Roccastrada can be considered a "terrace" on the Maremma plain, from which you can watch a spectacular view of Siena, which is on the side of the Mount Amiata ... from Grosseto to the sea and the islands of the Tuscan ...

A visit to the medieval village perched on a scenic cliff allows you to enter the usual web of narrow alleys and stairways Middle Ages. So you can breathe the "Scent of a country," a mix of smells and taste sensations that they know of old ...

At the earliest you can access through the gate of Borgo. Later you reach the square clock tower with the same name. At his side a staircase takes you to the "formwork".

Today remains of the ancient defenses only one part of the western wall incorporated in the houses. The houses converge towards the "prisons", the old political center of the castle.

To the west there were never works because the defense was exploited in the rock cliff.

You can go from Roccastrada:

• At the beach in 30 minutes ...

You can venture to the beaches through the Maremma hills, the countryside and medieval villages. The most popular country is Castiglione della Pescaia, dominated by the Aragonese Castle, where you can enjoy the stunning coastline, from the mountains of the Maremma, to Punt'Ala. From Castiglione can achieve, even with a mini-cruise, the Island of Elba, Giglio, Giannutri.

• In Massa Marittima in 20 minutes ...

Medieval village in the heart of the Metalliferous Hills, which hosts the only research center and recovery of sea turtles and a colony of white storks.

• In San Gimignano in just over an hour ...

Are you fascinated with its 14 towers ...

• At Terme in 15 minutes ...

Want to enjoy a relaxing hot bath? Petriolo, Terme di Saturnia (a little 'more distant, but it's worth it ... even at night ...) or, less known, Bath Vignoni.

• At the river in 15 minutes ...

If you prefer a cool bath in the river you can venture into a fabulous hiking trail that takes you to the "Canaloni", in the heart of the Val di Farma.

• Go through the Val d'Orcia ...

A succession of gentle hills lines, with its barren clays and tuffs golden acres of vineyards and its towering cypress trees. Do not miss Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano.

• A Pitigliano hour and a half ...

You enchants with its caves and tunnels dug into the tuff ... breathtaking show, especially with the colors of the sunset.

• In Siena in 40 minutes ...

Town in the heart of Tuscany, beloved around the world and remained intact in the Middle Ages ...

• In Florence in just over an hour ...

One of the most beautiful cities in the world ...

• ... and if you like ... why not! ... You can simply enjoy the countryside of Maremma ... you just look around!