holiday tuscany villa - Residences in Monte Argentario, Italy

MONTE ARGENTARIO: MOUNTAIN MEETS SPARKLING SEA
One of the most beautiful parts of the Tuscan coast, the rocky promontory of Monte Argentario still looks like an island, as it once was, until sand drifts silted the channel and formed two isthmuses connecting with the mainland at Orbetello. The Tombola di Feniglia has a long sandy beach lined with pines. Nearby are located the headquarters of the WWF, and the promontory is home to some rare and lovely flora and fauna. The name Argentario either derives from the Roman banking family who once owned the area, or from the silver mines at nearby Massa Marittima.

The Argentario, culminating in Mount Telegrafo (635 m), rises steeply from the sea to the west, but slopes away more gently to the north. It is covered almost everywhere by Mediterranean scrub, particularly in the less accessible zones. The coastline of Mount Argentario is extremely irregular, notched by high cliffs and bays that follow one another in quick succession. The Argentario is rich in grottoes; some of them along the coast formed by the erosive action of the sea but others, inland, are due to the Karst phenomenon.

Besides the abundance of fish in the waters off the Argentario, red coral can still be found and the sea yields up the occasional amphora encrusted with molluscs. All of which makes the depths here a favourite haunt of enthusiasts of underwater fishing and photography. But, as a whole, Monte Argentario is also ideal for those attracted by the beauty of the landscape, its mild climate, monuments of past ages, and fine accommodation. Little wonder, then, that the backbone of the territory’s economy today is tourism. The Argentario is, in fact, the showpiece of the Maremma and its bathing resorts attract visitors both domestic and international.

The seat of public administration is Porto Santo Stefano, the centre of Monte Argentario. Situated in a picturesque bay, Porto Santo Stefano is not only an important centre for fishing and a bathing resort, but it also acts as a base for tourists who visit the island of Giglio. Its Spanish history is evident in the Aragonese stronghold, which towers above the small town.

Porto Ercole, resplendent in natural beauty and in the vestiges of over a thousand years of history, is the most beautiful jewel on the Argentario promontory. Its name comes from the mythical Greek hero Hercules. This small town, like Porto Santo Stefano, also shows traces of Spanish influence, testified by the numerous towers and also some tombstones in the church. From here, a short flight takes you to Cala Galera, a modern tourist harbour, where you can hire boats with or without a helmsman.

Asedonia is a popular tourist resort, near the ruins of the Roman town of Cosa, where you can visit a museum of Roman finds and a part of the Etruscan walls. Very beautiful houses rise on the Asedonia hill, some of them summer residences of celebrities. A little more to the south, on the way towards the Capalbio station, is the Tagliata Etrusca, a milestone of hydraulic engineering.

Accommodation in Monte Argentario is excellent and abundant. For a choice list, please refer to our selection.

RESIDENCES IN TUSCANY: YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

Okay, how does this sound: 10 elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of Tuscan country life. Pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the ancient city of Cortona... Residence Il Casale offers guests a rare opportunity to sample the lifestyle and opulence of the Renaissance nobility in eastern Tuscany. This is a marvellously well-preserved 16th century structure that looks out towards the towers and churches that pierce the Cortona skyline. The 10 vacation apartments are dominated by the original building with its stone tower, wide balcony and external staircase.

You think we’re rambling? Well, not really, because we offer you the choicest Tuscany vacation residences for your sojourn to one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations, and we assure you that the description in the last paragraph is only a sampler of the kind of Tuscany residences that we can offer you. All you need to do is visit us and go through our list of the best residences in Tuscany, any of which can be your vacation home. We enable you to speak to the owners of these beautiful properties direct, and you can make your own arrangements thereafter. All we do is act as facilitators, and once you experience our services, you will agree that approaching us for help is a good way to begin your trip to Tuscany.

And in case you thought we were limited to a single region of Tuscany, here’s one more sampler: Located in Venturina Terme (Campiglia Marittima) province of Livorno, the Residence Le Corti Del Sole is the perfect location to enjoy your holiday and devote your time to the various thermal springs in and around the area. Near the Residence are the Costa Degli Etruschi, Elba Isle, and within easy reach lie important cities like Pisa, Siena and Florence. It’s also an ideal starting point to visit the lovely cities of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Suvereto and Campiglia.

As is obvious, then, we can offer you residences in all parts of Tuscany, and would invite you to visit us without further ado. Without exception, the residences that we have chosen for you are perfectly located to offer tourists every modern facility, as well as allow them to soak in the delightful ambience of old world Tuscany. Still not convinced? Maybe you should just check us out then.

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