Marina of Grosseto

Marina di Grosseto is a seaside town at 12 km from Grosseto. It’s the outlet on the sea and the beach of this capital city of the Province of Tuscany.

Leaving Grosseto in south-west direction, along State Road 322 you can reach the sea in a few minutes. The road is parallel to the course of the Ombrone river that laps Grosseto and descends sinuously towards the sea.

If you don’t want to use car, for more relaxation you can take a bus that leaves frequently from the city center.

How is the sea in Marina di Grosseto

Marina di Grosseto has a large beach that in some places is wider than 100 meters. With all this space it’s possible to find both very well-equipped bathing establishments, and free beach for those who prefer a more free vacation.

The coast is sandy and is ideal for children and families for a sea vacation in total safety. The seabed slopes gently for tens of meters before plunging into the depths.

Where is Marina di Grosseto

Marina di Grosseto is in the nearest access to the sea from Grosseto. We’re in the southern part of the Tuscan region, in the most characteristic area of Maremma. The Tyrrhenian Sea of Tuscany overlooks the beautiful seven major islands of the Tuscan archipelago, the largest marine park in Europe.

On the coast, towards the south is practically Principina a Mare. Continuing, after having crossed the mouth of the river Ombrone, we find Marina di Alberese, and the whole area of the magnificent Regional Park of Maremma up to the gulf of Talamone.

Towards the north is the great beach that reaches Castiglione della Pescaia, and even further to Punta Ala.

What is Marina di Grosseto

Marina di Grosseto is a typical Tuscan seaside town, with the tourist port of San Rocco very well equipped, located in a strategic area right in the center of the Tuscan Archipelago. From here you can easily reach the island of Elba, the island of Giglio, and the resorts of Maremma.

How to get around Marina di Grosseto

The ideal means of transport to move in these areas is the bicycle. In fact, there are several very scenic bike paths developed in all directions: towards Grosseto, towards Castiglione della Pescaia, and towards the south.

Behind the large beach there is a beautiful pine forest that develops in the hilly area. Also, this area is crossed by paths that can be traveled by bicycle, especially with mountain bikes and e-bikes.

Water sports in Marina di Grosseto
 

The large size of the beach makes Marina di Grosseto an ideal place to get equiped for the most popular sea sports in Tuscany: sailing in its various categories, surfing, kite surfing.

Here the fans of these disciplines find in Tuscany the ideal space and environment to have fun in safety. Ask for information at the port of San Rocco to get all the useful indications.

Kitesurfing

For those who don’t know it, kitesurfing is a discipline of the surfing family. It’s practiced with a board like windsurfing, but instead of just the sail attached to the board, you are pushed by the wind through a kite (kite). It came in vogue more or less since 1999.

To maneuver this kite, you use a bar connected to the kite by 4 or 5 cables 22 to 27 cm long, called lines.

Marina di Grosseto and Principina a Mare

Marina di Grosseto and Principina a Mare are so close that they are often considered together. Their proximity to the Maremma Natural Park and its pine forest makes them an ideal starting point for nature lovers and for those who want to discover the wildest places of Maremma and Tuscany on vacation.

Although the sea remains the main attraction, both for those who prefer to relax and sunbathe, and those who want to practice sports, Marina di Grosseto is not only the sea but much more.

Moreover, these beaches have been awarded the European Blue Flag for years, certifying the quality of water and services, and making it one of the most appreciated locations for the quality of environment.

Accommodation in Marina di Grosseto

The area offers any type of accommodation to meet every tourist demand. Hotels, agritourisms, flats, period residences, etc.

But the vastness of the beaches and the beauty of the pine forest make the campsite and the resort village the ideal solution for appreciating nature and living in the open air, without giving up comfort. On the contrary, camping today offers accommodation that is perfectly comparable to that of a hotel or flat, but very close to the sea and with plenty of opportunities for fun and entertainment.

This is why camping is among the preferred solutions for those who spend their holidays in Marina di Grosseto and its surroundings to visit the Maremma Natural Park.

Map of Marina di Grosseto

Where Marina di Grosseto is located

Marina di Grosseto is located in the closest access to the sea from Grosseto. We are located in the southern part of the Tuscan region, in the most characteristic area of the Maremma. The Tyrrhenian Sea of Tuscany overlooks the beautiful seven major islands of the Tuscan archipelago, Europe's largest marine park.

On the coast, to the south is practically neighbouring Principina a Mare. Continuing on, after crossing the mouth of the river Ombrone, we find Marina di Alberese and the whole area of the magnificent Maremma Regional Park as far as the Gulf of Talamone.

Towards the north, on the other hand, the great beach stretches as far as Castiglione della Pescaia and even further as far as Punta Ala.

Leaving Grosseto in a south-westerly direction, State Road 322 leads to the sea in a few minutes. The road runs parallel to the course of the Ombrone river that laps Grosseto and descends sinuously towards the sea.

If you do not want to use the car for more relaxation, you can take a bus that leaves frequently from the city centre.