Holiday apartment in Castiglione Della Pescaia – coast and culture

Castiglione Della Pescaia combines long sandy beaches with traces of local history and a unique perspective on the Maremma. Water activities, old village entrances, historic buildings and nature-related themes offer different ways to shape your stay. If you would like to make your days varied, discover the town from these changing perspectives.

Maremma ecology at the Museo Multimediale Casa Rossa Ximenes

The Museo Multimediale Casa Rossa Ximenes is dedicated to the history and culture of the area, particularly the draining of the marshes and the ecology of the Maremma. Multimedia installations, videos and information panels turn it into an interactive museum experience. Visitors can explore the local environment, the area's flora and fauna, and the transformation of the landscape. For those interested in landscape development, it provides a specific connection between the draining of the marshes and the ecology of the Maremma. For your travel planning, the museum is therefore a concrete point of reference if you would like to combine a coastal holiday with an understanding of nature.

Beaches, promenade and summer sports

Castiglione Della Pescaia has long sandy beaches with crystal-clear water. There are also bathing facilities operated by beach establishments. The Spiaggia di Castiglione della Pescaia is located nearby. Kite Beach Fiumara, Spiaggia di Marina di Grosseto and Cala Civette are also in the surrounding area. The seafront promenade of Castiglione della Pescaia leads to the Porto di Castiglione della Pescaia. Summer sports associated with the town include sailing and windsurfing. Sailing and windsurfing are therefore independent summer sports alongside swimming at the long sandy beach.

Historical traces in the town and surrounding area

The history can also be followed at several specific sites. The Porta Urbica was rebuilt in 1608 and serves as an entrance to the old village of Castiglione Della Pescaia. The Church of Madonna del Giglio dates from the 18th century and was established in a military building that served to house garrisons defending access to the town. The Church of San Giovanni Battista preserves relics of William of Aquitaine, also known as William of Malavalle, as well as a valuable silver reliquary from the 17th century.

Forte Rocchetta and Forte San Rocco are located in the surroundings of Castiglione Della Pescaia. The ruins of the Abbazia di San Bartolomeo a Sestinga are also in the surrounding area. Portus Scabris is located in the wider regional area around Castiglione Della Pescaia.

Choose a holiday apartment according to your interests

When choosing your holiday apartment in Castiglione Della Pescaia, you can first determine your preferred holiday rhythm: should the focus be on long sandy beaches and summer sports, on the seafront promenade leading to the harbour, or on museums and historical traces? The Palio Marinaro is a recurring summer rowing race between the districts of Castiglione Della Pescaia.

Other places for your travel planning

If you would like to expand your orientation beyond Castiglione Della Pescaia, you can also consider Tirli, Buriano, Punta Ala, Vetulonia and Roccamare.

To the higher-level travel overview: Grosseto.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Potassa, Gavorrano, Isola Del Giglio.