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Discover Maremma through Adventure Sports

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Are you looking to add a touch of adventure to your vacation in Maremma? Choose from trekking, birdwatching, mountain biking, horseback riding, climbing, adventure parks, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, canoeing, soft rafting, canyoning, orienteering, and the most adrenaline-pumping activities like paragliding and caving.

Explore the Untouched Nature of Maremma near Terre di Sacra

Maremma is an ideal destination for adventure sports enthusiasts. This area offers a variety of outdoor activities that allow you to explore breathtaking landscapes, experience thrilling emotions, and immerse yourself in the wild nature. Here are the main adventure sports activities you can enjoy at Terre di Sacra and useful information to best organize your experience.

Maremma Park: Excursions for Adventure Lovers

Trekking and Hiking

One of the best activities to explore the beauty of Terre di Sacra and its surroundings is trekking. The trails through Terre di Sacra offer spectacular views of Lake Burano and the Tyrrhenian coast. Walks are a perfect way to relax and immerse yourself in nature, observing local wildlife and breathing in the Maremma air.

You can explore the trails of the Maremma Regional Park, offering spectacular views of the coast and the opportunity to spot wildlife like wild boars and deer. For a unique experience, join a guided hike to the Torre di Collelungo, one of the park’s most beautiful panoramic points.

Birdwatching at Lake Burano

Lake Burano, within Terre di Sacra, is a natural reserve of great importance. Here, birdwatching enthusiasts can observe numerous bird species, including flamingos, herons, and marsh harriers. The WWF Center within Terre di Sacra organizes guided tours to help guests discover the secrets of this unique ecosystem.

Mountain Biking and Cycling

Capalbio and its surroundings are perfect for cycling enthusiasts. The mountain bike trails offer exciting challenges through hills, woods, and vineyards. With over 40 dedicated trails, whether you are an expert cyclist or a beginner, Maremma has routes suitable for all skill levels.

Routes like those in Castiglione della Pescaia allow you to cycle through woods, hills, and ancient villages, offering an unforgettable cycling experience. You can also book an organized excursion directly from Terre di Sacra. Contact Terre di Sacra’s concierge service to book the cycling trip that suits you best.

Horseback Riding: Explore Maremma on Horseback

Maremma has historically been the land of butteri, the Italian cowboys, and horseback riding is deeply rooted in the local culture. Guests at Terre di Sacra can experience the thrill of exploring the Maremma landscapes on horseback. Guided tours allow you to discover hidden corners and enjoy nature uniquely. You can join horseback rides through gentle hills and along beaches. These excursions offer the opportunity to explore the region in a relaxing and picturesque way. Terre di Sacra’s concierge service can help you book a horseback riding excursion or lessons.

Climbing and Adventurous Hikes

Thanks to the presence of natural walls varying in difficulty and height, Maremma offers numerous opportunities for rock climbing. The cliffs and rock walls of the Maremma Park are perfect for climbers of all levels. The cliffs of Capo d’Uomoand the walls of the Poggio all’Olmo Nature Reserve are among the most popular destinations for climbing enthusiasts. These places offer routes equipped for all levels, from beginners to experts. Besides enjoying the physical challenge, climbers can admire breathtaking views of the coast and surrounding hills.

Adventure Park

For those seeking an adrenaline rush, the “Il Tasso Scatenato” adventure park offers suspended courses among the trees, suitable for both adults and children. Located in the heart of Maremma, this adventure park is perfect for families and groups of friends. The courses vary in difficulty and height, ensuring fun and safety with the presence of qualified instructors.

Kitesurfing

If you are already a kitesurfing enthusiast or want to experience the thrill of flying over the water driven by a sail for the first time, Terre di Sacra is the perfect place. Contact our concierge service, and you can book courses for beginners or advanced riders, or simply book a kitesurfing session with the instructors at the Kitesurf School, near the Dogana beach within Terre di Sacra.

Windsurfing, Sailing, Diving

The Maremma coast is the ideal place for water sports. In Talamone, Marina di Grosseto, and just a few steps from the La Dogana establishment at Terre di Sacra, there are schools and perfect conditions for windsurfing and sailing. Moreover, the rich marine biodiversity makes scuba diving an unmissable experience. The crystal-clear waters allow you to explore seabeds full of marine life and historical wrecks.

