Local
The Venue is located in the Grosseto region, in the Southwest of Tuscany, near the coast. The closest town is Grosseto, which is about 20 minutes drive from La Pescaia. We’ve listed a few places nearby to visit, but it goes without saying that if you have the time, Siena, Florence, and Rome are all great spots to visit before or after the wedding.
Immediately nearby (all close to the venue)
Ristorante La Stanzetta (Sticciano Scalo)
🚗 Approx. 5 mins
Classic Tuscan food in a cute, authentic setting - ideal for a relaxed dinner
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Frantoio (Sticciano)
🚗 Approx. 3–5 mins up hill
A friendly, casual pizza spot up in Sticciano with a lovely view from the top of hill - easy and unfussy
Trattoria La Parolaccia (Grosetto)
🚗 Approx. 20 mins
A local spot in Grosetto, serving fresh seafood
Beaches
Spiaggia Roccamare (near Castiglione della Pescaia)
🚗 Approx. 30 mins
A long beach that is well set up with parasols and loungers, has a beach club and facilities
Cala Violina Scarlino
🚗 Approx. 40 mins
A small, remote sand beach that you can reach via a forest path (about 20 mins walk). Great for swimming and snorkelling, has a small snack bar. You need to book both parking and the beach, but it’s one of the nicest spots in the region
Feniglia Beach
🚗 Approx. an hour
A long, sandy beach backed by a pine forest nature reserve. You can walk or cycle through the forest and find quieter spots along the beach (it’s near porto Ercole)
Towns
Grosseto
🚗 Approx. 20 mins
The closest city to the venue. It’s much quieter than larger, more established places like Florence or Siena, but still full of character
Castiglione della Pescaia
🚗 Approx. 30 mins
One of the nearest seaside towns, with a lovely old town, marina and some nice restaurants
Porto Ercole
🚗 Approx. 1 hour
A small harbour town on the Monte Argentario peninsula, with historic forts, nice small beaches and clear waters. You can rent small boats here (no license required)