Heading north from Rome, Capalbio is the first village of the Maremma Toscana. The Tuscan landscape immediately captures the eye with its well-preserved greenery, dense woods, vineyards, olive groves, and iconic cypress trees.

Capalbio is a castle town with fully intact ancient walls. Inhabited since ancient times, it was under the control of Vulci during the Etruscan era. In the 1400s, it came under the Republic of Siena, which restored the village. The Republic’s coat of arms can still be seen at the entrance of the old gate. In the 1960s, Capalbio became a destination for VIPs, intellectuals, politicians, and artists. Today, it is humorously referred to as the "village of the radical chic".

Dining in Capalbio means savoring the traditional Maremman cuisine, thanks to its excellent trattorias and numerous food festivals. The village also offers shops selling high-quality artisanal crafts and traditional clothing that reflect the rugged lifestyle of local cowboys and hunters.

From the walls of Capalbio, one can enjoy stunning views of the Maremman hills, the Argentario sea, and Lake Burano—the first WWF reserve in Italy. Burano was once a hunting reserve and features the Spanish Tower of Buranaccio, located on the dune between the beach and the marsh. Today, the Lake Burano reserve covers 410 hectares, part of the SACRA estate (Società Anonima Capalbio Redenta Agricola). It hosts and protects numerous animals, including flamingos and various migratory and resident birds.

Tickets, hours, and rules: https://www.wwf.it/dove-interveniamo/il-nostro-lavoro-in-italia/oasi/lago-di-burano

Just minutes from Capalbio lies the Tarot Garden, created by Niki de Saint Phalle, who, after discovering the therapeutic value of painting, dedicated her life to art. For the creation of the Tarot Garden, she was influenced by Gaudí and constructed 22 sculptures inspired by the Major Arcana, among other surrealist figures and psychological references. The garden also features nods to Miró, Kandinsky, and Klee, as well as the Park of Monsters in Bomarzo.

Opening hours and ticket information: https://ilgiardinodeitarocchi.it