Contacts
At sunrise and sunset, when the heat gives way to silence
To discover Maremma, you don’t need complicated itineraries: guided excursions and organised activities let you experience its natural beauty at the most atmospheric times of day.
1. Waiting for sunrise by canoe on the Ombrone River
2. Collelungo and Castel Marino
3. Sunset aperitif by boat in front of Cala di Forno
4. Orbetello Lagoon as evening falls
1. Waiting for sunrise by canoe on the Ombrone River
• The alarm goes off early: departure is scheduled for around 5:00 am, although the exact time may vary slightly depending on sunrise. But as soon as you start paddling, you understand why it’s worth it.
• The excursion takes place in the Maremma Regional Park, departing from La Barca, near Alberese. For around 3 hours, you navigate the Ombrone River accompanied by a guide as the sun rises behind the inland hills.
• At this time of day, the river is especially quiet and, with a little luck, you may spot
roe deer and wild boar crossing the water, as well as the many bird species living along the riverbanks.
• The experience is also ideal for photography lovers: a guide and binoculars are included in the price.
Duration: around 3 hours
Departure: around 5:00 am
Price: €35 per person
Where: La Barca, Alberese
Bookings: +39 375 58 28 328
• The alarm goes off early: departure is scheduled for around 5:00 am, although the exact time may vary slightly depending on sunrise. But as soon as you start paddling, you understand why it’s worth it.
• The excursion takes place in the Maremma Regional Park, departing from La Barca, near Alberese. For around 3 hours, you navigate the Ombrone River accompanied by a guide as the sun rises behind the inland hills.
• At this time of day, the river is especially quiet and, with a little luck, you may spot
roe deer and wild boar crossing the water, as well as the many bird species living along the riverbanks.
• The experience is also ideal for photography lovers: a guide and binoculars are included in the price.
Duration: around 3 hours
Departure: around 5:00 am
Price: €35 per person
Where: La Barca, Alberese
Bookings: +39 375 58 28 328
2. Collelungo and Castel Marino: into the heart of the Park
• For those who prefer walking, the Maremma Park offers an itinerary through some of the protected area’s most representative landscapes.
• The route passes through the Ombrone plain, the Uccellina Mountains and the coast, reaching the ancient coastal towers and including a stop at the beach.
• From the most panoramic points, the view stretches as far as the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. The trail is around 12 km long, has a medium level of difficulty and takes approximately 6 hours, including the seaside stop.
• In August 2026, the excursion is available on several dates in the Park’s official calendar.
Meeting time: 8:45 am
Departure: 9:00 am
Return: around 3:00 pm
Duration: 6 hours
Distance: 12 km
Price: €15 full price | €10 reduced for children up to 14 and students under 25
Where: Alberese Visitor Centre, Via del Bersagliere 7/9
How to book: the Park recommends booking by writing to booking@parco-maremma.it
• For those who prefer walking, the Maremma Park offers an itinerary through some of the protected area’s most representative landscapes.
• The route passes through the Ombrone plain, the Uccellina Mountains and the coast, reaching the ancient coastal towers and including a stop at the beach.
• From the most panoramic points, the view stretches as far as the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. The trail is around 12 km long, has a medium level of difficulty and takes approximately 6 hours, including the seaside stop.
• In August 2026, the excursion is available on several dates in the Park’s official calendar.
Meeting time: 8:45 am
Departure: 9:00 am
Return: around 3:00 pm
Duration: 6 hours
Distance: 12 km
Price: €15 full price | €10 reduced for children up to 14 and students under 25
Where: Alberese Visitor Centre, Via del Bersagliere 7/9
How to book: the Park recommends booking by writing to booking@parco-maremma.it
3. Sunset aperitif by boat in front of Cala di Forno
• Some places in the Park become even more beautiful when seen from the sea. Cala di Forno is one of them.
• Maremma Escursioni offers a boat trip departing from Talamone at 6:30 pm, heading towards one of the wildest bays of the Maremma Park.
• To protect the natural environment, the boat does not reach the beach directly, but stays a short distance offshore. From here, you can swim and admire Cala di Forno as the sun starts to set.
• On board, wine, drinks and snacks are served, turning sunset into a small aperitif suspended between sea and Mediterranean scrub.
Departure: 6:30 pm
Duration: around 2 hours
Departure point: Port of Talamone
Price: €75 per person | free for children aged 0–3
Participants: maximum 8; departure guaranteed with at least 4 participants
How to book: via “Book Tour” on the Maremma Escursioni website or by calling +39 338 164 55 09
• Some places in the Park become even more beautiful when seen from the sea. Cala di Forno is one of them.
• Maremma Escursioni offers a boat trip departing from Talamone at 6:30 pm, heading towards one of the wildest bays of the Maremma Park.
• To protect the natural environment, the boat does not reach the beach directly, but stays a short distance offshore. From here, you can swim and admire Cala di Forno as the sun starts to set.
• On board, wine, drinks and snacks are served, turning sunset into a small aperitif suspended between sea and Mediterranean scrub.
Departure: 6:30 pm
Duration: around 2 hours
Departure point: Port of Talamone
Price: €75 per person | free for children aged 0–3
Participants: maximum 8; departure guaranteed with at least 4 participants
How to book: via “Book Tour” on the Maremma Escursioni website or by calling +39 338 164 55 09
4. Orbetello Lagoon as evening falls
• As the sun begins to set, the Orbetello Lagoon becomes one of the most atmospheric places along the Maremma coast.
• Guided visits to the WWF Orbetello Lagoon Oasis allow you to explore the lagoon with expert guides, moving between observation points, trails and birdwatching areas.
• Late afternoon is one of the best times to visit: depending on the season, you may spot herons, black-winged stilts, flamingos and many other bird species.
• The main reference point for visits is the Casale della Giannella, in the Orbetello area, where activities are organised and directions to the Oasis are provided.
Where: Casale della Giannella / Orbetello Lagoon
Recommended: closed shoes and binoculars
How to book: visits must be booked directly through the official contacts of the WWF Orbetello Lagoon Oasis
• As the sun begins to set, the Orbetello Lagoon becomes one of the most atmospheric places along the Maremma coast.
• Guided visits to the WWF Orbetello Lagoon Oasis allow you to explore the lagoon with expert guides, moving between observation points, trails and birdwatching areas.
• Late afternoon is one of the best times to visit: depending on the season, you may spot herons, black-winged stilts, flamingos and many other bird species.
• The main reference point for visits is the Casale della Giannella, in the Orbetello area, where activities are organised and directions to the Oasis are provided.
Where: Casale della Giannella / Orbetello Lagoon
Recommended: closed shoes and binoculars
How to book: visits must be booked directly through the official contacts of the WWF Orbetello Lagoon Oasis
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