Forte 9 Far Horizon's apartment guidebook
Thermal baths
Immerse yourself in the spectacular open air, completely natural thermal baths, and free - ! whats not to like? recommended to bring some waterproof beach shoes, and bath robes... no facilities for changing, but there is a cafe
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Terme di Saturnia
Immerse yourself in the spectacular open air, completely natural thermal baths, and free - ! whats not to like? recommended to bring some waterproof beach shoes, and bath robes... no facilities for changing, but there is a cafe
Sightseeing
A jewel of the Monte Argentario, best in the morning when the sun sparkles off the sea and warms you as you have a coffee or lunch looking over the sheltered, warm, gorgeous harbour. Protected by 15th Century Spanish forts, its spectacular!
Porto Ercole
One hour by ferry, Giglio is an island of wonderful walks, beaches and peace and quiet - a world away from the mainland. A bus connects the 3 small villages, and takes you up to 450 metres where you can walk the spine of the island with views to Corsica, Montecristo, Elba....
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Giglio Porto
One hour by ferry, Giglio is an island of wonderful walks, beaches and peace and quiet - a world away from the mainland. A bus connects the 3 small villages, and takes you up to 450 metres where you can walk the spine of the island with views to Corsica, Montecristo, Elba....
Beaches
Huge south facing beach, backed by dunes and nature reserve - quiet out of season and so big there is always room in summer for everyone
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Feniglia
Località Poggio PertusoHuge south facing beach, backed by dunes and nature reserve - quiet out of season and so big there is always room in summer for everyone
Spiaggia di Punta Nera
One of the closest beaches, 15 minutes walk
Bird watching
Bird watching - one of the oldest natural reserves in Italy
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Oasis Natural WWF de Orbetello
Bird watching - one of the oldest natural reserves in Italy
Neighbourhoods
Historic etruscan town, the local area is an open air archeology site, connected by Etruscan age ""via cave"", holloways, narrow defiles 1 metre wide and 20 metres deep carved out of the rock...
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Sovana
Historic etruscan town, the local area is an open air archeology site, connected by Etruscan age ""via cave"", holloways, narrow defiles 1 metre wide and 20 metres deep carved out of the rock...
Spectacular! a small city on a ridge of tufo, its breathtaking.
314 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pitigliano
Spectacular! a small city on a ridge of tufo, its breathtaking.
Golf courses
The closest Golf Course
https://www.argentariogolfresortspa.it/en/golf/
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Argentario Golf Resort & Spa
Località Le PianeThe closest Golf Course
https://www.argentariogolfresortspa.it/en/golf/
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Coach to and from the airport
Tiemme coach service from Orbetello scalo (train station) to Fiumicino
https://www.tiemmespa.it/viaggia-con-noi/fiumicino-aeroporto/
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Summer minibus shuttle services to the beaches
No need for a car in the summer, minibuses connect the beaches and harbours
http://www.comunemonteargentario.gov.it//multimedia/info/1/1_1907/doc-1907121128-navette_estive.pdf
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Local walks with spectacular views
1. Starting at the Fortezza Spagnola (Fort), cross the road and follow the signed trails, take via del sole and continue upwards with views over the port, to via delle cacciarella, which brings you back to above the fort (about one hour), on paved roads
2. Drive or cycle to the Parcheggio Falesia Capo d'Uomo, and walk - the trail to the Torre di Capo d'Uomo is incredible. Rough in places, wear good shoes
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Fruit markets
Every day, in the piazza behind the church (Santo Stefano), until 1300. Two minutes from your door!
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Rent an inflatable boat (gommone) to see the coast
At the port, Zeurino Barche have a range of inflatables with outboard motors you can hire - see the coast and swim in the clear clear sea...
https://www.zeurinobarche.com/
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bicycle and boat hire
High quality e-bikes can be rented at the Bike and Boat Hotel, 500 metres from the apartment. With their all terrain e-bikes, you can circuit Monte Argentario in a day- the battery power makes an enormous difference as their is a lot of ascent and descent. Spectacular! https://www.bbargentariohotel.it/en/
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Winery and wine tasting
Check out ""La Parrina"" (close to Orbetello). Its a historic estate and produces its own award winning wines, and offers a range of experiences including wine tasting and cooking courses. All can be booked online
https://www.parrina.it/
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Special excursions (on horseback, by boat etc)
The Maremma area inland from Porto Santo Stefano is famous for the ""cowboys"" , herding and droving cattle in the coastal hills. Check out the many options including horseback trekking in the nature reserves south and north of Monte Argentario, and their excursions by boat in the archipelago. https://www.maremmaescursioni.it/escursioni/
Costumbres y cultura
Winery tour and tasting
Santa Lucia wine estate and cellar - family run estate, with vineyards on Monte Argentario and between Orbetello and Grosseto.
https://www.azsantalucia.com/en/the-vineyard/
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Sailing school
Offers short sailing courses (e.g. 15 hours)
https://www.maremmaescursioni.it/scuola-vela-argentario/