Agricampeggio Vento Etrusco

Coming to the coast for a bit of beach time? As well as the sands next to the site, you’ll have several other options, including Baratti beach (15 minutes’ drive), where you’ll also be able to seek out the ‘fairy hole’ named after a local legend. The ‘singing sands’ of Cala Violina beach (25 minutes) are also worth a visit, accessed only on foot or by bike along a 1.5-kilometre woodland path. You’ll be able to take a dip in the sea at either of these beaches, but if you fancy a bit more water-based activity, try out the madcap GeoMare WiBit inflatable water park (10 minutes) or head for the slides of Acqua Village Follonica (15 minutes). Back on dry land, you may like to take wanders around some of the area’s historic villages – both Suvereto (20 minutes) and Bolgheri (half an hour) are worth the trip – if visiting the latter, don't miss the drive along the five-kilometre avenue of cypress trees. For other history-tinged days out, visit the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park (15 minutes) or get down to Piombino (five minutes) for the ferry to Napoleon’s hideout on the island of Elba.