A beautiful town along the Tuscan coast that is connected with Monte Argentario by a long dam. Orbetello, (Orbetello travel guide) is located right on the dam, in the middle of the Orbetello Lagoon.

The lagoon forms an ancient and delicate ecosystem together with Monte Argentario. In reality we need to talk about two lagoons, they are separated from the Orbetello dam and closed outside by the tomboli, the tongues of land that extend from the coast to the island. The lagoons are not deep, at most two meters and provide a perfect setting for water birds and migratory birds.

The long sandy beaches along the Feniglia and Giannella tomboli are so great that even in high season there is enough space for all lovers of sun and sea. Feniglia is wilder and less frequented and easily accessible from Orbetello, with a nice bike ride that also gives you the opportunity to visit the Nature Reserve immediately before the beach.

Giannella is less calm and is visited by many families with children. The beach gently descends into the sea without great changes in depth, ideal for the little ones.

Orbetello is an ancient place, already inhabited by the Etruscans and you can still find ancient pieces of the ancient city walls along the Via Mura di Levante. The old old town is surrounded by the Spanish Walls since the 16th century, erected to defend the city. The most beautiful part is the monumental Porta Nuova with three smaller accesses inside it: Porta del Soccorso, Porta Medina and Porta a Terra.

In the town you can also visit the Duomo, the beautiful Church of S. Maria delle Grazie in the Guzman powder magazine that houses the archaeological museum. Near the Maremma, the sea and Monte Argentario, it is perfect for making a nice excursion during your holidays in Tuscany.