Activities in the Tuscan Maremma — 2026 Selection

Tosco The secret to authentic tortello maremmano is this subtle balance between fresh ricotta, spinach, and a pinch of nutmeg: with a local Cesarina, you will finally understand why our Tuscan grandmothers never need a scale!

Tosco Honestly, with the steep climb up to Forte Stella, the electric assistance is not a luxury if you want to enjoy the coves without wearing yourself out! Keep your eyes peeled as you ride along the Orbetello lagoon at the end of the loop—it's the perfect spot to spot pink flamingos right above the water.

Tosco The Argentario from land is already stunning, but approaching its limestone caves from the sea with mask and snorkel is clearly the best way to escape the Porto Ercole crowds in the height of summer.

Tosco Pedaling effortlessly on the trails of Maremma before heading off to soak in the warm waters of Saturnia is the perfect combo to earn your dip without ending up completely exhausted!

Tosco Tasting wine with no added sulfites while overlooking the wild hills of the Maremma is the ultimate anti-classic-Chianti experience: just remember to book your spot on the panoramic terrace to make the most of the sea breeze!

Tosco Cooking Etruscan recipes facing the sea on the wild island of Giannutri is the anti-tourist-cooking-class! Just make sure to plan your ferry times from Porto Santo Stefano carefully so you don't miss the departure.

Tosco Argentario by land is magnificent, but its most beautiful coves are often a real leg-breaker to reach on foot: by catamaran, you enjoy the translucent waters and a good glass of Ansonica without ruining your calves!

Tosco Linking these two towns perched on tufa in a single day is the best way to measure the genius of the Etruscans — especially when it ends in the cool of a thousand-year-old cellar!

Tosco Tasting a Morellino di Scansano with your feet in the grass and some good pecorino is the best way to capture the wild spirit of Maremma, far from the stuffy tastings of Chianti!

Tosco Combining the Saturnia waterfalls with a glass of white wine in the cellars carved directly into Pitigliano's tufa is the best way to capture the mineral soul of Maremma! Just remember to bring good shoes to wander the cobbled alleys of Montemerano between two tastings.

Tosco Forget Chianti Classico for a moment: heading down towards Scansano means discovering a Sangiovese filled with Maremma's sun and caressed by the sea air, far more full-bodied and wild!

Tosco Montecucco Sangiovese is the true wild and under-the-radar alternative to the Chianti giants, especially when it's served to you with artisanal charcuterie produced directly on the estate!

Tosco Oublie un instant le Chianti : ici en Maremme, les embruns et le soleil donnent au Sangiovese ce côté sauvage et fruité unique au Morellino. C'est l'escapade parfaite pour déguster des rouges de caractère sans le côté guindé des grandes appellations du nord !

Tosco Not everyone swears by Sangiovese in Tuscany, but tasting Ciliegiolo grown in the volcanic tufa of Pitigliano is the best way to understand the wild soul of the Maremma!

Tosco The famous Mazzei family brought their expertise from Chianti to the heart of Maremma: keep an eye out for the saline touch in their grand crus, the nearby sea air completely transforms the profile of the grape varieties!

Tosco Pedaling effortlessly among Maremma's cork oaks before tasting La Maliosa's natural wines is the perfect combo — just remember to book a slot at the Saturnia hot springs right after to end the day in style!

Tosco It's the Tuscan Gaudí in the heart of Maremma! A little wild boar tip: book your slot online in advance, as entries to the Tarot Garden are strictly limited to preserve Niki de Saint Phalle's mosaics.

Tosco Forget the classic Chianti profile: here, thanks to Sorano's volcanic tufa, you'll taste a wine with an incredible smoky minerality that you won't find anywhere else in Tuscany.

Tosco Gliding along the Ombrone by canoe is still the best way to spot my wild cousins and the herons without making a sound, but bring good mosquito repellent to enjoy the peace and quiet!

Tosco Going down into these rooms carved right into the tuff, from the bread oven to the mikveh, makes you understand why Pitigliano is unlike any other village in the Maremma. Just remember to bring a sweater, the rock keeps a striking coolness even in the height of summer!

Tosco With Giannutri's status as a protected marine reserve, the fish aren't afraid of curious onlookers: keep your mask and snorkel close at hand, it's a true open-air aquarium that is much better preserved than the mainland coast!

Tosco If Giannutri and its seabed are clearly worth the trip with a snorkel mask, be sure to check the weather before setting off: the offshore wind can quickly make the crossing from Porto Ercole choppy.

Tosco Walking in the footsteps of the ancient brigands of Maremma as the golden light falls on the sea is clearly the best way to experience Capalbio before drinks!

Tosco Gliding between these vertiginous tufa walls really gives the impression of entering another world, especially with the cool, mysterious atmosphere that reigns there all year round!