The best cycling routes around Parco interprovinciale di Montioni

Cala Civette is one of the wildest and most pristine beaches in the Tuscan Maremma, located in the municipality of Scarlino. The view of the bay is distinguished by its characteristic golden sand, a crystal-clear green sea, and the promontory dominated by the ancient Torre Civette.

The panoramic road (Trail no. 1) connecting Puntone di Scarlino (Portiglioni) to Cala Violina is a splendid coastal dirt road within the Riserva Naturale delle Bandite di Scarlino nature reserve. The route is exclusively passable on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. Cars and motor vehicles are not allowed.

The Pieve di San Giusto in Suvereto is one of the most important and fascinating Romanesque buildings in the province of Livorno. Located at the entrance to the medieval village in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, its existence has been documented since 923. The current building, however, dates back to 1189, the year it was rebuilt by the masters Barone Amico and Bono da Calci. It features elements of light limestone alternating with dark bands of a typically Pisan style. The main entrance is flanked by two columns supporting two apotropaic lions. The structure has a single nave with a visible wooden truss ceiling. Inside, an ancient, finely decorated marble baptismal font is preserved. In an internal niche, there are remains of medieval frescoes; on the transept, the epigraph attesting to the completion date (1189) is still legible.

The Romanesque portal of the Pieve di San Giusto in Suvereto. The facade is decorated with an elegant portal surmounted by a round arch, famous for its carved capitals. Although it existed before the year 1000, the current structure was rebuilt in the 12th century.

splendid bike ride with ups and downs in a pine forest with sea view

Part of the Tomboli State Nature Reserve, the Pineta di Follonica is a true green oasis that stretches for kilometers, offering visitors a unique experience of relaxation and nature. Divided by the city into two parts, the Pineta di Levante and the Pineta di Ponente, it offers different experiences for adults and children. A nature reserve on the outskirts of the city, perfect in summer for cooling off from the high temperatures and in winter for enjoying peace and quiet. In the less frequented areas, it is not uncommon to find spontaneous dune plants, such as the rare Sea Lily, or to hear the characteristic song of the Green Woodpecker. The pine forests are crossed by a network of trails that can be walked or cycled. In the areas closest to the city, there are also playgrounds for children and installations dedicated to fitness, for those who want to stay in shape!

The Archaeological Museum is housed in the ancient Palazzo del Podestà (1225), which overlooks the Piazza del Duomo of Massa Marittima. The collection is organized into sections, ordered chronologically from the lower paleolithic to the etruscan age; the main piece of the prehistoric collection is the eneolithic statue-stele of Vado all’Arancio, the only find of its type in Maremma; the etruscan finds come mainly from excavations carried out at the village of Lago dell’Accesa, they are mainly kitchenware, loom weights, fishing weights and bricks; also present are the funerary trousseaux found in the necropolises, especially pottery (figulina clay and bucchero), bronze fibulae, iron pot stands, iron and bronze weapons. On the ground floor, an educational section is set up with a life-size reconstruction of typical caves: a paleolithic and an eneolithic one. Guided tours and educational activities, organization of cultural events and film screenings are available.

Cala Violina, located in the heart of the Maremma grossetana between Scarlino and Punta Ala, is one of the most beautiful beaches in Tuscany, known for its very fine white sand, crystal-clear water, and Mediterranean scrub. The bay offers breathtaking views of the crystal-clear sea, comparable to that of the Island of Elba.