Civitella Marittima between Maremma panoramas and regional festivals

Civitella Marittima between Maremma and Monte Amiata

Civitella Marittima opens onto a panorama of the Maremma and Monte Amiata. The town lies halfway between Siena and Grosseto. The combination of landscape, ecclesiastical history, festivals and a cycling loop appeals to a range of interests. Those who enjoy discovering Italy through regional traditions and specific places will find several distinct themes here for planning their stay.

Festivals featuring wine, oil and crafts

The culinary side is reflected in several events. The Festa del Buco Unto takes place every year on the second weekend of November. It celebrates the local Vino novello and new olive oil. The Sagra del Buco Unto includes handicraft markets and food stalls where local oil and local wine can be tasted. These festivals therefore focus both on the region's products and on traditional craft markets.

Another event is the Sagra dell'Alta Maremma. It is a food event promoting typical products from this part of Tuscany and, in addition to food, offers live music as well as historical reenactments of old crafts and former objects. The Sagra dell'Alta Maremma takes place every year in August, subject to possible program changes.

Churches and traces of history

The Abbey of San Lorenzo al Lanzo is also known as Badia Ardenghesca. The Church of Santa Maria in Montibus was first mentioned in documents dating from 1143. It houses a 16th-century panel depicting Saints Ansano, Fabiano and Sebastiano. Along Via Battisti are the Scale Sante, an old staircase. According to legend, the patron saints Fabiano and Sebastiano appeared there during a devastating plague epidemic. These places provide different chronological and narrative points of reference for exploring the culture of Civitella Marittima.

Cycling loop and geographical setting

After a steep descent into the Lanzo Valley and a climb past the E78 Grosseto–Fano expressway, the Strada Leopoldina cycling loop leads to Civitella Marittima. For planning your own route, the valley section, the climb and the entrance into the town are specific features of this route.

For your travel planning, the impressions can be clearly prioritized: the panorama and the Strada Leopoldina represent landscape and movement, while the abbey, church and Scale Sante represent historic sites; the festivals stand for wine, oil, food and crafts. When choosing a hotel in Civitella Marittima, you can set the focus of your days without reducing the town to just one theme.

Further destinations

Further destinations: Castell'azzara, Roccastrada, Magliano In Toscana, Suvereto, Cinigiano, Castiglione Della Pescaia, Potassa, Isola Del Giglio

To the higher-level travel overview: Grosseto.