Arli Hotel Hideaway Punta Ala
Punta Ala - Via Del Pozzino 2
Offering an infinity pool and a hot tub, Arli Hotel Hideaway Punta Ala is located a 10-minute walk from the nearest beach and 4 km from Marina di Punta Ala harbour.
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Located at the southern tip of the Gulf of Follonica, of which it represents the southernmost point, Punta Ala is an elegant seaside resort in the province of Grosseto, a hamlet within the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia.
It sits on the tip of the promontory of the same name and developed as a tourist destination during the 1970s, when an avant-garde marina, the Marina di Punta Ala, was constructed. This facility was dedicated to sailing regattas organised by the local Yacht Club, which remains renowned today among sailing enthusiasts, as it was the birthplace of Luna Rossa.
The presence of the Marina, which remains highly active and celebrated, ensures that Punta Ala is an extremely exclusive resort, complete with numerous luxury residences, villas for rent and private homes, and countless yachts moored in the harbour—a striking contrast to the surrounding territory of Maremma Grossetana, characterised by simplicity, nature, authenticity and tradition.
But even if your budget won’t stretch to an extravagant holiday here, don’t miss a visit to Punta Ala. Take a stroll along its lovely seafront to admire the boats moored at the marina, and sip a drink whilst watching the sunset.
At Punta Ala, those who love the sea are spoilt for choice: north of the town, an exceptionally long sandy beach stretches for several kilometres. To the south of the promontory, meanwhile, you’ll find small coves, which are not particularly easy to reach on foot but can be accessed more readily by boat.
Punta Ala’s main beach lies north of the promontory, along the coastline that extends to Scarlino and the famous Cala Civette and Cala Violina. This beach stretches for almost 6 kilometres, is entirely sandy, and is backed by stretches of Mediterranean scrubland interspersed with pine forests.
It’s extensive, and much of it is public beach. Along the road immediately behind it, at regular intervals, there are several car parks where you can leave your vehicle, as well as numerous pedestrian access points to the sea.
Some sections of the beach are reserved for the campsites that face onto it, situated mainly towards the northern end, where there is also a zone specifically designated for dogs. As you move southwards towards the town centre, the public beach gives way to beach clubs, where you can hire sunbeds and parasols and enjoy the many facilities on offer.
At the western edge of the Marina di Punta Ala, neatly cordoned off by rocks, sits the marina beach. It’s quite small and is occupied throughout its length by a beach club. You cannot access the beach and set up your own parasol or towel: this means that to enjoy it, you’ll need to hire a parasol and a sunbed.
The beach is sandy and the seabed slopes gently, making it ideal for families with children. It’s also great for young people, as just a few steps from the shore there’s a beach volleyball court for playing in the shallow water.
The setting is beautiful too: in the background you can admire the Sparviero islet, whilst to the left the beach is dominated by the Punta Ala castle. The water is crystal clear and, thanks to the shallow seabed, pleasantly warm.
The small Cala Barbiere is situated a short distance from Punta Ala town centre. It’s quite popular and is reached by following a small path from the car park, which is unpaved. It’s also a very shaded beach, perfect if you prefer to avoid the sun.
Cala Tartana and Cala Tartanella are two beaches located on the southern part of the Punta Ala promontory, in a position that is decidedly inconvenient and difficult to access. They are very similar to each other and lie just a few dozen metres apart. We recommend arriving by boat from Punta Ala so you can also enjoy the stunning views from the sea.
The third and final beach on Punta Ala’s southern coastline is Poggettone beach. It’s difficult to find and accessed with some difficulty via a steep path down. Combined with the fact that it’s composed of large rocks, this makes it completely unsuitable for children. Rock shoes are recommended once you arrive.
All of this translates to Poggettone beach’s greatest advantage: it’s never crowded.
If you want to explore something at Punta Ala to take a break from beach life, there’s plenty on offer. Start with the distinctive Church of the Consolata6, dating from 1961, with its unusual wooden and copper hut-like shape, then visit the Torre Hidalgo7, or Barbiere Tower, dating from the sixteenth century.
Also from the sixteenth century comes the Punta Ala castle8, erected by the Medici family on the south-eastern promontory of the resort to control the coastline north of Castiglione della Pescaia.
Architecture enthusiasts can explore the exteriors of several villas built at Punta Ala between the 1960s and 1980s, including the distinctive fan-shaped villa in the Poggettone district, Villa Lorenzini, Villa Di Salvo and Villa Rusconi-Quiriconi.
And naturally, don’t miss the beautiful Marina9, the Marina di Punta Ala, where you can admire the yachts, browse luxury shops and enjoy a drink by the sea.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
As a destination frequented by celebrities and wealthy visitors, there’s always something to do in the evening at Punta Ala. There are several nightspots near the beaches, while in the town centre there are venues hosting happy hours and themed evenings, as well as live music and DJ sets. Punta Ala doesn’t have traditional nightclubs as such, though some of the beach clubs remain open in the evening until late into the night.
Standout names include Belmare Lounge Bar, located on the beach, Bagno La Vela, with its famous sunset happy hours and exclusive evenings, and the lovely Cala Felice beach club, situated about 15 kilometres from Punta Ala, in the Puntone area.
For a more relaxed evening, nothing beats a stroll around the marina, sipping something with stunning views of the yachts.
Punta Ala has numerous hotels, residences and private villas. Prices are generally high, given its status as an exclusive resort. There’s no shortage of five-star properties with all the comforts, whilst many of Punta Ala’s hotels are positioned prominently on the promontory, where beach access isn’t convenient but which more than compensate with splendid pools overlooking natural terraces, offering magnificent sunset views.
Sea or heights? This is perhaps the main decision to make at Punta Ala: some prefer to stay near the sea, along the northern coast, to reach the beach comfortably on foot. Others, however, prefer the peace and quiet and panoramic views, even if it means taking a car (and searching for parking) to get to the beach. The choice, of course, is personal and depends on the type of holiday you have in mind.
We offer a selection of hotels at Punta Ala 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 Punta Ala, 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 Punta Ala. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Punta Ala are in high demand.
Among all forms of transport, the car is the most convenient way to reach Punta Ala, despite the distances not always being short. For example, from Florence city centre it takes around two and a half hours, via the Florence-Pisa-Livorno superstrada and then the SS1 Aurelia road. From Siena it takes about an hour and 40 minutes, covering a total distance of 120 kilometres via the SS223 state road. Those coming from Arezzo also need to take the SS223, but the distance is greater and takes about two and a half hours.
If coming from the coast, take the A12 motorway to Rosignano Marittimo, or alternatively the SS1 Aurelia state road. From both Pisa and Livorno it takes just over an hour and a half.
For those choosing to travel by public transport, it’s important to note that the resort doesn’t have a railway station: the nearest one is at Follonica, about 20 kilometres away, on the Tirrenica railway line running between Pisa-Grosseto-Rome. Once you get off the train, to reach Punta Ala you’ll need to continue your journey for about 30 minutes using the local bus services, such as the 29F line, operated by Tiemme SPA. The distance between Florence Santa Maria Novella station and Follonica station is about 2 hours and 30 minutes on direct regional trains or with a change at Pisa.
Punta Ala is located in the province of Grosseto, at the tip of a promontory that marks the southern boundary of the Gulf of Follonica. It falls within the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia.
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