Gitavillage Club Degli Amici

There are cultural expeditions to be made along the Maremma coastline; discover the remains of an ancient Etruscan city at Vulci Archaeological Park (half an hour’s drive), where you can tour thermal baths, defence walls, a Roman aqueduct and forum. Chances are, however, that your kids might prefer a romp through the exotic Gaudí-esque sculpture park at The Tarot Garden (15 minutes), brainchild of architect Niki de Saint Phalle. On outdoor adventures, try kayaking or diving at Lago Pellicone (half an hour), surrounded by steep cliffs, or take to pedal power for cycling trips through the wetlands, Mediterranean scrub and dunes of Maremma Regional Park (45 minutes), which you can also explore on horseback or by boat down through the riverine waterways. There’s more fun on water available too: take to the sea on a mini-cruise to quiet beaches on the island of Giglio from the smart seaside resort of Porto Santo Stefano (45 minutes), or go snorkelling in clear waters off Spiaggia Le Cannelle beach (an hour) on the Monte Argentario peninsula.