Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 05 6463 3549;
www.fortezzahotel.it
;
Piazza Cairoli 5; d €75-140, ste €115-160; )
Fancy the idea
of sleeping in a medieval castle? If so, this comfortable hotel inside one of the fortress'
bastions is just what you're looking for. Many of its 16 rooms have spectacular views, but
the best is undoubtedly the massive 'La Torre' (Tower) suite.
Drinking
Cantina L'Ottava Rima
(
www.cantinaottavarima.com
;
Via del Borgo 25; noon-3pm & 6pm-midnight summer, 6pm-midnight
Thu & noon-3pm & 6pm-midnight Fri-Sun winter)
Carved out of the tufa, this casual
cantina
(wine bar) on a terraced walkway is a great place to sample local wines, mico brewed
beers and simple dishes (antipasto plates €12) that highlight quality Maremmese produce.
It's the best of a lacklustre range of cafes/eateries in the town.
WINE BAR
Information
The best
tourist office
( 05 6463 3099; 10am-1pm & 3-7pm Tue-Sun)
is at the
fortezza;
a
second branch in the centre of town isn't at all helpful.
Getting There & Away
Rama Mobilità
(
Click here
) buses travel to/from Pitigliano (€1.35, 10-20 minutes, four
daily) and Sovana (€1.35, 15 minutes, one daily).
The car park outside the Town Hall charges €0.50 per hour from 8am to 1pm and from
3pm to 8pm daily. Parking at the
fortezza
is free.
