The park contains the ruins of the 11th-century Abbazia di San Rabano, a monastic complex founded by the Benedictine order.
It is home to the 'Maremmano' horse, a breed traditionally used by the local butteri (Italian cowboys) to herd cattle.
The Ombrone River delta within the park is one of the few remaining natural river mouths in Italy.
The park's territory was historically protected by the Medici family for hunting purposes, which inadvertently preserved the landscape.
It features a series of six medieval watchtowers built along the coast to defend against Saracen raids.
Parco Regionale della Maremma, also known as Parco dell'Uccellina, covers approximately 9,800 hectares of protected coastal territory in Tuscany. The landscape transitions from the Uccellina mountains to the Ombrone River delta, featuring diverse ecosystems including Mediterranean scrub, pine forests, and marshlands. Its coastline is characterized by preserved dunes and the notable sandy beach of Marina di Alberese. Wildlife includes wild boar, fallow deer, roe deer, and migratory birds such as flamingos and cranes. The park contains historical remnants, including medieval watchtowers like Torre di Collelungo and the ruins of San Rabano Abbey. Visitors can traverse a network of marked hiking trails varying in difficulty and length. Strict management protocols protect the park's biodiversity, restricting access in certain zones to guided tours. The park serves as a critical buffer zone between agricultural land and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The view from the Torre di Collelungo overlooking the coastline.
Purchase your entrance ticket at the visitor center in Alberese before attempting to enter the trails.
Bring substantial water and food supplies, as services are limited once you enter the park's internal trails.
Check the park's official website for temporary trail closures due to fire risk or maintenance.
Attempting to access remote trails without proper footwear or adequate water, and trying to reach the park by private vehicle during high-season shuttle-only restrictions.
Access to specific trails may be restricted during summer months due to fire danger; some trails require a mandatory guide.
Stick to marked trails to protect fragile ecosystems; dogs must be kept on a leash and are restricted to specific areas.
