Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Grosseto, Italy your home away from home

The Province of Grosseto, also known as Maremma, in the Italian region of Tuscany is known primarily for the fantastic agrotourism options. You would be very hard pushed to find a region of Italy where the locals offer such a genuinely warm welcome.

Things to do on holiday in Grosseto, Italy

The beaches of Grosseto are hidden stretches of sand, backed by thick pine woodland and quaint fishing villages. The long, sandy shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea reaches from Punto Ala to Marina di Grosseto, where the beaches give way to wild coves and the Maremma Natural Park. There is also an enormous wealth of interesting archeological sites available from a Grosseto holiday rental dating back to the 7th Century BC. The Etruscan sites in Vetulonia, Rosselle and Ghiaccio Forte make for fascinating excursions from a Grosseto villa.

Taking self catering accommodation in Grosseto is a genuine treat due to the fact that Grosseto is an agricultural region, producing mushrooms, artichokes, olives, sun ripened tomatoes and delicious wild boar.

Natural Park of Maremma stretches along the Tyrrhenian Coast, surrounded by pine forests, marshland and shear cliffs. Filled with beautiful towers and magnificent natural landscapes, it is a great place to walk and relax, absorbing the best of Grossetos natural beauty.

The CIMA Festival in Monte Argentario is a classical music lovers dream, held every year in Grosseto.

Places to holiday in Grosseto, Italy

Castiglione della Pescaia is a remarkably attractive town in Grosseto, nestled between the sea and the evergreen adorned hills. A combination of quiet beaches and the dramatic, battle weary medieval castle have kept Grosseto holiday accommodation in Castiglione in great demand.

Pitigliano is a middle age fairytale of a destination. Build on a rock outcrop and surrounded by lush green valleys, Pitigliano has to be seen to be believed. It is home to a number of extraordinary military structures from the 13th century, and many points of interest from across the ages, from pre-historic tombs, past the Roman and medieval periods to the Renaissance grandeur of the Orsini Palace.

Gavorrano is another magnificent medieval town, and Grosseto holiday accommodation here will guarantee breath taking views of the sea and the sharp hills of the countryside. Taking a Grosseto holiday rental in August here is a magnificent time to visit, as the Salto della Contessa pageant is held annually, with medieval parades, theatre and a horse race.

Porto Santo Stefano is not only a beautiful beach town situated in a picturesque bay, but is also the departure point for those wishing to explore the Island of Giglio.

Weather in Grosseto, Italy

Grosseto is a magnificent place to visit during the spring and summer. Temperatures from May until October remain above the mid 20s (°C), and winter temperatures remain above 12°C even during the grips of winter.

Travel to Grosseto, Italy

The closest airports to the self catering villas of Grosseto are Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) and Pisa airports (PSA), both of which receive daily cheap flights from the UK. Transfers from either take an hour, or trains arrive in the town of Grosseto direct from both airports.