Lovers of the sea and nature will feel perfectly at home in Tuscany. Along the coast of Monte Argentario in the south of the region, there are many beaches and coves that will make you forget all your stresses and worries.
Follow winding paths and gravel roads to get to bays, Roman ruins, magnificent cliffs and secluded beaches where you can hide out in the holiday season. Those who like their comfort will also find all the necessary seaside amenities.
Here's our selection of 13 of the best beaches on Monte Argentario:
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Ercole
Type: Cove
Description: Found just past Porto Ercole this cove has lots vast stretches of white sand and few tourists.
Location: Chiarone
Area: Capalbio
Town: Chiarone
Type: Beach
Description: This beach is reached by leaving the Argentario promentory and going towards Capalbio Scalo. It has exquisite dark sand that is almost black and crystal clear sea. The beach is characterised by a backdrop of wild scrubland and two big dunes.
Location: Feniglia
Area: Orbetello
Town: Orbetello
Type: Beach
Description: A long stretch of exquisite beach of almost 7km that reaches the Orbetello lagoon with a beautiful pine forest to provide the backdrop. Easily reached from Porto Ercole.
Location: Fonteblanda
Area: Fonteblanda
Town: Fonteblanda
Type: Spiaggia
Description: This wide beach of 15 to 20 metres is accessible from campsites that you will found south of Talamone. This sandy shore joins the mouth of Osa and Albegna rivers and has a pine forest along its fringes.
Location: Il Purgatorio
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Ercole
Type: Beach
Description: This beach, dominated by the Ciana Tower, can be reached 4km on from the "Cannelle Tower". The route is quite tricky and its most beautiful beaches, like "La Ciana", "Cala Piazzoni" and "Le Filicaie", can only be reached from the sea.
Location: L'Acqua Dolce
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Ercole
Type: Beach
Description: L’Acqua Dolce is a beautiful beach that is found along the provincial road from Porto Ercole to the Avolltoio Tower and the Stella Fortress. It is reaches by following road signs.
Location: La Piletta
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Ercole
Type: Beach
Description: The Piletta beach is found just before Porto Ercole between the Stella Fortress and the Rocca Spagnolo and is easily accessed from the provincial road. It is characterised by little stretches of sand, one of which is know as the "Nuns' beach".
Location: Le Viste
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Ercole
Type: Beach
Description: "Le Viste" are found just before Porto Ercole between the Stella Fortress and the Rocca Spagnolo and can be accessed from the provincial road. It is characterised by little stretches of sand, one of which is know as the "Nuns' beach".
Location: Macchiatonda
Area: Capalbio
Town: Capalbio Scalo
Type: Spiaggia
Description: This beach is reached by leaving the Argentario promentory and going towards Capalbio Scalo. It has exquisite dark sand that is almost black and crystal clear sea. The beach is characterised by a backdrop of wild scrubland and two big dunes.
Location: Patanella
Area: Orbetello
Town: Orbetello
Type: Spiaggia
Description: The beach is sandy and covered in vegetation and is accessed following the Aurelia road south and turning off at the Albinia junction. Its position near the lagoon and Mount Argentario offers the possibility of spectacular views.
Location: Punta nera
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Santo Stefano
Type: Spiaggia
Description: A small beach that unfurls in front of the Porto di Santo Stefano cliffs.
Locations: Lo Sbarcatello
Area: Monte Argentario
Town: Porto Ercole
Type: Beach
Description: Another beautiful beach found along the provincial road to Porto Ercole between the Avvoltoio Tower and the Stella Fort. It is reached by the signed paths from the road.
Location: Giannella
Area: Orbetello
Type: Sandy beach
Description: A 10km-long beach, starting near Saline and ending near S. Liberata, connecting the Monte Argentario promentory to Maremma. The beach is exclusively sandy and is ideal for families with small children. There are parking spots all along the beach.
