Things to do in Maremma, Tuscany: ideas for a day of nature, hilltop villages and wine

Alta Maremma changes rapidly from coast to hills, villages, woods and vineyards, rewarding an unhurried itinerary. Suggested stops include Massa Marittima and its Cathedral of San Cerbone, Montemassi, Roccatederighi, Roccastrada and Montepescali.

A one-day route begins in Massa Marittima, continues through the wooded hills to Roccatederighi and finishes at Ampeleia. From Roccatederighi, views extend toward the Tyrrhenian Sea, Isola del Giglio and Argentario, while the estate’s vineyards lie in the opposite direction. The visit places tasting within the wider context of farming, woodland and the working landscape.