Between sea and nature, between authentic flavors and discreet luxury: Goldo di Follonica is the ideal destination to inaugurate the summer…
There Tuscany it is the region that must be experienced in all its corners, in all its wonderful aspects. Tuscany is the land of the sea, of the rolling hills, it is the land of authentic flavors and enchanting placesit is the land that is a bit of a symbol of our country and that never leaves anyone indifferent for its extraordinary beauty, harmony and elegance. The Gulf of Follonica is a truly splendid corner of land and sea. The sea is so beautiful that it has also been awarded a Blue Flag this year for the cleanliness of both the water and the beaches. Spending a weekend here is the ideal way to kick off the summer in the best possible way. It won’t just be the sea, however, that will give you a‘incredible experience Why the Gulf of Follonica has so much to offer. Here are some suggestions for an itinerary between sea, taste and relaxation in the Gulf of Follonica...
A blue sea and a white beach: paradise in the Gulf of Follonica
Arriving at Follonica and turning your gaze towards the sea you are immediately captivated by the beauty of its colours. The Gulf of Follonica in the center of the promontory that goes from Piombino to Punta Ala, it offers a truly enchanting marine spectacle and is a destination suitable for everyone. Here those who love experiencing the sea in its wildest and most authentic side can enjoy it from the hidden coves, the suggestive one with rocks of Cala Felice and the wonderful ones between sand and truly breathtaking rocks like Cala Violina, Cala Civette and Cala Martina. Who loves them equipped beaches in Follonica find all the comforts you need for an unforgettable day at the seaside with many well-kept beach establishments. Even those who have a friend a four-legged friends in Follonica will find its beach, right here, in fact, is one of the most famous dog beaches in Italy.
Walking through the Mediterranean scrub you discover a breathtaking landscape
There Maremma Tuscany it is one of the richest areas from a natural point of view, here the Mediterranean scrub is a wonderful protagonist with its richness of flora and fauna, with its inebriating scents and with its fascinating paths. It is not just the sea, therefore, the Gulf of Follonica, but it is the ideal place for those who want to have an active holiday. Those who love trekking, for example, can treat themselves to a truly original and evocative experience with a beautiful walk inside the Bandite Nature Reserve Scarlino. The itinerary marked by dirt paths of an unprecedented beauty it is also called via dei “of the Cavalrymen”because it was used by medieval financiers to monitor the coastal stretch, it runs along the sea and in some places the The view is truly breathtaking. Sheer cliffs, the blue mixing with the green, the inebriating scents, the sounds of nature offer an hour of trekking that is truly a detox experience to the daily frenzy. Only by walking can you discover two of the most beautiful coves we talked about above Cala Martina and Cala Violina. Cala Violina it’s a real harmony for lo eyes and ears, just like that because the white sand of the cove composed of quartz granules when stepped on it seems to recall the sound of the violin.
Wine between perfume, history and architecture
Also go for cellars in the Gulf of Follonica it can become a truly splendid experience. There Maremma, compared to other areas of Tuscany, it is not very famous for its cellars and yet here you can find a real “sacred place” of wine. Among the lush nature of the Maremma, Rocca di Frassinello is hidden in a plot of 500 hectares of land of which 83 are under vineyards, the unmissable destination for lovers of wine, history and architecture. The winery was born from the joint venture between Paolo Panerai and Château Lafite, one of the most important names in French wines. The building is an architectural work created by the famous Renzo Piano which manages to splendidly combine elegance with functionality. It is a timeless work, a monument that manages to be a discreet presence as discreetly poetic as its grandeur, which finds its maximum impetus in red tower visible even from a distance. The tower captures the sunlight and illuminates, through a system of mirrors, a suggestive view barrel cellar carved into the rock at a depth of 50 meters a theatre where up to 2,500 barriques rest in the darkness, on the surface a glass pavilion it is the ideal setting for tastings, outside aimmense terrace which overlooks the hills of the Maremma that lThe architect named the churchyard. From the first harvest in 2004 to today, Rocca di Frassinello has produced 6 reds, a rosé, two whites and a grappa. A gem? Inside this suggestive cellar there is a museum dedicated to the Etruscans and their relationship with wine, something truly unique that is worth visiting.
The nature and flavors of the Maremma in a fairytale place
For those who want to let themselves be enveloped for a few days bythe relaxing atmosphere of the Gulf of Follonica can do it to The Sense Experience Resort, a luxury structure created from a former colonial complex immersed in a centuries-old park, a place where the scents of aromatic herbs, the wonderful colors of the sunsets, the sea breeze caresses the skin and authentic flavors reworked in a superb way make the days truly unforgettable . The The Sense Experience Resort it was designed precisely to be a unicuum with nature: the buildings in white, green and wood, with large windows and terraces, overlook park and sea, they offer views breathtakingattention to‘environment as philosophy that’s what makes this even more valuable exclusive place. Him too cooking lovers more demanding here they will find happiness with a le gastronomic proposals from the chef. Two restaurants with different menus are almost the summary of cultural contamination between the territory and the world. To the Mansion they enhance the best Tuscan ingredients and are reinterpreted with Asian nuances resulting from the chef’s experiences in Japan, at Eaté thanks to the partnership with the starred Roman chef Pipero the Tuscan taste is conjugated with that of other regions in a truly superb manner. To try? To the Mansion don’t miss the Risotto Tokyo Milan which is a cosmopolitan andAnd to you certainly the Mischiato cooked in caciucco reduction which is a portrait of Italian regional cuisine.
