Since 40 years ACOT (Associazione Castiglionese Ospitalità Turistica) represents 90% of hotels and most of the accommodation facilities such as Holiday Homes, Resorts and B&B of the Municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia.
In addition to the beautiful beaches and a clear blue sea, our territory offers pinewoods and hills covered by Mediterranean scrub crossed by the Sentieri Castiglionesi, interesting paths from which you enjoy stunning sea views. The archeology enthusiasts can visit Etruscan sites and necropolis in the nearby hamlet of Vetulonia seat of the small but interesting Museo Civico Archeologico Isidoro Falchi standing out for its famous seasonal exhibitions since many years .
Lovers of enogastronomy will find renowned wineries surrounded by idyllic landscapes and obviously the opportunity to taste traditional Tuscan cuisine.
In ten minutes by bike from the old borough you can reach the enchanting Diaccia Botrona, the last remnant of the ancient lake Prile and of the marshy area of Castiglione, after the deep transformations and the hard work of land reclamation lasting over two centuries and making this land livable while keeping in its soul the wild and picturesque charm of the past.
Within easy reach are many touristic places located less than two hours such as Siena, Firenze, Roma (2 hours by train), Montalcino and Pienza, Saturnia thermal baths while half an hour drive takes you to the Parco Regionale della Maremma (Maremma Regional Park) and to the medieval village of Massa Marittima.
Since many years Castiglione della Pescaia is receiving the highest awards for the sea quality and the environmental protection through the assignment of the Blue Flag and the 5 Vele of Legambiente.
From its creation the Pediatric National Association awarded Castiglione della Pescaia beaches the Green Flag certifying them as “baby friendly” because of the seabeds characteristics suitable also for the little ones. Last but not least the Municipality received the Lilac Flag for the tourism of disabled people. To this end it was realized on the eastern beach the Green Beach with platforms and Job wheelchair for swimming in the sea.
Our Association had the pleasure to organize the hospitality side for the G20 Beaches and for many sport events on the occasion of “European Sport Days” , including Para –Cycling Road “Uci World Cup”, Beach Tennis National Championship and the 6th Lap of Giro d’Italia.
Surfing our website you will find the list of Hotels, Holiday Homes (CAV), Tourist Hotel Residences (RTA), Bed and Breakfast (B&B), in addition to a lot of information about the territory and sport activities in order to fully appreciate your “nature holidays” . |