The best traffic-free bike rides around Follonica

Sassetta (LI), the Church and Fountain of the Annunciation is an ancient religious building located in a wooded valley along the provincial road connecting Sassetta to Suvereto, in the Prata area. The main church of the village is that of Sant’Andrea Apostolo (famous for the rock crystal crucifix). The Church of the Annunciation is a small Romanesque church in a precarious state of preservation, immersed in vegetation. Next to the church, there is still an active water fountain, protected by a small, also degraded, masonry structure.

The Archaeological Museum is housed in the ancient Palazzo del Podestà (1225), which overlooks the Piazza del Duomo of Massa Marittima. The collection is organized into sections, ordered chronologically from the lower paleolithic to the etruscan age; the main piece of the prehistoric collection is the eneolithic statue-stele of Vado all’Arancio, the only find of its type in Maremma; the etruscan finds come mainly from excavations carried out at the village of Lago dell’Accesa, they are mainly kitchenware, loom weights, fishing weights and bricks; also present are the funerary trousseaux found in the necropolises, especially pottery (figulina clay and bucchero), bronze fibulae, iron pot stands, iron and bronze weapons. On the ground floor, an educational section is set up with a life-size reconstruction of typical caves: a paleolithic and an eneolithic one. Guided tours and educational activities, organization of cultural events and film screenings are available.

The Palazzo Comunale of Massa Marittima, located in Piazza Garibaldi, is an imposing 13th-14th century travertine building, the hub of medieval Tuscan power. The complex, characterized by three floors of mullioned windows and 19th-century battlements, combines the 14th-century Torre del Bargello (formerly Biserno) with the Sienese Gothic central body. The facade features the Medici coat of arms and a 15th-century bas-relief. Travertine structure composed of several blocks, with the Torre del Bargello (13th century) and the Gothic central body (14th century). It features the Medici coat of arms (1555), a bas-relief by Urbano da Cortona (15th century), and commemorative plaques of Giuseppe Garibaldi. It houses the Cappella dei Priori (frescoed in 1525, now the Mayor's office) and Igor Mitoraj's sculpture "Icarus" in the atrium.

Cronoscalata. In 2018, the Kapannenberg time trial took place. There were 53 athletes registered on September 29th, organized by Velo Club Massa Marittima, in collaboration with Uisp ciclismo of Grosseto. The 5-kilometer time trial route started from the former miners' village in Capanne and ended near the Massa Marittima Penitentiary. The best time was set by Fabio Cini of Cicli Copparo with 10’21" 67.

Follonica, one of Tuscany's most beloved seaside destinations, offers everything you could wish for from a beach holiday: sandy beaches with facilities, clear waters, a long seafront promenade full of bars and shops, services for families, and a welcoming but never chaotic atmosphere.

Campiglia Marittima is a charming medieval village located in the heart of Val di Cornia, in the province of Livorno, along the Etruscan Coast and just a few kilometers from the sea. With its approximately 13,000 inhabitants, Campiglia Marittima offers an authentic and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a unique experience in the Tuscan countryside, with a combination of history, nature, and relaxation. Perched on a hill, Campiglia Marittima offers breathtaking views that stretch to the sea, and is an ideal base for discovering the wonders of the surrounding territory.

The Follonica promenade stretches for over 6 km, offering a sandy and well-kept coastline, entirely walkable or cyclable between the cycle path and the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone). Characterized by shallow and transparent waters, it is ideal for families, with numerous equipped beaches, bathing establishments, bars and restaurants. Sandy coastline, often adjacent to pine forests, with excellent accessibility.

To see Follonica there is the Torre Azzurra, you can't go wrong