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Sun, sea, and view that will stay with you for the rest of your life. If this sounds like something that would appeal to you then look no further! In Tuscany Italy, in the Provence of Grosseto there is an area called Monte Argentario. It is an entirely mountanous area known more commonly as a promontory.

It is the site of some historical structures such as the Tower of the Maddalena and the Tower of the Cannelle and you can walk some of the fabulous routes and spend the day seeing the sights and admiring the wonderful panoramic views of the coast.

Continuing on from our introductory article which describes how the beautiful island of Monte Argentario merged with Grosseto province on the mainland of Tuscany, here we’ll describe what to see and do on your visit to this now anchored mass of land.

The two main towns of Monte Argentario are called Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole.

During the summer months, these busy fishing towns became even busier with flocks of tourists coming to explore the scenery and sunbathe on sandy beaches. Porto Ercole is especially well equipped for the holiday crowds.

Spend a glorious few days of your Tuscany holiday in the sunny gem of Monte Argentario.

Situated in the sea between Giglio Island and the mainland Tuscan province of Grosseto, Monte Argentario was once an independent island.

Over 4000 years ago, two narrow strips of land called Isthmuses formed with water on either side that merged on the north eastern and eastern side of Monte Argentario Island.

Choose from an incredible range of luxury villas in Grosseto province, including fabulous vacation rentals on the Tuscan coast where you can enjoy the sunshine and scenery after your days of tourist exploration.

We have previously written about the Orbetello Lagoon on several occasions. This coastal lagoon is one of Tuscany’s greatest treasures and is a diverse area of marshland that supports a varied and rich flora and fauna. Consisting of 1500 hectares of marshland separated from the sea on the west and east by two 6km strips of land and by the Argentario headland, it is an area that is both exceptionally lovely and incredibly unique near the coastal city of Orbetello. If you have found a holiday rental in Orbetello, there are lots of reasons to set aside some time to go and explore the lagoon but there is one particularly colourful and charming reasons: it is one of the best places in Italy to see a flock of pink flamingos en masse in the wild.

Orbetello Lagoon is one of the best preserved, most unspoiled natural areas in all of Italy as well as Tuscany. This coastal lagoon consists of 1500 hectares of marshland which is separated from the sea on the west and east by two 6km strips of land and by the Argentario headland. The town of Orbetello sits on a third strip of land that stretches into the centre of the lagoon and a bridge connects Orbetello to Mount Argentario, dividing the lagoon into two parts. This all adds up to a visual treat which is both highly unique and supremely beautiful.

With so much to see in this eden-like natural reserve, it's the perfect spot for holidaying nature-lovers. If you happen to fall into that category, just find a holiday rental in Orbetello and get exploring the lagoon.

Spend a few days exploring the unique town of Orbetello, built on the Monte Argentario peninsula in the middle of a lagoon on the Tuscan coast!. Visitors wishing to come to this area in the heart of the Maremma district for a few days have a great selection of holiday villas in Orbetello to choose from where they can relax and admire a stunning view of the lagoon.
Orbetello is packed with fascinating architectural buildings which tourists are sure to enjoy walking around. The town is completely free from cars, so it’s very easy to get about. Founded by the Etruscans in the 8th century, the town passed many hands of ownership but during the 16th century, the Spaniards transformed it into a naval base and built many beautiful monuments and areas in the town.

Two such creations were the magnificent Palazzo di Spagna and Piazza di Due Mondi which had a huge bell tower built in its centre. A unique windmill was also built by them in the waters of the lagoon. Its charming cylindrical architecture can still be admired as tourists travel over the dam connecting Orbetello to Monte Argentario. Visitors can also admire the spectacular Etruscan built stone harbour as they travel across the bridge.