Trails, wineries, hot springs, beaches and Etruscans — almost all within an hour’s drive.
Nature & hiking
Cascatelle dello Sterza
Small waterfalls and natural pools in the reserve’s forest. Best after the wet months; no water fountains on the way, wear walking shoes.
Golazze Aperte
A rocky ridge with views over the Tuscan coast and the Archipelago. For hiking and MTB; take GPS or an offline map.
Walk to the abbey
A local trail to the ruins of San Pietro in Palazzuolo, founded in 754.
Riserva di Monterufoli-Caselli
Forest, scrub, streams, old mining traces and the rare Monterufoli pony. Short (5–7 km), medium (9–13 km) and long (14–16 km) routes.
La Sassa · Lago di Caselli
A small historic village and a pond along the reserve trails, with the Caselli farm being revived.
Cycling & e-MTB
Forests & Waterfalls loop
A loop from Caselli pond up to Golazze Aperte, through the Magona woods and down into the Sterza valley. Optional detour to La Sassa.
Villages, countryside & forests
A demanding ride with a technical section around km 9–10; an e-MTB is recommended for less experienced riders.
Green Bike – e-MTB sharing
Municipal electric bikes with stations in Monteverdi and Canneto, booked through the Weelo app.
Road cycling
Quiet roads and hairpins towards Canneto, Sassetta, Suvereto and Castagneto Carducci; rallies and cycling races use the same bends.
Wineries
Tenuta di Canneto
An estate of about 1,000 hectares among forest and olive groves. Pietriccio, Santabarbara, Lillatro Garbato and olive oil. Tastings by appointment.
Tua Rita
Founded in 1984 and famous for Redigaffi. A visit of about 90 minutes with a tasting of five wines, booking recommended.
Località Notri 81, Suvereto
+39 0565 829237
Petra
Mario Botta’s sculptural winery with its barrel cellar dug into the hill. Short visits or longer food-and-wine experiences.
Località San Lorenzo Alto 131, Suvereto
+39 0565 845308
Hot springs
Calidario Terme Etrusche
A natural outdoor thermal lake of over 3,000 m² at about 36 °C, with a Thermarium, massages and a restaurant. Book ahead.
Via di Caldana 6, Venturina Terme
+39 0565 853411
Terme di Venturina
Indoor and outdoor thermal pools in a hotel complex — the right choice if you mainly want to swim.
Terme di Sassetta – La Cerreta
Sulphurous water rising at 51 °C on a biodynamic forest farm. Pools from 34 to 38 °C, sauna, steam room, Kneipp path.
Cascate del Mulino
The famous travertine pools at about 37 °C, open day and night. Free entry, paid parking; crowded at weekends.
Beaches
Marina di Castagneto
The most convenient beach: long sand, pines, beach clubs and free stretches (Dune, Pianetti, Forte). Arrive early in July and August.
Parco di Rimigliano
About 6 km of golden sand in a protected dune park, with showers, toilets and an accessible beach.
Golfo di Baratti
Reddish sand, pines and the Etruscan archaeological park next door. Very busy in summer.
Buca delle Fate
A rocky cove for snorkelling, no facilities. Park at Il Reciso and walk CAI trail 301 past Etruscan tombs.
Cala Violina
A protected bay in the Bandite di Scarlino. Online booking needed from 1 June to 30 September; 1.5 km on foot, no shade.
Quagliodromo · Jambé Beach Bar
A natural beach at the end of a gravel road, with a beach bar for lunch, sunset drinks and summer music.
Sport
Maneggio Lo Sperone
Horse rides in the pine forest and along the coast (1–2 hours); on the beach from October to April. Ponies for little ones.
Toscana Ranch
Horse rides from one hour to half a day in the hills around Suvereto.
Golf Club Toscana – Il Pelagone
An 18-hole course in the Maremma hills.
Golf Club Punta Ala
A course of about 6,168 m between pine forest and sea.
Tutun Club
Clay and hard tennis courts, padel, SUP, windsurfing, sailing and catamaran.
Via della Principessa 120
Boats without a licence
Inflatables and 40 HP boats for up to 6 people from Cecina harbour.
Sports court & outdoor fitness
A multi-purpose court (football, basketball) and outdoor fitness kit on Via IV Novembre, a few minutes’ walk from the centre.
Via IV Novembre
Scuola di ballo Odissea 2001
Lessons every Thursday in the Sala Polifunzionale: ballroom, Latin, tango, swing, hip hop. For children and adults.
Families
Cavallino Matto
Tuscany’s largest amusement park: about 30 rides, roller coasters, water rides and shows.
Gummyland Aloha
Trampolines, inflatables, kids’ karts and an indoor games room.
Via della Marina 8
Acqua Village
A Hawaiian-style summer water park with slides, a kids’ area and a lazy river.
Il Giardino Sospeso
A forest adventure park with 11 tree-top courses and archery; March to November.
Parco Gallorose
A nature park open all year: kangaroos, capybaras, alpacas, deer and a natural playground.
Parco Archeominerario di San Silvestro
The Temperino mine with helmets (about 14 °C), a 50-minute mining train and the medieval village of Rocca San Silvestro.
Etruscans & museums
Parco di Baratti e Populonia
San Cerbone necropolis, the rock-cut tombs of Le Grotte and the Roman acropolis above the gulf. From one hour to a full day.
Populonia Alta
A medieval hilltop village above the park, with its fortress and the Ancient Walls path.
Museo Archeologico di Populonia
Over 2,000 finds: the Silver Amphora of Baratti, the Fish Mosaic and a reconstructed Etruscan chariot.
Piazza Cittadella 8
Museo Etrusco Guarnacci
One of Europe’s oldest public museums: the Ombra della Sera, the Urna degli Sposi and hundreds of Hellenistic urns.
MuVet · Vetulonia
The Isidoro Falchi archaeological museum and free open-air sites: the Etruscan town and the Pietrera tomb.
Villa Guerrazzi · San Vincenzino
An archaeological museum with the Montescudaio urn and, nearby, the remains of a large Roman villa.
Opening hours and prices change with the season — always check before you go.