Castiglione della Pescaia Travel Guide

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Castiglione della Pescaia
Castiglione della Pescaia
Castiglione della Pescaia
Castiglione della Pescaia
Castiglione della Pescaia

Between the blue of the sea and the green of the hills lies Castiglione. This picturesque little town is a renowned, well-equipped seaside destination, famous on the tourism scene in Italy for its beautiful beaches and the rich pine groves that go all the way to Marina di Grosseto with the magnificent Tombolo Pine Grove.

On a holiday in Castiglione della Pescaia you will get to explore the old medieval hamlet enclosed by a formidable wall with towers, gates and the castle perched on a spur of Mount Petriccio. The surrounding area offers extremely varied landscape, from the golden beaches of the famous Punta Ala to the Daccia Botrona, and from the Tombolo Pine Grove to the hills covered with forests under the shadow of an old medieval village, with the fortified walls of the castle overlooking the sea. Its evocative atmosphere and its unspoilt nature together with the splendid sea make it one of the most popular places on the Tyrrhenian Sea a holiday in Castiglione della Pescaia is a great opportunity to spend a few days of complete relaxation.

Castiglione is an old fishing town, as we can see from its name, "Pescaia," and in the picturesque canal harbour pleasure boats of all kinds moor, including the traditional fishing boats. The town is entirely surrounded by verdant pine groves, ideal for taking a turn on foot, by horse or on a bike down the trails that go into the underbrush, with moss and pine needles all around. The uncontaminated sea is close by and the incredibly long beaches with fine, light-coloured sand go all the way up to the edges of the pine grove. In this setting, everyone can find what they're looking for to play outdoor sports: from jogging to mountain biking, from beach volleyball to water sports, even romantic boat rides.

The area around Castiglione della Pescaia is also worth a visit, full of fascinating places like Vetulonia, one of the most important Etruscan cities where you can see a necropolis and the archaeological museum, or Tirli, a much talked-about village that tells the story of the way life used to be in Maremma, famous for its rustic, genuine cuisine. The ancient Buriano is next, with its medieval castle and the breathtaking view over Maremma. Last of all, about 15 km from Castiglione della Pescaia, you'll find Punta Ala a tourist town with high quality hotels and beach facilities, among the most complete and avant-garde on the Mediterranean. If you have enough time, you just can't miss the splendid nature reserves like the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago, the Maremma Park and the European Turtle and Stork Protection Centre.

Castiglione is a town that has much to offer: the little harbour with a canal, the surrounding marsh, the hilltop location of the historic centre, the beach and the medieval castle. You reach the historic centre through the Porta Urbica, rebuilt around 1600 on a door-tower from there it's great fun to get lost in the cobblestone streets, discovering old bars, taverns and businesses that tell Castiglione's story, its history and traditions. Currently privately owned, the castle stands at the top of the hill, from where you can enjoy gorgeous sunsets. There are many buildings and monuments in this Tuscan city, symbols and signs of the past and of this territory's history. Some of the main ones are certainly Casa Rossa Ximenes, dating back to the Renaissance, Palazzo del Pretorio, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio and the church of San Giovanni Battista. Lastly, via Giatti is a panoramic road that goes up to the sea and from where you can see the entire coast up to Marina di Grosseto and Principina a Mare. A town and a heritage just waiting to be discovered—check out our holiday packages to Castiglione della Pescaia and get ready for a brand new, unforgettable adventure.

L'Andana
L'Andana
5 out of 5
Tenuta La Badiola, Castiglione della Pescaia, GR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £386 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£386
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Castiglione della Pescaia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Abbazia di San Pancrazio ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Tuscany
"Lovely place, great food, great staff"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

L'Andana
Hotel L'Approdo
Hotel L'Approdo
4 out of 5
Via Ponte Giorgini 29, Castiglione della Pescaia, GR
The price is £121 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£121
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Castiglione della Pescaia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Natural Reserve ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Great view of water and nice surprise to have beach towels and sandals."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Hotel L'Approdo
PuntAla Camp & Resort
PuntAla Camp & Resort
4 out of 5
Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, GR
The price is £180 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£180
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach campsite in Castiglione della Pescaia. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Cala Violina and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
3-night caravan break in August 2019
"The caravan was cosy but functional, especially with the eating area outside. The air conditioning was really appreciated for sleeping, and the windows had mosquito nets on. We took our own mosquito net and used it outside, around the table, to avoid being bitten in the evenings. Camp site services ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2019

PuntAla Camp & Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
PuntAla Camp & Resort
PuntAla Camp & Resort
4 out of 5
Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, GR
Stay at this 4-star beach campsite in Castiglione della Pescaia. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Popular attractions Cala Violina and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
3-night caravan break in August 2019
"The caravan was cosy but functional, especially with the eating area outside. The air conditioning was really appreciated for sleeping, and the windows had mosquito nets on. We took our own mosquito net and used it outside, around the table, to avoid being bitten in the evenings. Camp site services ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2019

PuntAla Camp & Resort
Scoglietto 50
Scoglietto 50
Via Breve 1, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, GR
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Castiglione della Pescaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cala Violina ...
"Beautiful place! very well-kept structure, surrounded by wonderful park, spacious and well-furnished apartments, complete with every comfort. With a nice terrace overlooking the park. Very beautiful and clean sea, a short distance away, reachable on foot. Very kind and helpful staff. Secured parking ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2024

Scoglietto 50
Roccamare Resort - Ville e Appartamenti
Roccamare Resort - Ville e Appartamenti
4 out of 5
Strada Provinciale delle Rocchette, Castiglione della Pescaia, GR
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Castiglione della Pescaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cala Violina and Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Beach side property. We rented a small villa. The villa was great. We were able to dine indoors or on the patio. The beach is well kept and we had access to chairs and parasol. This resort is made for a relaxing vacation"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2023

Roccamare Resort - Ville e Appartamenti
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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It is a smallish fishing harbour and town with lots of character and plenty of restaurants and things to do for a day or so.

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