Known since ancient times for the intense metallurgical activity linked to the production of iron. Famous for its vast necropolises, calcarenite quarries and iron working.
The park is divided into different visiting areas that allow you to grasp the transformation of the landscape over the centuries.
The wooded coast of the promontory faces the archipelago: the dark silhouettes of the islands including Elba and Corsica have constituted the scenic backdrop of a landscape of land and water since ancient times.
The routes, today as in ancient times, follow paved roads, cross woods and Mediterranean scrub and open onto unexpected views facing alternately the Gulf of Baratti or the open sea and the island of Elba.
Among the woods of the promontory the ruins of the Benedictine monastery of San Quirico tell of a lost city and a renewed interest in the natural and mineral resources of the region.
Campiglia Marittima is one of the most beautiful historic villages on the Etruscan Coast.
In this land of ancient traditions, in the heart of the Val di Cornia, there are evocative testimonies of the Etruscan, Roman and medieval civilizations.
The Archaeological-Mining Park of San Silvestro, a splendid open-air museum, tells the fascinating story of metalworking in the Etruscan era and in the following centuries.
The Caldana spa, in Venturina, also already known in Roman and Etruscan times, are today places equipped for psycho-physical well-being.
The Wine Route of the Etruscan Coast winds through the olive groves, vineyards and Mediterranean scrub.
History and folklore come to life in the festivals and events that take place every year.
Jutting out into the sea, Piombino is, on the Etruscan Coast, one of the places to discover the charm and beauty of.
Known as an important Italian iron and steel hub, it still preserves a historic center full of medieval emergencies. Among them stands out the imposing structure of the gate and the Pisan walls built in the Middle Ages and transformed into a castle at the beginning of the Renaissance, today home to the City Museum.
The context that hosts it is splendid: kilometers of coastline on a crystalline sea, natural parks and a countryside rich in products.
Here you can practice all marine sports and follow itineraries immersed in nature, ideal for walking, cycling and horseback riding. The seafood and inland cuisine have the flavors and aromas of this land
Located behind Campiglia Marittima and the promontory of Piombino, the park extends over an area of about 450 hectares.
The visit routes wind through museums, mining tunnels, a medieval village of miners and smelters founded about a thousand years ago, and paths of historical, archaeological, geological and naturalistic interest. The visit to the Park begins at the Museum of Archaeology and Minerals and continues in the Temperino Mine, to discover the evolution of mineral research and extraction techniques and the beauty and charm of the underground world.
This leads to the train visit of the Lanzi-Temperino Gallery, retracing the route of the minerals, from the mines of the Temperino Valley to the treatment plants of the Lanzi Valley. In the background of the Valley stand out the remains of the medieval Rocca San Silvestro, which represents the heart of the Park and its visit.
A splendid medieval village nestled on the slopes of the hills overlooking the sea and the Etruscan Coast, rich in history and art, Suvereto is a true gem.
The town, with its enchanting architectural harmony, encloses, within the ancient walls, paved alleys overlooked by stone houses, historic buildings, highly evocative churches and shady cloisters. Thick forests of cork oaks, chestnut trees, oaks and Mediterranean scrub descend to the sea. The flourishing countryside, rich in vines and centuries-old olive trees, is crossed by the Strada del Vino.
Here there is a swarm of farms, oil mills, cellars, agritourisms, where you can taste typical products and dishes that derive from a genuine gastronomic tradition. In the magical festivals inspired by history and folklore that, thanks to the mild climate, take place all year round, the country renews its ancient traditions, also opening up to art and the search for the new.
