Sport and sea

The Maremma region, in South Tuscany, offers many possibilities to the lovers of sea-sports, thanks to its extremely varied coast-line: well-equipped sandy beaches alternate with rock-reefs and inlets, only accessibile by sea.

Maritime recreation

Over the past few years the Maremma has geared itself up to attract boat-lovers: modern, well-equipped, port structures are available in various locations along the coast.

These are chiefly: Marina di Scarlino, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, Marina di San Rocco, Talamone, Porto Santo Stefano, Marina di cala Galera, Porto Ercole.

Wind-surfing and water sports

Besides sailing, the Maremman sea can present tourists with every type of water sport: underwater exploration, kayak, beach-fishing, kite-surf, wind-surf. One of the most famous centres for wind-surfers and their like is Talamone.

But also le Rocchette and Castiglione della Pescaia are two, fixed venues on the wind-surfer’s agenda. On windy days you can see them ‘soaring’ with their “sails” both in and out of the water. If, instead, you like to take it easy by the seaside, you can sun-bathe on the beautiful beaches around Follonica, the wild Cala Violina, the fashionable Punta Ala and Castiglione della Pescaia, Marina di Alberese (inside the parco della Maremma), the le Rocchette beach, well-equipped and famous for its camping sites, or in the Sterapia park with its turquoise sea.

Golf in the Maremma

Another opportunity for sports activities in the Maremma is offered by its Golf Clubs: 4, 18-hole courses and a 9-hole practise course reveal the ever-growing enthusiasm of this part of Tuscany, also thanks to a natural landscape, so beautiful it leads you to deepen your knowledge of it ‘slowly but surely’.

Our organisation has set up various conventions with:

• Golf club Punta Ala: the first golf course (18 holes) was created in Maremma (1964): it is famous for its splendid, panoramic position overlooking the sea, has an overall length of over 6000 metres and a 72 point PAR. This course features a naturally undulating terrain with Mediterranean vegetation (maritime pines, larches, oaks, bushes) creating natural obstacles for the game. It is open all year round.
• Golf Club Toscana: an 18-hole golf course, at Pelagone, near Zavorrano, in 2003 it was classified among the best 10, emerging courses and is well-known for its luxury and prestige. Open all year round, its name "Il Pelagone" stems from the Etruscan word “paradise” highlighting the beauty of this location. If you haven’t brought your gear, don’t worry: the golf club will rent it to you!
• Golf Club Terme di Saturnia: an 18-hole course near the famous Tuscan thermal spa.
• Golf club Argentario:an 18-hole course, immersed in the Mediterranean vegetation, certified by Bioagricert.
• Maremmello Golf Club(9 holes): open all year round.