CALA VIOLIN

Cala Violina the most beautiful beach in the Maremma

Cala Violina is located halfway between Punta Ala and Follonica and is undoubtedly the best known beach in the Tuscan Maremma.

Cala Violina, located between Punta Ala and Follonica, is one of the most beautiful and well-known beaches in the Tuscan Maremma. This wonderful natural oasis is famous for its sand composed of quartz grains which, when rubbed together, emit a sound similar to that of violin strings. This particularity, combined with the beauty of its sea and its position immersed in an uncontaminated natural area, makes it a unique and fascinating destination.

Cala Violina is included in the Bandite di Scarlino Nature Reserve.

Cala Violina Beach

Cala Violina beach is surrounded by lush Mediterranean scrub and bathed by the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian coast. Access to the beach is only possible on foot via a short path or by sea. The beach is part of the Bandite di Scarlino Nature Reserve, a protected area of approximately 9000 hectares which extends through the municipalities of Gavorrano, Castiglione della Pescaia, Follonica and Scarlino.

The sand of Cala Violina is very rare and particular: when walked on, it emits a sound reminiscent of a violin. This phenomenon is very rare and determined by particular qualities of the sand, which must be neither too smooth nor too rough. This amazing distinction is shared with only a very few beaches around the world, including Australia’s Gold Coast, England’s Eigg Island, Brazil’s Babadejuka, and Madagascar’s Fort Dauphin.

The waters of Cala Violina are extraordinarily clear and calm, ideal for snorkelling lovers. The bay is surrounded by a large pine forest that protects it, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and peace. During the summer, you can find a small kiosk where you can buy sandwiches and drinks.

Bandite di Scarlino Nature Reserve

In addition to Cala Violina, the Bandite di Scarlino Nature Reserve also offers other beautiful beaches such as Cala Martina and Cala Civette, which are accessible on foot or by bicycle through the paths of the Costiere area. These lesser-known but equally alluring beaches offer an alternative to Cala Violina and are ideal for those looking for a quieter, less crowded experience.

The Bandite di Scarlino Nature Reserve is a place of great naturalistic and landscape interest. Its paths offer the possibility of hiking or mountain biking, discovering the beauty of the flora and fauna of the Tuscan Maremma. The reserve is also a place of great historical interest, with numerous archaeological finds that testify to the presence of commercial activities in Roman times.

How to visit Cala Violina

To visit Cala Violina, you need to book in advance due to its vulnerability and the desire to preserve its natural beauty. Only 700 people a day can access the beach, and reservations can be made on the website www.calaviolinascarlino.it. The cost of the reservation is 1 euro, but for children from 1 to 12 years only a reservation is required, while for children from 0 to 12 months neither reservation nor payment is required.

BOOKING IS POSSIBLE FROM 72 HOURS BEFORE

Cala Martina and Cala Civette remain free to access, reachable on foot or by bicycle along the paths of the Costiere area.

How to reach Cala Violina

From the provincial road 158 Grosseto-Follonica, take the exit for Pian d’Alma, after about a kilometer of unpaved road you will reach a large parking lot (paid only in summer), you will need to park your car here and continue on foot . A path starts from the car park which will lead to the beach in about 25 minutes. The route passes through the Mediterranean scrub forest, with beautiful views of the sea and the uncontaminated nature of this part of the Tuscan Maremma.

The beach of Cala Violina is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, it is one of the best known in Tuscany, and also one of the most frequented although it is not very easy to reach. The uniqueness of this beach is precisely its isolation; in fact, it is necessary to leave the car at the parking lot and walk about 1 km (of quite challenging path) on foot. But the effort is amply repaid by the beauty of this beach, wild and unspoiled, peculiar for its quartz grains, unique for its turquoise waters--a true natural paradise!

A stop at Cala Violina is a must in the summer, it is in my opinion the most beautiful beach in the entire Tuscan Maremma and quite possibly the most unique. It is called "Violin" because the quartz grains that form the sand when rubbed together are said to make a sound very similar to that of a violin. The water is also wonderfully colored, full of small fish that also come to swim ashore. The scenery then is something indescribable, in front the blue distes of the sea and behind the large pine forest, a sight not to be missed!

The only way to reach Cala Violina is by walking or biking along a wonderful scenic path through the woods. Breathtaking panoramic views can be seen along the way. Cala Violina is a fairly large and beautiful beach of its kind, here nature is still wild and the sea waters take on endless colors...

Cala Violina is a gem of Tuscany that deserves to be seen at least once in a lifetime. Caribbean water, unspoiled wilderness. It can be reached only on foot, walking along a path completely immersed in the forest after leaving the car in the nearest parking lot, a challenging walk of about 1.5km, but no doubt worth it. The beach is located within the Nature Reserve delel Bandite di Scarlino.

Words are not enough to describe the genuine beauty of Cala Violina. After 15 to 20 minutes of walking through the forest path, with breathtaking panoramic views, you will reach the beach and be enraptured by its magic and uniqueness. I dare say almost Caribbean waters, of a wonderful turquoise color, wild vegetation all around and that atmosphere that only in Maremma you can breathe...

Among the beaches of the Tuscan Maremma, Cala Violina is in my opinion the most fascinating. It is located just minutes from Scarlino, and is one of the most beautiful in Tuscany, wild, unspoiled and breathtakingly beautiful. Leaving your car in the parking lot (tickets cost 7€), you continue on foot or by bicycle along a quaint path of about 1 mile. In summer the beach is very crowded, especially in July and August, but it is still wonderful!

Cala Violina is a beach that leaves you speechless, a hidden cove that can only be reached on foot, but of incredible beauty, simple and unspoiled, with its wonderful crystal-clear waters, full of curious little fish that come ashore... The beach is also famous for its particular sand, formed of grains of quartz, which emit a sweet sound when stepped on, like those of a violin... try it to believe it! Once you discover this beach you will not be able to do without it, it will become a mandatory stop in your summer, as it has been for me for years now! The path to the beach is about 1 mile, we tackled it by MTB and it was a fun experience that we recommend you try at least once!