Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Sterpaia

The Sterpaia nature reserve extends across 248 hectares of land, featuring diverse environments from sandy beaches to Mediterranean woodlands and wetland areas.

The protected area received its official designation in 1998 following extensive efforts to preserve the land from unauthorized construction and development.

The reserve maintains traditional agricultural practices within designated clearings, preserving methods that shaped the Alta Maremma landscape during the 20th century.

Visitors can explore 10 kilometers of coastline through marked trails that connect different ecological zones, from pine forests to dune systems.

The reserve contains a rare coastal wet forest ecosystem with monumental specimens of ash trees, turkey oaks, and holm oaks.

Location: Piombino

Inception: April 2, 1998

Part of: Parchi della Val di Cornia

Address: località Carlappiano

GPS coordinates: 42.95549,10.64626

Latest update: March 20, 2025 08:31