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The Maremma Regional Park, also known as the Uccellina Park
is one of those places where nature still sets the pace of the day.
Here, the sea meets woods, pine forests, wild beaches and silent trails, offering experiences that can completely change the way you live Tuscany.
1. Walks: the Park among trails, woods and sea
Easy trails, often overlooking the sea or leading down to it, cross some of the most evocative landscapes in Tuscany.
• The A5 – Forest Trail is perfect for discovering the greenest side of the Uccellina hills, among Mediterranean trees, shrubs and the scents of the maquis.
• The A6 – Wildlife Trail is ideal at dawn or sunset: walking slowly and silently, you may spot fallow deer, wild boars and other animals coming out of the woods to feed.
• With the A7 – Bocca d’Ombrone, the landscape opens onto the vast views of the Ombrone plain, where land and sea seem to chase each other endlessly.
• For those looking for a relaxing walk through the pine forest, the A9 – I Valloni crosses one of the Park’s most unique areas, often called the “little Africa” of the Maremma.
• The A10 – Collelungo Beach trail leads to one of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches in Italy, between the green Uccellina hills and the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
2. By bike: the Park among white roads and open views
Between cycle paths, traffic-free roads and routes surrounded by nature, every itinerary offers a different feeling of freedom.
• The A7 – Foce Ombrone by bike route follows the cycle path to Marina di Alberese, before reaching the mouth of the river through meadows where Maremma horses and cattle graze.
• For those who enjoy more challenging routes, the A8 – Medieval Trail by bike crosses the historic paths of the Uccellina hills all the way to the ancient medieval road of San Rabano
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• The famous Strada degli Ulivi (A11) is perfect for cycling at an easy pace: a long paved road closed to traffic that crosses the heart of the Park and reaches Collelungo Beach.
• One of the most fascinating routes is also the Alberese – San Rabano itinerary, which leads to the historic abbey hidden among the woods of the Uccellina hills.
3. On the beach: Tuscany’s wildest sea
Here, the beaches have remained untouched, far from the busiest tourism and close to the most authentic nature.
• Marina di Alberese Beach is the seaside heart of the Park: a long natural stretch of coast that can be reached by car, bike or shuttle, perfect for slow days among dunes, pine forest and open sea.
• Collelungo Beach, dominated by the tower of the same name, can only be reached on foot or by bike and is one of the most enchanting corners of the Maremma coast.
• Even wilder are the Park’s coves: Cala di Forno, accessible only with guided tours on specific dates, and Cala Salto del Cervo, which can only be reached on foot along the inland trails.
• In the southern part of the Park lies the beautiful Spiaggia delle Cannelle, accessible only through guided tours and trekking routes immersed in the Mediterranean maquis.
The Park’s beaches are the perfect choice for those who want to experience the sea in its most natural and unspoilt state.
4. On horseback or by carriage: the Park among butteri, herds and slow rhythms
For centuries, these places were crossed in this way, among trails immersed in the Mediterranean maquis, wide plains and grazing herds.
• On horseback, the landscape takes on a completely different perspective: you can reach areas that are not accessible on foot, cross wild environments and more easily spot fallow deer, wild boars and many species of birds.
During the excursion, you may also come across the butteri, the historic symbol of the Maremma, still involved today in managing the herds of Maremma cattle.
• For those who prefer an even more relaxing experience, carriage rides allow you to slowly cross the Bosco del Lasco, the Valloni area or the routes leading towards Collelungo Beach, among pine trees, dunes and views that almost recall a small Mediterranean savannah.
Horseback and carriage experiences are perfect for those who want to discover the Park at a slower pace, closely connected to Maremma tradition.
3. By canoe: the Park seen from the Ombrone River
• Canoeing along the Ombrone means entering one of the most intact natural environments in Italy. Canoe excursions allow you to experience the Park from a completely different perspective, following the slow rhythm of the water.
• As you paddle upstream, the riverbanks narrow between poplars, willows and elms; towards the sea, instead, the landscape opens up among reeds, tamarisks and wide skies reflected on the water. Every outing is different: you may spot herons, kingfishers, bee-eaters, wild boars or roe deer crossing the river, especially at dawn or sunset.
The excursions, accompanied by nature guides, take place from March to October, including night tours during the full moon.
Which one should you choose?
It is not just a natural park: it is the way you want to experience the Maremma.
– Walks are perfect if you are looking for silence, views and direct contact with nature.
– Cycling is ideal if you want to explore the Park freely, between sea and trails.
– Unspoilt beaches are the right choice if you love Tuscany’s wildest sea.
– Horseback or carriage experiences are perfect for discovering the most authentic Maremma tradition.
– Canoe excursions on the Ombrone reveal the Park’s slowest and most surprising side.
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