Kayaking and Canoeing

The Maremma Park, with its rivers and lakes, is the ideal place for kayaking and canoeing. Navigating the calm waters of the Ombrone River in the park allows you to admire the wild nature and experience an unforgettable adventure, exploring lakes and coasts independently.

Soft Rafting

Soft rafting is an ideal activity for those who want to experience the thrill of river descent safely and relaxing. The rivers of Maremma, such as the Ombrone, offer soft rafting routes suitable for everyone, with enchanting landscapes and direct contact with nature.

Canyoning

Canyoning, or torrentism, is an adventure sport that is gaining more and more popularity in Maremma. This activity involves following the course of a stream on foot, climbing, diving, and swimming through rocky gorges.

The streams of the Colline Metallifere, such as the Torrente Farma, offer fascinating routes with waterfalls, natural pools, and rocky slides. This activity requires a good level of physical fitness and the use of specific equipment such as helmets, harnesses, and wetsuits. Expert guides in the area organize excursions that allow you to experience this activity safely.

Skydiving

If you crave pure adrenaline and a jump (alone or assisted in tandem) with the panorama of the Tuscan coast below you, skydiving can provide unforgettable emotions. Contact Skydive Costa d’Argento, a skydiving school recognized by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and affiliated with ASC (Sports Promotion Body) recognized by CONI. The school operates in a unique drop zone in the heart of Argentario, in Orbetello.

Orienteering

Orienteering is an activity that combines physical and mental skills: you walk while navigating unknown terrains using only a map and compass. In Maremma, many parks and nature reserves, such as the Maremma Regional Park, organize orienteering events and routes. This activity is ideal for groups and families, offering a fun and challenging way to explore nature and improve your navigation skills.

Caving

For underground exploration enthusiasts, Maremma offers interesting caving opportunities. The caves of the Colline Metallifere, such as the Grotta del Sassocolato, are perfect destinations for discovering the underground world. These caves feature spectacular geological formations, stalactites, and stalagmites, and are accessible only with the help of expert caving guides. Caving is an adventurous activity that requires specific equipment and good physical fitness.

Paragliding

Paragliding is another exciting adventure sport that can be practiced in Maremma. The hills of Scarlino and Monte Argentario are among the most popular places for paragliding, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Tyrrhenian coast and the Tuscan archipelago islands. With the help of qualified instructors, even beginners can try the thrill of free flight, soaring over breathtaking landscapes and enjoying a unique and unforgettable experience.

Why Choose Terre di Sacra for Your Adventure Vacation

Maremma is a land rich in incredible natural beauty, ancient traditions, and exciting adventures. For those seeking a vacation full of sport and adventure, Maremma offers opportunities that satisfy all tastes.

Terre di Sacra is the ideal base to experience these unique experiences. Immersed in unspoiled nature and overlooking the lower Tyrrhenian Sea, Terre di Sacra offers not only comfort and relaxation but also the possibility to practice numerous adventure sports. The resort is the perfect starting point to explore Maremma and enjoy a rich experience of sports and exciting activities.

Your Base Camp in the Heart of Nature

Terre di Sacra offers villas and cottages of rare and unique beauty for short or long-term rentals, as well as lodges with large spaces and privacy in the Retreat & Glamping. Located in a WWF protected area that includes the picturesque Lake Burano, Terre di Sacra combines comfort, privacy, and a deep connection with nature. Guests can enjoy direct beach access, breathtaking views, and an atmosphere of total tranquility.

Relax comfort in every season

Terre di Sacra is not only a place for adventurous sports enthusiasts but also a wellness and comfort retreat. Villas, cottages, and lodges offer every comfort and elegant design, ideal for those seeking privacy, tranquility, and inspiration. Staying in a house or lodge at Terre di Sacra means enjoying the beauty of Maremma in every season, away from the chaos of crowded tourist destinations.

An Ecological Vacation

Terre di Sacra promotes a truly ecological vacation, in harmony with nature. Respect for the environment is a fundamental value of the resort, offering guests the opportunity to experience a sustainable experience without giving up comfort, space, privacy, emotions, and inspiration.

An Unforgettable Experience at Terre di Sacra

Choosing Terre di Sacra for a vacation in Maremma means living a unique and complete experience. After a day of adventures, you can relax in a welcoming and private environment, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of Terre di Sacra. A vacation here is not just a stay but an exciting and regenerating journey, perfect for those seeking an experience with the best of nature.