Where to Base
Choose accommodations along the lagoon shores or on the connecting peninsulas. This location provides easy access to the Natural Reserve and stunning water views, offering a tranquil Tuscan atmosphere ideal for relaxation.
Orbetello is a charming comune in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, situated approximately 35 kilometers south of Grosseto. Nestled on the shores of the Lagoon of Orbetello, a site of significant ecological importance, the town offers a serene escape into nature. For frequent-flyer hotel travelers, Orbetello serves as a peaceful base to explore the Tuscan coast's natural reserves and historic peninsulas, away from the bustling crowds of major tourist hubs.
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Choose accommodations along the lagoon shores or on the connecting peninsulas. This location provides easy access to the Natural Reserve and stunning water views, offering a tranquil Tuscan atmosphere ideal for relaxation.
The nearest major airport is Pisa International Airport (PSA). While direct transfer times vary, travelers typically connect via Rome or Florence. The journey involves significant road or rail travel, making it best suited for those planning self-drive itineraries or extended regional tours.
Spring and autumn offer mild weather perfect for exploring the lagoon's ecology. Summer brings more visitors but allows for full coastal leisure, while winter provides a quiet retreat for those seeking solitude and deep relaxation in a natural setting.
lake in Italy

Latin colony founded ca. 273 BCE

building in Orbetello, Italy

convent in Monte Argentario, Province of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
fort in Albinia, Orbetello, Italy


fort in Tuscany, Italy

building in Porto Santo Stefano, Italy


hill in Orbetello, Italy
ancient Roman villa in Orbetello, Italy

building in Porto Ercole, Italy
Along one of the two strips of land that join the mainland to the Argentario is this contemporary osteria, minimal but comfortable and equipped with a pleasant veranda that opens in summer, always projecting toward a splendid view of the sea (don't miss the sunset if you can). The cuisine is based on local products, especially sustainably caught fish: not surprisingly, in keeping with this, the wine list features several organic labels. Highly recommended tasting menus that can range from 35 to 45 Euro. Better make reservations because they are extremely popular!
WebsiteChef Michelino Gioia from Campania, now a Tuscan by adoption, is in charge of fine dining at the famous resort Il Pellicano, whose terrace overlooking the sea, enhanced by the scent of rosemary in the air, makes it one of the most romantic addresses in Italy. Michelino, thanks to a good technique, is highly skilled in creating different textures in the same dish while retaining the precise flavours of the excellent ingredients used, both land and sea (excellent, for example, the cooking of the pezzogna, which remains soft, accompanied by small quenelles of pappa al pomodoro in a creamy version
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