What if it rains?

We start in Capalbio, which is easy and quick to reach via the Aurelia state road. Comfortable shoes and the visit begins!
The historic centre can only be visited on foot, entering through the double-arched gate surmounted by a plaque dating from 1418 and the Medici coat of arms from 1602. The original wooden and iron doorway will lead you into a crossroads of little alleyways and pretty corners. Don’t miss the original patrol walkway on the town’s crenellated walls. Then there is the delightful Piazza Magenta, as small as it is full of colour and cultural events during the summer. At sunset, linger on the walls with an excellent glass of red wine while watching the hills descend to the sea, and we recommend a meat dinner in one of the typical restaurants.

Montemerano, a pearl of the Maremma, a little further afield but certainly interesting. Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, this delightful medieval village is a maze of streets and stone stairways adorned with colourful flower pots. As you walk through its narrow streets, you will suddenly find yourself in Piazza del Castello and have the impression of being in a parallel reality, suspended in time, seductive and fascinating. A photo opportunity is a must! Also not to be missed is the Church of San Giorgio where the Madonna della Gattaiola by the Maestro di Montemerano is on display. And while you’re here, don’t forget to try the typical Trippa Montemeranese, enriched with nutmeg, cinnamon, fresh thyme, corn and cloves, served with beans or tomato sauce.