Campiglia Marittima
Where is Campiglia Marittima
Campiglia Marittima is in Tuscany, in the province of Livorno, on a hill overlooking the Val di Cornia, a few kilometres from the sea at San Vincenzo and the Etruscan Coast. The municipality has around 12,000 inhabitants and also includes Venturina Terme, at the foot of the hill.
The village, documented since 1004, has been listed among The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy since 2021. The name comes from the Latin campus, field; “Marittima” was added in 1862 to show that it belonged to the Maremma.
- San Vincenzo: about 9 km, 12 minutes
- Villaggio Mare Verde (Riotorto): about 17 km, 17 minutes
How to visit Campiglia Marittima
You get there by car from Venturina, driving up to the village. Cars are left in the car parks outside the walls, and the centre can be explored on foot in a couple of hours, entering through one of the historic gates: Porta Fiorentina, Porta Pisana or Porta del Ribellino.
The climbs are short but steep: comfortable shoes are a good idea, and in summer the late afternoon is the best time.
What to see in the historic centre
- Palazzo Pretorio, its façade covered with 65 coats of arms of the podestà who governed the town.
- The Teatro dei Concordi, a small 19th-century theatre in the heart of the village.
- Flower-filled alleyways, arches and little squares with views across the valley to the sea.
Be sure to try schiaccia campigliese, the village’s traditional cake. In mid-August the streets fill with performers for Apritiborgo, the street theatre festival.
The Rocca of Campiglia
At the top of the village stands the Rocca di Campiglia, the medieval fortress from which the valley was controlled. Inside there is a small archaeological museum, opened in 2008.
From the fortress the view sweeps over the Val di Cornia, the coast and, on clear days, Elba.
The mines and the Rocca di San Silvestro
The hills of Campiglia were mined for centuries for copper, lead and silver, as far back as the Etruscans and the Romans. Today you can discover this history at the San Silvestro Archaeological Mining Park, a few minutes from the village: tunnels, a mining train and the remains of the Rocca di San Silvestro, a fortified miners’ village from the 10th–11th century.
It is one of the best day trips to do with children.
Things to see near Campiglia Marittima
- The thermal baths of Venturina, at the foot of the village.
- The village of Suvereto, a few kilometres away.
- The sea at San Vincenzo and Rimigliano, 10 minutes away.
- Populonia and the Gulf of Baratti.
Where to stay to visit Campiglia Marittima
Villaggio Mare Verde, in Riotorto, is about 17 km from Campiglia, less than 20 minutes by car. You can spend the morning at the sea on the Sterpaia beach and drive up to Campiglia in the late afternoon for the sunset and dinner in the village.
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Frequently asked questions about Campiglia Marittima
Where is Campiglia Marittima?
In Tuscany, in the province of Livorno, on a hill in the Val di Cornia, about 9 km from San Vincenzo and the sea.
What is there to see in Campiglia Marittima?
The fortress (Rocca), Palazzo Pretorio with its 65 coats of arms, the Teatro dei Concordi, the medieval gates and, nearby, the San Silvestro Archaeological Mining Park.
How much time do you need to visit Campiglia Marittima?
A couple of hours for the village and the fortress. Allow an extra half day for the San Silvestro Park.
Is Campiglia Marittima suitable for children?
Yes. The village is small, and children love the nearby San Silvestro Park, with its little train and mines.
How far is Campiglia from Villaggio Mare Verde?
About 17 km, less than 20 minutes by car.
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