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The Maremma Park is in the province of Grosseto, in the town councils of Grosseto, Magliano in Tuscany and Orbetello.
The Maremma Park, with its range of hills descending towards the sea to reach the sandy beaches and cliffs, spreads from the mouth of the Ombrone river till it reaches Talamone, along 25 km of the breathtaking Tuscan coastline surrounded by marshland, pinewood forests, tilled land and pastures. With the scent of aromatic herbs and colorful berries and the cry of its wildlife, the Park greats visitors unveiling both its gentle and primitive nature. A clash of elements which awakens the need to be pampered in a newfound paradise.
A chance to “set the clock hands back”, in tune with the soul.
When to visit
The Park is open all year round, all week.
To enter, purchase tickets at the entrance at the Visitor Center. It is possible to take a tour on your own or in a group, with a guide or not, depending on the time of the year.
How to visit the Park during the winter - Shuttle bus on call service
From the 8th November to the 8th March the "shuttle bus on call" service to visit the Maremma Park is open. The service, totally by phone is explicated below:
Visit Centre is open from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Calling the following number 0564/407098, operative every day from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. it’s possible to book the way-ticket for the day and the hour wanted. It’s possible until 2.00 p.m. of the day before. It will be possible to take up with other people until a maximum of 15 people. On Saturday and holy days the service is not on call and it's without booking.
Before getting on the shuttle bus it’s required the Park entrance ticket available at the Alberese Visit Centre. The ticket includes the shuttle bus way ticket.
The shuttle bus is marqued by the sign “Navetta Parco”. It will be possible to book more days until a maximum of 7 days.
Useful advice
• Wear trekking boots.
• Bring drinking water, a k-way, a hat and a mosquito repellant as it could come in handy during certain times of the year.
Park Behavior
• Stick to the signposted paths
• It is prohibited and extremely dangerous to light fires and bring pets even on a leash.
• Do not disturb the wild animals or offer them food (possibility of disease transmission or bite risk).
• Do not throw any waste.
• Respect the plants, animals and the environment.
• Do not bring any radios, ipods or other appliances which break the silence.
Park visits during the Summer (June 15 - September 30).
The itineraries A1 - San Rabano, A3 - Le Grotte, A4 - Cala di Forno and P1 - Birdwatching have been closed due to potential fire risks.
All other itineraries can be toured with a guide, after booking, except for itineraries A5/A6 - Forest/Fauna and A7 - Ombrone river mouth, which you can plan on your own. Itineraries A2 - Collelungo and A2 - The Towers require a guide, but not prior booking.
Tours with a German, English and French guide are provided for itinerary A2 - The Towers. The entrance is possible only by Park's shuttle.
Visiting the Park in Springtime, Fall and Winter (October 1 - June 14)
During this part of the year visits are free starting from 9.00 a.m. till an hour before dusk. All itineraries are open, with fee. The entrance is possible only by Park's shuttle. The Visitor Centre is open from 8.30 am to 5.00 p.m.
In addition, the Park offers all season tours by horse, chariot, canoe and bicycle. From Alberese to Marina di Alberese there is a bicycle path of 8,5 kilometers.
Visiting the itineraries in Talamone (T1, T2, T3) requires a guide from the 15th June to the 15th September. From the 16th September to the 14th June they are free, with fee. Booking and tickets to the Visit Centre in Talamone, tel. 0564-887173.
The Park offers to the schools some didactic itineraries with the possibility to meet the requirements of any class, about any content:
- Geology and mineralogy
- Flora, Vegetation and Fauna
- History and Archeology
- Nature Conservation
- Sustainable Energies and Development
Info and bookings to the Alberese Visit Centre
tel. +39 0564 407098, e-mail.
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Park Facilities
Many accommodation facilities inside the Park’s territory carry a special symbol, adhering to the “Ecological Specifications” and are thereby committed to adopt environmental strategies and guidelines like energy and water savings and better services.
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