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The farm
Agriturismo Il Cerro Sughero is located is part of the
locality Scarlino, in the Province of Grosseto, in the heart of the
Maremma Tuscany, only a few steps from the sea away.
The farm
with swimming pool offers
four apartments and one double room, equipped with every
amenity. Easily to reach bathing towns like Follonica, Punta
Ala or the picturescque Castiglione della Pescaia. Only 2 km
away, at Puntone di Scarlino, there are the most important
shops for the everyday life (bakery, grocery shop, butcher, pharmacy, newsagent, post
office, restaurants). By walking or with the mountain bike it is possible to
reach the near bays with the limpid sea water (Cala
Violina, Cala Martina and Cala di Terra Rossa). The beach
of Cala Violina has been classified as one of the three most beautiful
and unspoiled beaches in Italy and is only about 1 km airline from the farm
away.
The name cala
Violina (engl. Violin Bay) derives from the particular sound created
while walking on the white sand. At Cala Violina it is possible to rent
canoes in order to explore the numerous bays only accessable from the sea. Those who
prefer to reach the beach by car have the possibility to
reach Puntone (2 Km), the beach of Punta Ala (5 Km),
Follonica (5 Km) and Le Rocchette (10 Km) before Castiglione della Pescaia.
The whole territory was already populated by the Etruscans and later by the
Romans. Even today it is possible to visit archeological excavations, testifying
the strong presence of these cultures. In the whole area around Scarlino there are Etruscan
excavations such as the tomb of Val Molina or the Roman villa (it. villa
romana) at Puntone di Scarlino.
Also the underwater world is rich of
archeological findings, because already in the Etruscan and Roman times many ships with loadings of any type were docking at the
Scabris Portus, today Puntone di Scarlino. But not only the coast is worth beeing discovered. Also the inland with Mediterranean wood covered hills or
medieval towns, such as Scarlino, Massa Marittima or
Vetulonia, invite beeing visited. This is an area where nature,
archeology, history and arts are mixed, becoming a really interesting cocktail.
The farm
Agriturismo Il Cerro Sughero is situated on a slope between the valley of the Alma river, the sea and the top of the hill, covered with the macchia-wood behind.
The four apartments and
the double room are located in the former stables.
The apartments have a living-room with kitchenette, bathroom
and double room, whereas the rooms have their own bathroom
with shower. The room and the apartments are equipped with
heating and air-condition and have a private terrace, where
one can pass a Tuscan evening. From this year on, there
is the small farm restaurant available, where guests can
taste the local cuisine, prepared by "la mamma".
Lunch or dinner have to be booked in the morning.
There is also a
barbecue at the guest's disposal, where it is possible to grill fresh fish or a real
Bistecca alla Fiorentina (typical Florentine beaf steak). It is recommended to accompany these plates with the fresh salad or vegetables from the farm and the local wine.
Inside of the farm it is possible to play
boccia or archery. By walking or with the
mountain bike (to rent directly at the farm) it is possible to start marvellous
excursions on the routes of the surroundings. Furthermore it is possible to do the same by
riding, to go hunting and fishing.
During the summer months there are many
public festivals. The 19th of August at Scarlino there are celebrated
Le Carriere del Diciannove in memory of the unexpected and miraculous ending of the cholera in 1855. The whole village dresses as centuries ago and the three quarters, the so called
contrade (Centro, Rocca and S. Donato) are in competition for the whole day, which culminates in the evening with performances in the narrow alleys of Scarlino.
Within the
unique scenery of the Castle of Scarlino there are during the day
wedding ceremonies and in the evening there are organized
concerts of various types like classical or jazz music concerts. Moreover in the picturesque
piazza at Scarlino there are performances.
The
products of the Agriturismo il Cerro Sughero
are:
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cold-pressed
olive oil
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red
wine
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white
wine
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vegetables
as: tomatoes, zucchinos, aubergines, apricots, peaches,
melons...
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eggs
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