The Maremma Natural Park and its incredible surprises

The Maremma Natural Park occupies a significant part of the Tuscan coast, with an extension of about 100 square kilometers. Its territory stretches from the mouth of the river Ombrone to the promontory of Talamone, where hundreds of animal species live and are cared for by the park's management.

Visiting this incredible area you will be able to observe 270 different species of birds that live in the splendid natural environment of the Maremma landscapes.

It is possible to follow itineraries that will allow you to discover the most beautiful places of the Park and its main attractions. It is also possible to take advantage of the services of a guide, who will explain in detail the points of interest and the secrets of life in the forest.

For sports enthusiasts, special bike or canoe routes have been prepared for those who want to see this corner of nature from a different angle, routes that will allow you to get lost in the colors of the Park while practicing healthy physical activity.

Summer is probably the best time to visit the Maremma Park. It is also the best time to reach Marina di Grosseto and immerse yourself in the fantastic waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

What to observe inside the Park

As expected, the territory of the Maremma Park is quite large. Most of it is taken up by the Uccellina Mountains, which run almost entirely along the coast.

They are not very high, the highest peak is Poggio Lecci, 417 meters high.

- The most interesting species

In the northern part, there are flat areas (the land is humid due to the proximity of the mouth of the river Ombrone). Here the vegetation is dense and luxuriant, allowing the birds to build their nests and survive the most difficult periods of the year.

The geographical position of the Park has made it a particularly attractive destination for birds migrating in search of a place to nest. Most of them are water birds, such as the famous osprey, which returned to its nest in 2010 thanks to a reintroduction initiative.

Other species such as the peregrine falcon, the barn owl, and the eagle owl hide among the trees of the park, which becomes their natural habitat. Likewise, horses and cattle, which live in the wild or on open farms, find refuge under the soothing shade of the Uccellina Mountains.

Visiting these farms, it is easy to meet species such as the hare and the hedgehog, which surround the herds that participate in the natural life of the Park. Moving upwards, in the wooded areas, it is possible to admire the roe deer and the fallow deer, which are immediately recognizable for their height and the elegance of their shapes.

- Historical evidence

Immersed in the greenery of the park and its dense vegetation, some traces of human passage can be seen.

It is easy to spot the watchtowers, mainly located in the coastal area. These constructions were built around the fifteenth century to prevent attacks by Saracen pirates, in order to control their approach in advance.

Continuing the visit, we arrive at the ruins of the 12th century Abbey of San Rabano, built to become a Benedictine monastery, entrusted around the 1300s to the Order of the Knights of Jerusalem.

Walking through the park, it is interesting to observe how these small historical testimonies merge with the surrounding vegetation and nature, becoming an integral part of the landscape.