Cala Violina
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Quartz sand that sings underfoot, crystal-clear waters between two headlands: a singular cove of the Bandite di Scarlino reserve
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Quartz sand that sings underfoot, crystal-clear waters between two headlands: a singular cove of the Bandite di Scarlino reserve
A nature reserve where the butteri still work with free-roaming Maremmano horses, rich in the Etruscan necropolis of Poggio Tondo and a dense network of trails
Cala Martina is the free, no-reservation cove facing Cala Violina, reachable only on foot, by bike or by boat
Old village festival (59th edition in 2026) where the districts of Follonica parade with papier-mâché floats along the Carducci seafront
School is Over opens the Argentario season at Terra Rossa (Monte Argentario) from June 27 to 29, 2026, with street food, craft beers, artisans and producers from the Maremma
At Scarlino, Cala Civette is presented as a wild cove with soft sand and emerald water, amid the Mediterranean scrub
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RestaurantsWhere to eat around Puntone di Scarlino7 restaurants within 12 km
Wine tastingsTastings around Puntone di Scarlino3 tastings within 12 km
ActivitiesWhat to do around Puntone di Scarlino4 activities within 12 km
AgriturismosAgriturismos around Puntone di Scarlino10 agriturismos within 12 km
AccommodationsWhere to stay around Puntone di Scarlino54 accommodations within 12 km
BoatsBoats around Puntone di Scarlino45 boats within 25 kmExplore
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