Travel guide Scarlino
Along the Via Aurelia to Maremma
The small town of Scarlino near the dreamy sea is located in the southern Tuscany in the heart of Maremma, about 100 kilometers southwest of
Florence. The provincial capital Grosseto is about 30 kilometers southeast. You can easily reach your private holiday apartment in Scarlino from all over Europe by train. The Stazione di Scarlino train station is located on the railway line between
Livorno and Grosseto. If you arrive by car, you will follow the traces of the ancient Romans. Scarlino is located on the famous Roman road Via Aurelia (today Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia), which runs along the coast. Book a holiday home or an apartment with a pool, on the sandy beach and sea between bays and numerous sights now and enjoy a trip in the province according to your personal wishes with your family.
Mild Mediterranean climate
Tuscany in general and Maremma in particular are known for their mild Mediterranean climate. In addition, each region has its own microclimate, which makes wine-growing in Tuscany so special. In the region around
Grosseto and its surroundings, winters are mild and summers are hot with temperatures up to 35 °C. Rarely does the mercury drop to single digits in winter. Spring begins at the end of March and autumn is long. The bathing temperatures of the Mediterranean Sea rise to 20 to 24 °C in summer – perfect for a
beach holiday in Scarlino.
A long chapter: The cuisine of Tuscany
The original cuisine of the dreamy
Tuscany and the core town of Scarlino is simple, wholesome, and infinitely delicious. Most dishes are prepared based on olive oil. Animal fats are rarely used. A special feature is the use of unsalted bread Pane Sciocco, which means "stupid bread." The tradition comes from the Middle Ages when Pisa no longer supplied salt. Pane Sciocco is the basis for bruschetta and fettunta – toasted bread slices with olive oil and garlic. Let's take a look at the menus. The boundaries between ristorante, trattoria, osteria, pizzeria, rosticceria, and enoteca blur. Arista alla fiorentina is a roast pork with lots of garlic and rosemary. Calf tripe with tomato sauce (a la fiorentina) is also widespread, as is the Bistecca alla fiorentina made from the meat of the white Chianina cattle from the Chiana Valley. On the coast of the province, you should try Cacciucco alla livornese, a thick fish stew with various fish and seafood. The chapter on wine must not go unmentioned. With every local house wine in the restaurants, there is hardly anything wrong. However, Tuscany offers some of the best wines in the country: Chianti, Brunello, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are worth mentioning – all made from the Sangiovese grape. In recent decades, Maremma has attracted attention with some "Super Tuscans" made from international grape varieties such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
With children and dogs between vineyards and the Mediterranean
The region around your beautiful accommodation, your apartment or holiday home, for example in Scarlino Scalo, with a pool between bays, sandy beaches, and hills in the town of Scarlino has preserved its rural charm. Perfect for family outings. There are no large hotel buildings here, but small country houses, farms, and private holiday homes, houses, and apartments. Many farmhouses have been converted into guesthouses, and numerous winemakers offer rooms. For a
holiday with a dog or pet in Scarlino, there are numerous hiking trails between vineyards, vegetable gardens, olive groves, and small forests. At Mamai Beach in neighboring Follonica, there is a dog beach, and near Il Puntone, there are more sandy beaches and a small harbor for swimming, sailing, diving, and as a starting point for boat trips. The water quality at the beaches of Maremma is exemplary. Also, take a trip to Follonica.
The historic town center of Scarlino – A journey into the past
A borgo was a fortified village outside the big cities in the Middle Ages. The rocca, the castle of the Aldobrandeschi in Scarlino, was documented as early as 1108. From the historic village center, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Maremma landscape up to the coast and the islands of
Elba and Corsica. Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, with a monument to the famous guerrilla fighter of the Italian unification movement, forms the center of Scarlino. The main church Chiesa di San Donato with a convent from the 12th century is located in the town center. The Oratorio della Santa Croce (also in the historic center) dates back to the 13th century. A highlight takes place every year on August 19, when historical scenes with medieval costumes are reenacted during a parade and theater performance. Numerous sights between the romantic alleys of the dreamy old town await your visit. Rent a beautiful holiday home or an apartment with a pool now and enjoy an unforgettable vacation with your loved ones between bays, hills, sandy beaches, the sea, and idyllic places in the surroundings of Scarlino.
