It is a delicious medieval town built on a hill top. Its origins are very ancient. There are traces of the name Bidoni in 1109, most likely the name of a person of Etruscan origin (Vipi) that later became Vibius in Latin.
But the town's traceable history dates back to 1490, when its first statutes were drafted. Long contended by Florence and Pisa, it then followed the events of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Most of the territories, which were at the time marshland, were reclaimed and made inhabitable by Pietro Leopoldo (Leopoldian Land Reclamation).
Today Bibbona counts little over 3,000 inhabitants.

The historical centre characterised by typical streets paved with stone slabs holds buildings charged with considerable artistic and historical value, like the Old Municipal Palace with its medieval layout and, the Church of San Giuseppe, founded in 1589. A must see is also the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà.
In the town's neighbourhood you can visit the Macchia della Magona, a wood that stretches over 1,600 hectares with numberless paths and nature tracks.
The wood hosts a protected natural biogenetic reserve, with typical plants of the Mediterranean maquis. The coast is famous for its pinewoods that reach the long pale sandy beaches.

The Easter period witnesses many events:
sampling of extra virgin olive oil, the Palio delle botti [Barrel Race] with the traditional challenge between districts and, the sacred representation of the Passion of Christ with the historical procession along the streets of the town centre on Good Friday.

The Zootechnics Fair held yearly in La California with Chianina cows playing the protagonists must also be mentioned.

Marina di Bibbona is one of the major resorts of tourist interest along the Etruscan Coastline. It is also known as Marina del Forte after the fortification built by the French in 1700. To date we can admire the fortalice while strolling along the seashore.

Marina di Bibbiona's pale sandy beaches have a typical dune-like conformation. They are bordered by the typical Mediterranean pinewood with its glory of colour and fragrance.

La California is curious the name given to this area characterised by extensive cultivated stretches and few farmers' dwellings. It issues from a typical story of migration. An inhabitant of Bibbona left for California during the last century. On his return to his hometown, he built a farm, which he named after the land where he had struck it rich. The name was later extended to the entire town.

Sassetta is a small enchanting town built on a hill top adorned with chestnut woods. It offers a delightful view of the sea.

In the town, which was built around the ancient medieval castle,
we find important evidence of the past, numbering a Romanesque baptismal font, the Madonna on a tablet that dates back to 1400, a reliquary crucifix made of rock crystal and, other pictorial works in the church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo.

The town is the target of excursionists who get there either by bike, on foot or on horseback, travelling along the many trekking paths and organised tracks.
In the green of the woods, amidst the beauty of the landscape and the salty air of the neighbouring Tyrrhenean Sea, a large area is dedicated to agritourism and the sale of typical products.

Suggestive representations of historical traditions take place in autumn, a season that is always gentle in these areas, i.e. the medieval Joust with the costume parade, and again, the flag flyers' display that makes you experience the colours and atmosphere of the Middle Ages in the town square. The Palio dei ciuchi [Donkey Race] that combines both historical tradition and entertainment must also be mentioned.

Typical traditional dishes, like the original ‘wild boar alla sassetana’, mushroom-based dishes, soups, pecorino cheese and homemade sweets, like pickled figs, are served on country feast days.
And, all will find an enormous roasting spit fitted out in the square - the joy of every gourmet. Wash it all down with the excellent wines of the Etruscan Coastline.

A stunningly beautiful medieval town, Suvereto awaits you behind its encircling walls to reveal all its enchantment. This real jewel of architectural harmony dates back to the year one thousand. You can reach it by crossing chestnut woods, cork-woods and Mediterranean maquis. The town glows to date with ancient atmospheres: stone-paved alleys, historical palaces and, the shaded cloisters of churches. Located in the heart of the Wine Route, Suvereto is the goal of tourists and gourmets, since it combines a spectacular landscape and the area's wine and gastronomic wealth, which is one of the most extensive in Italy. Farms and producers, large and small, offer the fruit of their passion. Amidst century-old olive groves and magnificent vineyards, you will easily find oil mills and agritourism facilities where you can sample and purchase the savoury products of the Tuscan land.

The Town Centre
Suvereto town centre is enclosed by walls that form a pentagon dotted with eight donjons. The municipal palace, built in 1200, is deemed one of the most beautiful works of Italian urban architecture. The church of San Giusto, built around the year one thousand, is in Romanesque style with Byzantine decorations. Annexed to the building you will find the Museum of Sacred Art. The hill hosts the fortress, the Castle's ancient stronghold. The churches of Madonna di Sopra Porta and of the Holy Crucifix are also very beautiful. The ancient public fountains, which were once used for domestic purposes, are also of considerable architectural interest.

