HOLIDAY IN MAREMMA: Monte Argentario

ARGENTARIO

The profile of a majestic mountain stands out on the horizon. At a first glance it could seem like an island as it projects in to the sea. But really this is Monte Argentario which  is connected to the terra firma by two land stripes called Giannella and Feniglia which enclose the Orbetello lagoon. It's ports are on the opposite sides overlooking the silver reflections of the sea:on the north side Porto Santo Stefano, an important dock for ferries which connect the Giglio and Giannutri islands to the land and Porto Ercole, characterized by ancient Spanish fortresses built to guard the Stato dei Presidi on the south side.