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SEASIDE
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Sand beaches: Alberese, Principina, Marina di Grosseto, Castiglione della Pescaia, Punta Ala, Follonica and Populonia. Rocky points are in Talamone, Rocchette (Castiglione), Punta Ala (beyond the harbour), Cala Martina (nearby Cala Violina) and Populonia (further south).
Some tips:
From Castiglione della Pescaia going towards Marina di Grosseto there are several possibilities to turn right to a beautiful beach (going towards Follonica the beach is on the left).
Rocchette : 4 Km after Castiglione towards Follonica, turn left: beach, rocks and clean water.
Casetta Civinini : 5 Km of sandy beach along a shady pinewood. From the 322 turn towards Punta Ala, drive for 3 Km and turn right after a bending on the left at the sign "Restaurant - Bar" (informal friendly atmosphere under the pines sitting at tables with panorama).
Cala Violina : small bay to reach after a 20 m walk in the wood. From the SS 322 towards Follonica, after 2 km the intersection to Punta Ala you´ll see a petrol station; drive another 500 m and turn left into the white road leading to the fields. Drive for 800 m and then you can park the car.
Again, if possible avoid the week-end, the beaches are full.
Lago dell' Accesa
The crystalline water of Lake Accesa is a good alternative to the busy beach. It´ still a wild and unspoiled spot (there´s no bathing establishment). From Ribolla drive for 9 km towards Follonica, turn right towards Lago dell' Accesa. After 5 km you´ll find "La Pesta" (Pizzeria/Restaurant/Bar) and some houses. Before the last house turn left into the country road.
River "Farma"
The Canaloni is a wonderful, picturesque spot along the river "Farma". Stones washed and beautifully carved by the water, small waterfalls and ponds to bathe. From Roccastrada take the SS 73 (towards Siena) and drive 2 km beyond Torniella , soon after the bridge turn right into the woods and drive for circa 3 km. After parking you then walk taking the middle path, it´s signalled by red and white stripes. After 20 minutes you arrive at the river Farma.
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