Monte Argentario

Monte Argentario forms a peninsula connected to mainland Tuscany by three strips of land, creating two lagoons on its eastern and western sides.

The territory changed ownership multiple times during medieval times, from the Monastery of San Paolo to the Aldobrandeschi family and later the Spanish crown.

The region maintains strong maritime traditions with fishing practices passed through generations, while local festivals celebrate nautical heritage throughout the year.

Porto Santo Stefano serves as the main transportation hub with regular ferry connections to Giglio and Giannutri islands, plus numerous coastal amenities.

The Argentarola cave contains geological records that scientists study to understand Mediterranean sea level variations over thousands of years.

Location: Province of Grosseto

Capital city: Porto Santo Stefano

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Orbetello

Website: https://comune.monteargentario.gr.it/it-it/home

GPS coordinates: 42.43528,11.11667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14