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In Grosseto Province, one of the most important tourist destinations is undoubtedly Orbetello. This town of almost 15,000 inhabitants strikes you immediately when viewed from above: it sits on a narrow strip of land, surrounded on both sides by an extensive lagoon, which creates two magnificent beaches facing the Tyrrhenian Sea – Giannella and Feniglia.
Orbetello is also the gateway to the elegant Monte Argentario tourist area, home to some of Tuscany’s most beautiful coves. And just a few kilometres inland, you’ll find yourself in the heart of Grosseto’s Maremma, a land steeped in charm and tradition, where the past blends seamlessly with the present to create something unique.
There are many reasons why tourists choose to visit Orbetello. Whatever yours may be, make the most of it, and don’t think there’s nothing to do outside the summer season: swimming may not be an option, but the town remains an excellent base for exploring the Grosseto Maremma – a territory that’s genuinely inviting all year round – whilst also offering wonderful natural excursions within its splendid lagoon.
In addition to Giannella and Feniglia, the two beaches that border the lagoon, there’s a third interesting beach north of Orbetello, called Osa Beach, situated along the coastal stretch that divides the town from Talamone.
Giannella is the outer beach of Orbetello’s lagoon, facing north-west. On clear days, you can even see Elba Island, and sunsets over the sea turn a fiery red, making evenings truly unforgettable. Giannella Beach stretches for about 8 kilometres, is entirely sandy, and much of it is free to access.
Several hotels overlook it, but especially in the areas furthest from the Argentario promontory, there are also numerous campsites, so some sections are privately owned and reserved for guests of these establishments. But that’s no problem: given its length, Giannella has plenty of space for everyone.
The beach opposite Giannella, Feniglia, is entirely within a protected natural area. It stretches from the Cala Galera boathouse to Ansedonia, for about 6 kilometres, and behind it lies an enormous pine forest, beautifully maintained with various walking and cycling trails, where you can stroll or cycle peacefully, sheltered from the intense sun.
Feniglia Beach is different from Giannella, as access is only from both ends. Since the entire area is protected, you must park your car in one of the paid car parks in the area and proceed on foot. There are some transport services, especially for disabled visitors, but reaching the beach still requires a ten-minute walk through the pine forest.
The further you walk, the quieter the beach becomes. Choose based on how much solitude in nature appeals to you! In any case, despite its wild character, Feniglia has a couple of simple beach clubs near both ends, where you can hire loungers and umbrellas and get refreshments.
The third and final Orbetello beach is Osa Beach. Its layout is very similar to the other two: extremely long and completely sandy, but its distinctive feature is that much of it is reserved for campsites. In fact, most of Orbetello’s campsites, which are numerous and across all categories, overlook this beach.
Of course, you can access Osa Beach even if you’re not staying at these facilities, though only in certain public areas. Access points are clearly marked and signposted. After parking, you’ll need to cross through a lush pine forest, behind which this thin strip of sand suddenly appears. It’s an excellent beach for watching stunning sunsets and offers wonderful views of Giglio Island.
Orbetello’s historic centre contains monuments and ancient buildings of great artistic and historical value, including the Porta Medina Coeli – the entrance to the fortified city – the Spanish Mill, the Renaissance Palazzo del Podestà and the Guzmán Powder Magazine, which now houses a museum.
Orbetello Lagoon Oasis is one of 80 protected areas managed by the WWF throughout Italy to preserve habitats and rare or endangered species. Like every oasis, it’s open to tourists and nature lovers. The area lies along one of the most important migration routes and represents one of the main wintering sites for birds that breed in Europe.
An unspoilt environment comprising the lagoon, a sandy tombolo, with scrubland, pine forest and cultivated fields, hosting rich wildlife with approximately 200 species of waterfowl, including ducks, herons, grebes and gulls.
To admire this splendid oasis, the WWF organises guided tours along “nature trails” equipped with observation points and hides with informative panels. At Casale Spagnolo della Giannella, you can visit the museum, environmental education centre and stay at the guesthouse.
This is a legend of Italian aviation. About seventy years ago, major transatlantic flights departed from here. In 1944, the Nervi hangars, warehouses, canteens, workshops, barracks, garages and officers’ quarters were destroyed by the Germans. Only the command building and little else survived.
This is the former Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, located in Piazza della Repubblica. Inside you can admire works of art, including the stucco of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the series of Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, the confessional of Saint Paul of the Cross, and a wooden sculpture of the Assumption of Mary, created by the Spanish in 1600 together with the baroque-style chapel dedicated to Saint Blaise.
Porta Senese, the oldest gate. Gate of Relief, visible near the Fish Farms. Porta Esterna di Terra, originally had a drawbridge that no longer exists. Porta Nuova, visible at the entrance to Orbetello’s Historic Centre.
The cyclopean walls are commonly attributed to Etruscan and Roman work, but recent studies suggest they date back to the Villanovians, a people who inhabited the lagoon area around the 10th century BC.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
Orbetello is a popular tourist destination, but with a particular type of visitor. To begin with, almost no one chooses to stay in the historic centre, so it’s not particularly lively in the evenings, though there are bars and restaurants. Many prefer hotels or campsites near the beaches, and that’s where most nightlife is concentrated.
Among Orbetello’s nightclubs, we’d highlight New Line, situated outside the lagoon in a convenient location for those coming from surrounding towns. Another popular nightclub with Orbetello holidaymakers is Havana, technically part of Monte Argentario but just a stone’s throw from the town centre.
Several beach clubs also cater to evening visitors, with aperitifs and dancing on the beach.
If you love the seaside life, choose to stay near Giannella Beach: along the road – the Giannella Provincial Road – there are plenty of hotels and campsites where you’ll certainly find a wonderful holiday. In the historic centre, as mentioned, there aren’t many tourists, though accommodation isn’t lacking, particularly in the form of bed and breakfasts and small apartments.
We offer a selection of hotels at Orbetello to suit all categories of travellers. The most booked by tourists are the sea-facing hotels, often right on the beach. If you want to play it safe, choose one of the following: they are among the most booked hotels in Orbetello, sorted by number of reviews.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Orbetello. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Orbetello are in high demand.
Orbetello is just a few kilometres from the SS1 Aurelia state road, making it reasonably accessible even though it’s not particularly close to the motorway.
From Florence it takes about two and a half hours, driving south towards Siena and then Grosseto, then joining the Aurelia until you reach Orbetello Scalo, from which Orbetello town centre is just a few minutes away. The journey from Rome is considerably shorter, taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes via Civitavecchia, then joining the SS1 Aurelia heading north.
Orbetello also has a railway station, located at Orbetello Scalo and called Orbetello-Monte Argentario. It lies on the Tyrrhenian Railway, where regional trains on the Grosseto-Rome line stop.
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Orbetello sits in Grosseto province on a narrow strip of land at the heart of the lagoon that shares its name. Water surrounds it on three sides, whilst beyond the lagoon lie two strikingly long beaches – Giannella and Feniglia.
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