Cala Martina or Cala Violina?

Cala MartinaWild cove in the Scarlino reserve, with no facilities or shops, reachable by trail or by sea; neighbouring Cala Violina limits its uniqueness.

Cala ViolinaBandite di Scarlino reserve: no road or buildings, only a drinks stand in summer; limited capacity that protects the site despite high demand.

Cala MartinaReachable only on foot or by bike from Puntone via trail no. 1 (over two kilometres) or by boat; free with no reservation, but no parking.

Cala ViolinaOn foot, by bike or by sea, reservation mandatory in summer, limited capacity [italia.it](https://www.italia.it/en/tuscany/things-to-do/cala-violina).

Cala MartinaFree access with no reservation, unlike Cala Violina which requires a summer booking; the effort of the walk is rewarded by the rocky seabed.

Cala ViolinaFree access, a half-hour walk from the Pian d'Alma car park, rewarded by swimming and the squeaky sand.

Cala MartinaCove separated from Cala Violina by the Punta Martina promontory, clear waters and maquis, views over the gulf; less renowned than its neighbour.

Cala ViolinaClear sand, emerald waters, a cove framed by Punta Martina and Punta Le Canne, within the macchia: one of the most famous beaches in the Maremma.

Cala MartinaSwimming and snorkelling over rocky seabed, hiking through the maquis, Garibaldi monument close by; the experience remains that of a cove, with no other sights.

Cala ViolinaQuartz sand that squeaks underfoot, swimming in crystal-clear water, a picnic under the pines: a singular outing, with no other activity on site.