I Grilli
Baratti - Località Fabbricciane
Offering a garden and garden view, I Grilli is situated in Baratti, 41 km from Golf Club Punta Ala and 7 km from Piombino Train Station.
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Baratti, with its gulf, is one of Tuscany‘s most beautiful seaside destinations. In this small locality, part of the municipality of Piombino, you’ll find stunning waters surrounded by pristine nature, an exceptionally long beach and numerous facilities at your disposal. It’s a small hamlet inhabited by just a handful of residents, but during summer it becomes very crowded, especially with visitors from neighbouring areas who come here to enjoy some of the region’s finest seas.
People visit Baratti to unwind in front of crystalline waters and surrounded by unspoilt nature, but also to explore the beautiful surrounding area, from the Etruscan Coast to the Val di Cornia, passing through the Tuscan interior with its iconic landscapes. Moreover, given its proximity to important landmarks such as San Vincenzo and Piombino, Baratti can also be the perfect destination for a day trip from either of these two coastal towns.
The Gulf of Baratti stretches for around three kilometres in a north-south direction. At its southern tip lies a small marina, from where numerous boat excursions depart to explore the surrounding area and the Tuscan Archipelago. Moving north, the actual beach begins, largely free of charge, though there are a few beach clubs as you approach the built-up area, which consists of just a handful of houses and a couple of bars and restaurants.
The Baratti beach is sandy with a gently sloping seabed. Behind it, pine groves and Mediterranean scrub alternate, and whilst it’s not particularly wide, its length means there’s always a quiet spot, even in high season, especially away from car parks, main access points and the built-up area. The waters at Baratti are truly beautiful, with an intense blue colour and remarkable clarity. On clear days, you can make out the silhouette of Capraia Island in the distance, whilst its westerly aspect allows for spectacular sunsets.
Towards the northern end of the Gulf of Baratti, the beach gives way to rocky outcrops. This area is considerably less crowded, making it the perfect refuge during high season weekends when the beach gets very busy. The northern point coincides with the unspoilt San Leonardo hill, before which lies Caletta Ricchi Baratti, a small isolated pebbly beach reachable in about 15 minutes’ walk from the main road, or of course by boat.
Finally, special mention goes to Buca delle Fate, a small cove that technically sits just outside the Gulf of Baratti, to the south. It’s one of Tuscany’s most beautiful beaches, comprising sand, pebbles and rocks. The water is crystal clear, and when you arrive you’ll find no facilities: it’s entirely free beach, so bring everything you need.
Buca delle Fate is reached via a path that starts from the Reciso esplanade, passing through olive groves and dense holm oak woodland. The intriguing beach name comes from the fact that numerous Etruscan tombs have been excavated in the area, some of which are visible as you walk along the path.
Naturally, the main attraction of Baratti and its gulf is the sea. However, if you fancy doing something different, it’s worth visiting Torre Nuova, situated north of the gulf, almost at the boundary with San Vincenzo, accessible on foot via the “Villini-Poggio Mulino” trail, and the remains of the Monastery of San Quirico, or Conventaccio, which sits on higher ground and is reachable on foot from Baratti via path 303.
One of the main attractions in the Baratti area is the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park. It covers an area of 80 hectares and is a wonderful way to spend a day, perfectly combining beach life with cultural visits.
By visiting the park you can examine the Etruscan heritage of the area up close. Excavations have taken place here over the years, with the most recent occurring in 1996. The park is divided into two main areas: the acropolis and the necropolis.
The acropolis is located in the upper part of the archaeological park and coincides with Populonia’s acropolis. Here you’ll find temples, buildings and mosaics, as well as roads built by the Romans and Etruscan huts. The necropolis, on the other hand, occupies the lower part of the park; there are actually two of them, called the San Cerbone necropolis and the Casone necropolis. In this area you can also closely observe the ancient industrial quarters, where hematite from the Island of Elba was transformed into iron.
The park can be accessed from two sides: from Baratti, where the necropolis is located, and from the historic centre of Populonia Alta, where the acropolis is located. Within the park, trails and itineraries have been marked out to connect the two sections, allowing visitors to see everything without getting lost. In the lower part of the park there’s also an interesting experimental archaeology centre, where visitors can try their hand at working clay and stone, recreating ancient tools or everyday objects.
Baratti is a very small locality, but in summer, as mentioned, it can become very crowded since its beautiful waters attract many tourists. Therefore, parking in Baratti can be tricky; there are several paid car parks, but it’s possible that during peak season they’ll all be full. Additionally, access to the gulf is prohibited for vehicles wider than 2 metres, which must park at the Caldanelle car park.
Among Baratti’s car parks, we’d recommend:
All Baratti car parks are pay-to-park, via automatic pay machines located within the car parks themselves. You can pay via coins or Visa and Mastercard. Residents can purchase a discounted pass, whilst non-residents can buy weekly, fortnightly or monthly passes agreed with local accommodation providers. Property owners and usufructuaries are entitled to the same pass options.
There are very few beachfront accommodation options in Baratti, and they’re all small apartments: if this is what you’re after, book well in advance online to ensure you find somewhere to stay right by the sea.
Alternatively, in the Populonia Stazione area, where the railway station is located (convenient if you’re arriving by public transport), there are numerous apartments.
There are no hotels in the area, unless you choose to stay in Piombino, about 10 minutes’ drive away, roughly 10 kilometres distant.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Baratti. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Baratti are in high demand.
Baratti is located at the southern end of the Livorno coastline, just a few kilometres from the Grosseto province border. Fortunately it’s fairly easy to reach thanks to the SS1 Aurelia state road, which passes just a few kilometres away.
From Florence the drive takes just over 2 hours, following the FI-PI-LI trunk road to the Vicarello junction, where you join the A12 motorway and follow it to the Rosignano Marittimo barrier, where it becomes the SS1 Aurelia. The relevant exit is San Vincenzo; from there you head south for a few kilometres until you reach Baratti.
From inland Tuscan towns, distances vary: from Siena it takes just over an hour and a half, from Arezzo almost two and a half hours. From both cities you head towards Grosseto, using the SS223 Paganico state road, then “climb back” towards the coast via the SS1 Aurelia. It goes without saying that from central Grosseto the distance is shorter: it takes less than an hour.
From major Tuscan coastal towns, reaching Baratti isn’t straightforward: from Pisa it takes an hour and a quarter, as does the journey from central Livorno. In both cases the route is the same: take the A12 motorway to Rosignano Marittimo, then continue on the Aurelia to San Vincenzo, then follow signs for Baratti Gulf.
Finally, bad news for those travelling by public transport. Not that Baratti is unreachable, but the journey can take several hours. From Florence, for example, you travel by train to Pisa and then continue to Follonica or Campiglia Marittima, from where you continue by local public transport buses. The journey time from central Florence to Baratti by public transport can be as long as 5 hours. It’s also possible to use the Populonia railway station, in the Populonia Stazione area, which significantly cuts journey times, though services are infrequent.
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Baratti is a hamlet in the municipality of Piombino, on the coast of Livorno province. It sits at the heart of its namesake gulf, just north of the Populonia headland.
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