Argentario Orbetello and Porto Ercole Ebike Virtual Guided Tour

Highlights

• Argentario E-Bike Route
• Virtual Guide Access
• Lagoon Scenery

What's included

Itinerary

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   Orbetello

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   Orbetello is one of the most fascinating places in the Maremma of Grosseto, lying on a thin isthmus of land surrounded by the lagoon and overlooking Monte Argentario. Its origins are very ancient: it was already inhabited in Etruscan times, as evidenced by the polygonal walls still visible, and later passed under Roman control. In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance it experienced several dominations, including that of Siena, until it became a strategic center of the State of the Presidia. Today Orbetello combines history, nature and unique lagoon landscapes, with suggestive views, ancient fortifications and an important protected natural area, habitats of flamingos, herons and numerous migratory species.

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   Rocca Spagnola

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   The Rocca Aldobrandesca of Porto Ercole dominates the ancient village and the sea of the Argentario, offering one of the most suggestive views of the coast of Grosseto. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages: on the hill there was already a small oratory mentioned in 1074, while the first fortified nucleus was linked to the Aldobrandeschi and then expanded in the following centuries. Under the Republic of Siena and, later, during the State of the Presidia, the fortress was transformed into a powerful coastal fortress, with sighting and defense functions. Today it retains the severe charm of ancient military architecture and tells the long strategic history of Porto Ercole.

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   Spiaggia Della Feniglia

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   The Feniglia Beach is a natural paradise of golden sand about 6 km long that connects the hill of Ansedonia to Monte Argentario. Immersed in the suggestive Duna Feniglia Nature Reserve, it offers a crystal clear sea and shallow waters, perfect for families.

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   Forte Filippo

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   Fort Philip dominates Porto Ercole from the top of a promontory overlooking the bay. It was built in 1558 at the behest of Philip II of Spain, as part of the defensive system of the State of the Presidia. With its mighty ramparts, moat and panoramic position between the port and Cala Galera, it represents one of the most important examples of Spanish military architecture of the Argentario.

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   Porto Ercole

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   The Marina of Porto Ercole overlooks a natural bay of Monte Argentario, protected by historic Spanish fortresses. Born as a fishing port and strategic point for navigation, the port experienced great importance in the sixteenth century under the State of the Presidi. Today the seafront, animated by boats and clubs, preserves the authentic maritime atmosphere of the village.

Before you go

Location