roads). If there's any time left in your day, consider a brief stop at the Società
Agricola Terenzi to sample its award-winning Morellino di Scansano.
Day 2: Parco Regionale della Maremma
Head to this regional park to walk, bicycle, canoe or horse-ride through the wild natural scenery.
While here, enjoy a farm experience at Agienza Regionale Agricola di Alberese, where the famous
butteri
(Maremmese cowboys) ride the range. At the end of the day, consider visiting the quirky
Giardino dei Tarocchi, a sculpture garden near Capalbio.
Day 3: Massa Marittima
Not many tourists make it to this medieval hill town crowning the Colline Metallifere (metal-produ-
cing hills) at the top end of the region, but that's their loss. Spend the morning wandering the narrow
streets and handsome piazzas of the historic centre (be sure to visit the
duomo
) before moving on to
explore the geologically fascinating sites around Monterotondo Marittimo, or the Etruscan-era settle-
ment at Vetulonia.
