Manciano is a beautiful town in the south of Grosseto province. It’s situated only eighteen kilometres south west of the gorgeous town of Pitigliano and forty kilometres from Orbetello.
Perhaps a mesmerising stay in a villa rental in Manciano with private pool is just the treat you and your family are looking for this summer.
This paradise is the perfect base from which you can embark on your exciting explorations of the surrounding area.
Perhaps a mesmerising stay in a villa rental in Manciano with private pool is just the treat you and your family are looking for this summer.
This paradise is the perfect base from which you can embark on your exciting explorations of the surrounding area.
Manciano was once a bustling market town in the area and grew to even greater importance when it became part of Sienese territory in the 1400s. Its surrounding walls were fortified around 1429 and became a lookout town that protected the area from enemy attacks.
Also part of the Manciano municipality is the town of Saturnia. This ancient Etruscan town is most famous for its deliciously hot thermal springs that attract thousands of tourists each year.
There’s no nicer way to relax after a day of touring around than to soak in these warm mineral rich waters to sooth your aches and pains!
Another nearby town is the one of Montemerano that is home to its very own leaning tower called ‘Torre di San Lorenzo'. While you’re in the area, a visit to Marsiliana town, also part of the Manciano territory is well worth your while.
Also part of the Manciano municipality is the town of Saturnia. This ancient Etruscan town is most famous for its deliciously hot thermal springs that attract thousands of tourists each year.
There’s no nicer way to relax after a day of touring around than to soak in these warm mineral rich waters to sooth your aches and pains!
Another nearby town is the one of Montemerano that is home to its very own leaning tower called ‘Torre di San Lorenzo'. While you’re in the area, a visit to Marsiliana town, also part of the Manciano territory is well worth your while.
Gaze upon the majestic Orsisni Castle that still stands proudly here and walk around the many intriguing Etruscan ruins that have been very well preserved in the area.
Here tourists can learn all about the rich history of Etruscan life and more about the artefacts and buildings they left behind. There’s a glorious strawberry festival here on the last Sunday of May, a colourful and delicious celebration not to be missed! Check out a list of great festivals in the Manciano area throughout the year here.
A visit to Manciano leaves tourists with a beautiful choice of other delightful places and attractions to visit when they’re in the area so why not come and spend a few days in this thrilling part of Tuscany!
Here tourists can learn all about the rich history of Etruscan life and more about the artefacts and buildings they left behind. There’s a glorious strawberry festival here on the last Sunday of May, a colourful and delicious celebration not to be missed! Check out a list of great festivals in the Manciano area throughout the year here.
A visit to Manciano leaves tourists with a beautiful choice of other delightful places and attractions to visit when they’re in the area so why not come and spend a few days in this thrilling part of Tuscany!
Photo credits
picture 1: LigaDue / CC BY 3.0;
picture 2: Waugsberg / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Vinattieri Matteo / CC BY 3.0
picture 1: LigaDue / CC BY 3.0;
picture 2: Waugsberg / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Vinattieri Matteo / CC BY 3.0
