CamperOasi

This lush slice of Italy is within easy reach of ancient sites and modern resorts, golden beaches and green hills, with other famed sites such as Campiglia and Sassetta within day trip distance in the surrounding hills. After a day or two at the beach, continue your regional exploring with a pampering session (or two) at the Venturina spa and wellness resort to the north, or drive west to Piombino, for its ancient port and for ferry trips out to Elba Island. Both are around 20 minutes from the site. It's well worth the 45-minute drive to Punta Ala, the famed seaside resort making up a frazione of the ancient city, swish beaches and glitzy nightlife of Castiglione della Pescaia. Also recommended for days out are Piombino's Baratti and Populonia Archeological Park (20 minutes), the mining town of Massa Marittima (25 minutes) and flamingo spotting at the Diaccia Botrona nature reserve (50 minutes). Also have a trip out to Maremma's most populous city Grosseto (45 minutes), where must-sees include the 13th-century cathedral and the spectacular old Palazzo Aldobrandeschi.