Holiday apartment in Punta Ala – beach, nature and experiences

Punta Ala particularly clearly reveals its maritime character where the Marina di Punta Ala emerges as a breakwater-protected yacht harbour with three harbour basins, 13 jetties and 1,200 metres of quay facilities. The coast is not limited to the harbour: the public beach of Punta Ala stretches for almost 6 kilometres to Cala Civette and Cala Violina. This gives you a range of options for spending time by the sea and on the beach during your stay.

Beach, protected area and coastal landscape

The Spiaggetta del Porto di Punta Ala is particularly manageable in size. It is a smaller beach with a sandy seabed that slopes gently into the sea, making it suitable for children as well. The Punta Ala e Isolotto dello Sparviero Special Protection Area offers a different setting. It covers Mediterranean maquis, holm oak forests and vegetation of the rocky coastline across 337 hectares of land.

Cala Barbiere also provides a concrete point of reference for your planning: the route there starts at an unpaved car park. These different beach and landscape areas make it sensible to consider before choosing your accommodation whether you primarily want to combine the coast, nature or a variety of activities.

On the water, in the saddle and on the trail

The Centro Velico Punta Ala offers catamaran, sailing and windsurfing courses for different levels of experience – from beginners to experienced sailors. Anyone planning to go horse riding will find group and individual lessons at the Centro Ippico Punta Ala for beginners, intermediate riders, experienced riders and competition riders.

For days spent cycling, the Punta Ala Trail Center offers bike rental, shuttle services and guided tours. From the Punta Ala Trail Center, trails begin just a few minutes away by bike, ranging from flowing singletrack sections to challenging enduro routes. This allows you to choose between guided tours and different levels of difficulty for a cycling route.

Choose a holiday apartment in Punta Ala based on your holiday priorities

The combination of harbour, beach, protected area, sports activities and historic landmarks can help you make a personal decision when choosing a holiday apartment in Punta Ala. Families may pay particular attention to a beach with a gently sloping seabed, while other travellers may focus on water sports courses, riding lessons or cycling tours.

Castello Balbo, Torre Hidalgo and Chiesa della Signora della Consolata

Castello Balbo is also known as Forte di Punta Ala and dates from the second half of the 16th century. Castello Balbo was built on the orders of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany to defend against repeated incursions by the Turks. Torre Hidalgo is also known as Torre del Barbiere and was built in 1577 as a coastal observation tower. The Chiesa della Signora della Consolata was built in a modern style in 1961. Together, these three landmarks add another focus to your stay alongside the sea and sports.

More travel ideas

For further travel planning, you can also discover Tirli, Vetulonia, Roccamare and Buriano.

To the overarching travel overview: Castiglione Della Pescaia.