Villa La Cornovaglia is the ideal starting point to discover some of the Region's most chic resorts, fishing villages only half sacrificed to tourism and cultural towns of first rank !

Southern Tuscany is very different from the rest of the region: the water is clear, there is more sun, the hills are covered by Mediterranean scrub and palms border beaches and villages. This wonderful part of Tuscany is seldom known abroad . Explore Etruscan and Medieval towns, take a ferry to the beautiful Tuscan islands or discover the soothing hot baths of Saturnia.

Giannutri Island This is the southern most island of the Tuscan archipelago and is covered with blooming Mediterranean bush. You visit the island just for the day, by catching a ferry from Porto Santo Stefano. It is here that you can explore an ancient Roman villa built in 1st century A.D. situated in Cala Maestra.  

Giglio Island can also be reached by ferry from Porto Santo Stefano; the coastline is dotted with numerous enchanting little coves, which can only be reached by boat. However, for those of you who prefer sand, there is Giglio Campese with its long sandy beach and cristal clear waters.  

Orbetello with its rich artistic patrimony, is situated on a narrow isthmus which has linked the town to the promontory of Monte Argentario since 1840,and is surrounded by two tidal lagoons,  habitat of a great variety of migratory birds and numerous species of animals.

Porto Santo Stefano has become the resort in the region. Its enchanting port welcomes boats of every kind, from fishing vessels to luxurious yachts, whilst the town contains an impressive 16th century Rocca (Fortress).

Porto Ercole is tucked away in a small cove and is well-equipped with a wide range of tourist facilities and is well-known for its restaurants, fish specialities and lively night life.  

Capalbio a medieval town,which was built on the crest of a hill, dominates the countryside. It is surrounded by walls built in the 15th century which are still intact.

Saturnia Hot Springs  one of the more popular spa retreats in Europe.  The waters from these amazing springs are capable of restoring health, vitality and beauty. 

Uccellina Nature Park  spend a really unique day in the midst of nature,  go on plenty of long walks in really unspoiled countryside, with the chance to see wild animals in their natural habitat.

Pitigliano the birth of this settlement on Tufa rock is explained by a local myth that reveals the name of its founders: Pitilio and Celiano, two roman exiles. 

Sovana was all but unknown until a couple of years ago: now the coaches and foreign cars are beginning to appear, enticed by a parish church, Santa Maria, and a cathedral of austere Romanesque beauty. The surrounding area also has a rich Etruscan heritage, including extraordinary sunken roads and hundreds of niche tombs honeycombed into the living rock.

You will also be able to easily reach the Region's lovliest towns

Firenze 109 miles/175 km from Monte Argentario

Siena 65 miles/105 km from Monte Argentario

Montalcino 50 miles/80 km from Monte Argentario

Lucca 132 miles/213 km from Monte Argentario

Pisa 111 miles/179 km from Monte Argentario