The verdict
Alberese and Plage de Collelungo neck and neck
8,0 versus 7,8: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Alberese if…
- you prioritise accessibilité (7,2 vs 6,1) : Clear road access from the SS1 at km 166, shuttle and bike path, but in summer (June 15–September 13) most routes require a guide.
- you prioritise qualité de l'expérience (8,3 vs 7,7) : Towers, San Rabano abbey, swimming at Baia delle Cannelle and Cala di Forno in 16 km, on foot, by bike or on horseback depending on the route.
Choose Plage de Collelungo if…
- you prioritise authenticité (8,6 vs 8,2) : Pristine sand for kilometers, maquis and a medieval watchtower, with no bar or parasols; the only large untouched beach in Italy according to the park.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: accessibilité (6,1). Access on foot only, no car or bus; in summer the Collelungo and Castel Marino route (12 km, 6 h) is done with a guide and a €15 ticket.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
The Toscane Cachée rating for Alberese (8.0) surpasses that of Plage de Collelungo (7.8), mainly thanks to much better accessibility (7.2 versus 6.1) and comparable photogenic appeal, but with the advantage of the towers, the abbey and bike or horseback trails. Collelungo will appeal to you if you seek ultimate bareness: its 3 km of untouched sand with no bar or parasols, with superior authenticity (8.6), but you have to do everything on foot, and in summer the 15 € guide is mandatory for the 12 km. Alberese suits groups or families who want a base with the visitor center and varied options, while Collelungo is for you, the solitary hiker ready to pay the same fee for a swim at the foot of a tower, without compromising on wildness.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
AlbereseOne of the rare intact Italian coastlines, 9,000 ha and 25 km of coast, but access is regulated in summer and parking is paid at Marina di Alberese.
Collelungo BeachPristine sand for kilometers, maquis and a medieval watchtower, with no bar or parasols; the only large untouched beach in Italy according to the park.
Why these ratings?
AlbereseClear road access from the SS1 at km 166, shuttle and bike path, but in summer (June 15–September 13) most routes require a guide.
Collelungo BeachAccess on foot only, no car or bus; in summer the Collelungo and Castel Marino route (12 km, 6 h) is done with a guide and a €15 ticket.
Why these ratings?
AlbereseGuided excursions at €15 (€10 reduced) for 6 to 8 hours of walking, routes A5-A8 free after purchasing a ticket; drawback: parking at €2 per hour.
Collelungo BeachThe guided ticket (€15, 12 km, 6 h, swimming included) remains reasonable for a long untouched coastline and a view over the Uccellina.
Why these ratings?
AlberesePanoramas over the Ombrone plain, the Uccellina ridge, the sea and the islands, watchtowers and Cala di Forno enclosed between two cliffs.
Collelungo BeachMedieval tower over 3 km of dunes, transparent water and a coastline without any construction, with a view over the Uccellina ridge.
Why these ratings?
AlbereseTowers, San Rabano abbey, swimming at Baia delle Cannelle and Cala di Forno in 16 km, on foot, by bike or on horseback depending on the route.
Collelungo BeachSwimming on an untouched coastline at the foot of a tower, on a 6-hour itinerary with a panoramic view: unique, but only on foot.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Alberese | Collelungo Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | not specified | not specified |
| Village | Alberese | Grosseto (GR) |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Universe | Maremma & Nature | Maremma & Nature |
| Type | Natural Park | Beach |
| Territory | Grosseto and the Maremma park | Grosseto and the Maremma park |
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