Castiglione della Pescaia: A Religious and Prosperous Town in Italy Waiting to be Discovered
A town known for its sandy beaches in Italy, Castiglione della Pescaia is located in the province of Grosseto. It is at the seaside, and due to the natural resources surrounding it (Diaccia Botrona), it became well-known to explorers and wanderlusts from the urban side of the state as well as internationally. It has recorded 1.3 million tourists and it is still rising by the year. Castiglione della Pescaia ‘s sea waters has been nominated in 2015 as one of Italy’s best seas by Legambiente, a non-governmental environmentalist organization.
Best Time to Visit
The busiest month for Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy is during February, May and December, and tourists are least likely to take a flight going to this city during August. If tourists are aiming for an average weather, they can tour around the city during April up until July, then August up until November. This city is very religious, and with that in mind, it has a lot of festivities when it comes to celebrate their saints. In February, there is a procession for their patron saint San Guglielmo, along with their staple dessert, which is the Festival of the Wafer.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Isidoro Falchi Civic Archeological Museum is a great site to spend the day with when visiting Castiglione della Pescaia as it depicts the history of Vetulonia, a nearby city. Tourists can also visit Vetulonia Ruins to see the archaeological ruins of the said city. Albergo Bologna di Barabesi Terzo Valter, Hotel C’Era Una Volta and Montebelli Agriturismo & Country Hotel are the nearest hotels to these attractions.