Maremma, Coastal region in southern Tuscany, Italy
Maremma stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast in southern Tuscany and into northern Lazio, covering sandy shores, rolling hills, pine woodlands, and open pastures where livestock graze. The territory spans parts of Livorno and Grosseto provinces, forming a transition zone between the sea and rural hinterland dotted with small towns and protected reserves.
The Medici began draining the coastal marshes in the 16th century, a project that continued for centuries and reshaped the land. Reclamation work carried on into the early 1900s, turning wetlands into fields and grazing grounds.
Local butteri, the traditional horsemen of Maremma, maintain centuries-old cattle herding techniques while managing the native longhorn cattle across the regional pastures.
Marked trails wind through coastal pine forests and connect old watchtowers, offering routes to less crowded beaches. Summer heat can be intense along the shore, so early morning visits or cooler months work better for walking.
Near Saturnia, hot springs emerge from the ground and fill natural limestone pools arranged in terraces, keeping the water warm year-round. The temperature stays around 37 degrees Celsius (99 degrees Fahrenheit), and the high sulfur content leaves white deposits on the rocks.
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