Holiday apartment in La Principina: Fattoria, cycling route and beaches

The Fattoria La Principina covers 100 hectares of land with extensive open spaces and green parkland. The park includes cultivated fields, olive trees, cypresses and pine forests. Open areas and wooded park sections are located within the same extensive grounds. Nature enthusiasts will therefore encounter both agriculturally used fields and groups of trees and forests on the estate. On the estate, these landscape features form part of a rural setting.

Farm life and history at the Fattoria

The Annunciation Church at Fattoria La Principina was built in 1929 by Francesco and Alfredo Ponticelli. On the estate, the Fattoria offers guided or individual visits to the farm animals. The individual option is limited to the farm animals, while the guided visit additionally leads to the museum. During guided visits, the explanations provide interesting information about the animals and also introduce visitors to the world of the Museo delle Carrozze d'Epoca. The Museo delle Carrozze d'Epoca at Fattoria La Principina displays historic carriages as well as stories, details and interesting information about how people travelled in the past. For those interested in culture, the Annunciation Church, visits to the farm animals, historic carriages and former ways of travelling are the main attractions on the estate.

Cycling route from Grosseto to Castiglione della Pescaia

The cycling route from Grosseto to Castiglione della Pescaia passes through Principina Terra and then continues to Marina di Grosseto. It follows the course of the San Rocco Canal. The route is easy and completely flat, mostly shaded, and suitable for family outings with children. The fact that it is completely flat and mostly shaded are relevant features when planning your day. On hot summer days, you should avoid the midday hours on this route. For a hot summer day, choosing the time of day is therefore a separate planning consideration. In the area around La Principina, cycle paths connect Principina a Mare with other coastal towns and the city of Grosseto. In addition to the connection to Castiglione della Pescaia, there are therefore other cycle paths between the coast and the city.

Beaches in the area around La Principina

Several beaches are located in the area around La Principina for days by the water. These include Spiaggia di Marina di Grosseto, Medusa Beach, Oasi Beach and Kite Beach Fiumara. The beach destinations extend the local focus on La Principina to include the waterfront area. The beaches thus provide a clear coastal connection in the area around La Principina.

Palaces around La Principina

The Fattoria Ricasoli palace, Villa Ricasoli palace and Palazzina Favi palace are located in the immediate vicinity of La Principina. Villino Mazzoncini palace is located in the area around La Principina. The first three palaces are explicitly assigned to the immediate vicinity, while Villino Mazzoncini is located in the surrounding area without this narrower designation.

Further places for planning your trip

If you would like to expand your selection to include further places, discover Bagno Roselle, Marina Di Grosseto, Istia D'ombrone, Alberese, Montepescali, Braccagni, Poggio Cavallo and Batignano.

For the main travel overview: Grosseto.