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Walking in Tuscany | Parco Regionale della Maremma | From Alberese to San Rabano and Cala di Forno
Surroundings
       
   
   
   

 
   
   

From Alberese to San Rabano | Departure: from Pratini | 7,2 km, 3.30 hours

This excursion is not particularly difficult, only 6 km long over a descend of 400 m, it should take only half a day. From Alberese, where you can leave your car, you reach Strada degli Olivi which, bending to the left in the direction of the sea, will take you to Pratini. From here, your walk will be in the shade even on the hottest of summer days, and you can start your ascent up the crests of the Uccellina hills. If you observe carefully you can spot tracks of the many animals living in the park, but a 'close encounter' with one of them will be difficult because these animals have nocturnal habits and are shy: pole-cats, weasels, porcupines, badgers, and wild boars. There are numerous protected species of vegetation, like the rare dwarf fan palm.

After only a few miles, once you have reached Poggio Leccio you will be able to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the plateau and mouth of the river Ombrone, spanning all the way to the sea.

Farther out the forest suddenly gives way to a glade and San Rabano will appear in front of your eyes. Among the Romanesque ruins of the ancient church is a standpoint that you'll find very difficult not to appreciate because of the scenery all around it. Once you have had a rest, you are ready to return to Pratini.

 

  

 


Marina di Albarese


Abbazia di San Rabano
     

From Alberese to Cala di Forno | Departure: from Pratini | 12 km, 4 hours

It's an easy itinerary to do in half a day, with no upward slopes, through the lights and shadows of the forest leading to the sea.
From Alberese you reach Pratini and the walk takes you onto shady paths to high cliffs, culminating in the Punta di Collelungo. The trail passes through an area covered with typical Mediterranean coastal vegetation, with various bushes like the strawberry tree and aromatic plants, which fill the air with oregano and liquorice fragrances. A little bit of mystery surrounds the area of Punta di Collelungo, a haven over the centuries for Etruscan seamen, smugglers, and barbarous pirates. If you look up you can see the wide circles made by the falcons looking for prey; if you look even further, on a fine day, you can see the coasts of the Isola del Giglio.
From the cape you descend towards the bay of Cala di Forno and strolling along a wide beach, which entices you to dive in the waves of the Tyrrhenian sea, you head back to Patrini.

  
Torre di Cala di Forno
Torre di Cala di Forno
     
The Park is open all year round, all week.
To enter, purchase tickets at the entrance at the Visitor Center in Alberese or Talamone. It is possible to take a tour on your own or in a group, with a guide or not, depending on the time of the year.

The Visitor Centres of the Park (Centro Visite del Parco) are situated in Alberese and in Talamone.

Alberese Visitor Center
Via del Bersagliere, 7/9 - Alberese (Gr)
Tel. +39 0564 407098 - Fax. +39 0564 407278
Open every day including holidays with the following timetable: from October 1 to March 22, 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.; from March 23 to September 30, 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Visitor Center and Talamone Aquarium
Via Nizza, 12 - Talamone (Gr)
Tel. +39 0564 887173 - Fax. +39 0564 887173
Open every day including holidays with the following timetable: from September 1 to June 30, 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.; from July 1 to August 31, 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

    
   
     
 
   
 
       
       
       
       
       
     
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