The Beaches of Capalbio
The Capalbio coastline stretches about 12 km from the Orbetello border to the end of Tuscany - it is a beautiful and often isolated beach just waiting to be explored!
If you are looking for something safe and calm, it is best to stick to the main beaches. There are three that line the coast and all have ample parking, although during the summer months they get a bit crowded.
The first spieggia you will encounter is Chiarone, which is located on the Aurelia highway in the direction of Chiarone Station. The other two are Ultima Spiaggia in Chiarone Marina and La Torba, just off the S.S.1 highway.
These beaches have also been voted among the best beaches in Italy by the Blue Travel Guide, published annually by the Italian Touring Club. They have both free and paid sections. You can expect to pay about €10 for two sunbeds, an umbrella and use of the facilities per day.
For those feeling a bit more adventurous, Capalbio has many deserted beaches that usually require a bit of hiking to get to. I wouldn't take a baby carload, but there are some nice places if you're reasonably fit and don't mind walking.
They are also impossible to miss-all you have to do is follow the coast along the S.S.1 highways as it winds around Capalbio, pick a place and make sure it is not a WWF oasis-always check before you take a dip.
Aesthetically, Capalbio's beaches are all defined by coastal dunes and usually fairly calm, warm waters. If you wander far enough, you can even find some small inlets and jagged cliffs covered by the typically Mediterranean brush: the juniper bush.
On a calm, warm summer morning, there is nothing better than a walk on the fine sand and a dip in one of Capalbio's clear, unspoiled beaches. They are also a great place for an afternoon or after-dinner visit!
