Holiday apartment in La Torba – nature, coast and culture

La Torba between nature and coast

A holiday apartment in La Torba opens up a destination where nature observation, coastal landscapes, cycling routes and historical sites allow for a variety of daily itineraries. Playa La Torba is considered one of Capalbio’s beaches; in Ansedonia, it stands out for its characteristic black sand. There is also an existing footpath near Torba 2 beach.

Nature experiences at Lago di Burano

The Riserva Naturale del Lago di Burano covers approximately 410 hectares and includes a 140-hectare brackish-water lake. The Oasi WWF Lago di Burano provides habitats for more than 300 bird species. The nature trail of the Riserva Naturale del Lago di Burano runs along the dune and has seven observation points. A 500-metre-long nature trail has been laid out at the Lago di Burano visitor centre, ending at a butterfly area.

Individual visitors to Lago di Burano must make reservations by 1 p.m. on the day before their visit. This specific requirement is just as much a part of planning as the question of whether you would prefer to spend your days observing nature or covering longer distances.

Holiday apartment in La Torba for active days out

The cycling route from Capalbio Scalo to the Costa d'Argento begins at the Oasi WWF Lago di Burano. The route Capalbio e i tesori della Costa d'Argento is a 43-kilometre gravel cycling route. It includes 2 kilometres along the unpaved Strada dell’Oliveto through low hills cultivated with olive groves and vineyards. The different distance details help distinguish between a longer cycling tour and the shorter section described.

From La Torba, a route leads to Villa Settefinestre via country roads in the direction of Valle d’Oro–Giardino. Villa Settefinestre features a distinctive, tower-like wall frontage whose unusual design recalls an urban bastion. The villa can be reached by leaving the SS1 Aurelia at Giardino or La Torba and following the country roads.

History and local food culture

The history of the place can also be incorporated into your travel plans: in 1948, the Sacro Cuore di Gesù parish was established in La Torba. The Sagra del Pesce has its own culinary history; it was founded in 1980 by the Circolo La Torbiera. In the 2026 summer programme, the Sagra del pesce at the Circolo La Torbiera in La Torba was scheduled to take place from 6 July to 12 July 2026.

The right base for planning your trip

You can choose the holiday apartment in La Torba that suits your trip according to your preferred daily rhythm. Nature observation at Lago di Burano, a gravel tour, an excursion to Villa Settefinestre, time spent on a distinctive sandy beach or a local festival date each sets a different focus. Those travelling with children of different ages can use the distances and types of excursions described to combine active activities with shorter programme items. This keeps La Torba open as a base for holiday days focused on nature, activity, history and regional cuisine.

Discover more destinations

If you would like to select destinations in addition to La Torba, you can also include Isola Del Giglio, Gavorrano, Valpiana, Scarlino, Pitigliano, Pancole, Roccalbegna and Monterotondo Marittimo in your plans.

To the higher-level travel overview: Grosseto.