Suvereto offers its guests and inhabitants a wide selection of events, numbering fairs, oenogastronomical events, cultural initiatives and folkloristic entertainment.

One of the most beautiful towns in the entire Etruscan coastline - every spot in this land conceals highly suggestive views.

Campiglia seems to gently nestle against a hill with a view that caresses the country and reaches the sea.

The town preserves important Etruscan, Roman and Medieval remains.

The churches are beautiful: the San Giovanni parish, a remarkable example of Romanesque-Tuscan style, and the Church of San Lorenzo, built in 1200.
Palazzo Pretorio, ancient site of political and military authority, hosts an important archive and a museum, which treasure very precious archaeological pieces.

In the wonderful outdoor museum - San Silvestro Archaeological Mineral Park - you can admire the suggestive history of metal processing from Etruscan times to subsequent centuries. The Park stretches for 45 km² between Campiglia and San Vincenzo. Here you will find mines, caves, wells and tunnels in a highly suggestive journey through time.

This part of Italy, which is packed with ancient traditions, offers many events and historical recollections with a rich musical and theatrical season, besides numberless oenogastronomical occasions and events.

In May, you can witness the Historical Day with recollections of daily life and ancient crafts in period costumes. The entire town participates in the event that projects Campiglia into times gone by. This great country feast solemnly sanctions the beginning of spring. Musical concerts, acrobats, archery competitions and the Palio race crown the event.

August, instead, witnesses the Medieval Dinner in Campiglia's oldest district - ancient recipes are served, enhanced by current suggestions.

Located in the heart of typical Tuscan country, between hills and the sea, Montescudaio is an enchanting town that counts less than 2,000 inhabitants.
Located at the centre of an area that prides in a magnificent landscape and exceptional wine and cuisine, Montescudaio, the town on the Wine Route, is the target of beautiful excursions either on foot or by bike. Visitors can experience the timeless atmosphere of its alleys, squares and palaces.

The name derives from the Latin Mons scutorum, ‘mount of shields’ or ‘of henchmen’, due to its important military role from ancient times to the Middle Ages.

But traces of settlements in the area date back even further; for instance, the 7th century B.C. cinerary urn with a funeral banquet depicted on top, and a large vase, in which wine was mixed with water according to the Greek custom.

The landscape viewed from the Abbey's square, the town's highest point, is breathtaking. Palazzo Marchionneschi located in a lower position and built in 1920 on the ruins of a far more ancient building is of remarkable architectural interest.

A must see is also Palazzo Ridolfi: it was the hunting lodge of the Ridolfi di Firenze Marquis' family in mid-1600.

Many are the events promoted by Montescudaio to enrich the busy yearly events calendar. From May to December we find a long happy sequence of festivities, musical festivals, wine and gastronomy exhibitions, sampling (of the great DOC di Montescudaio in the first place), cultural initiatives and meetings.

Casale Marittimo is a delicious town that nestles against the top of a hill called Poggio del Pruno with a stunning view that stretches over the surrounding country, reaching the Tyrrhenean Sea. Islands of the Tuscan archipelago - Elba, Gorgonia and Capraia - can be seen from this point.

The area's mild climate has encouraged settlements since ancient times. The Etruscan Necropolis in Casa Nocera with tombs dating back to 6th - 7th century B.C. are of the utmost interest.
The 5th century B.C ‘tomb a tholos’, which was found by chance in 1896, is also very famous. It is a circular 3.30 m tomb furnished with a false dome (tholos) covered with earth.

Famous even in Roman times, Casale has restored the remains of an important imperial villa.
The town's layout reveals its development in sequential rings.
It prides in many themes of architectural interest, such as the remains of a medieval castle encircled by the urban framework.

A must see is Casa del Camarlingo (tax collector directly appointed by the feudal lord).
It is one of the most ancient palaces in the town and, it stands near the Clock Tower.
Palazzo della Canonica can be visited with the permission of the parish priest. It holds a collection of interesting Roman findings, numbering a beautiful mosaic floor.

The surroundings offer the visitor a wide choice. You can sample wine, oil and typical products on many farms, which are often run by young enthusiast entrepreneurs. The beautiful landscape, enchanting sea with stretches of fine sandy beaches and, deep historical roots make many tracks and interests converge on Casale. It is the ideal target for those who wish to merge wine and gastronomical interests with art, archaeology and culture.