Cala Violina

Cala Violina for those who love to let themselves be enveloped by the sweet sound of sand.

MARCO VIANI | March 30, 2021 | MAGAZINE

On the opposite side of the Rocchette beach is Cala Violina, halfway between Punta Ala and Follonica.

Cala Violina the most beautiful beach in maremma

Cala Violina beach is located on the opposite side of the island from Le Rocchette, between Punta Ala and Follonica in the Bandite di Scarlino nature reserve.

Cala Violina

Cala Violina Beach

Cala Violina Tuscany

How to get to Cala Violina?

Cala Violina can be reached by two routes: either on foot or by bicycle from Puntone di Scarlino (not suitable for walking on the large beach of Cala Violina, but it is a beautiful natural pathway) and on the other, Cala Violina can be reached by car or motorbike along the “Strada Provinciale 158” on the “Pian d’Alma” side.

Turn onto SP158 and follow the signs. From Punta Ala along the SP184 turn for Scarlino and from here follow the signs for Cala Violina. You can also come from Piediluco by cycling along a nice path after entering the barrier (just after the port of Scarlino), a rather strenuous route, but recommendable. If you choose this route, just keep following the signs! Cala Violina, how to get there by bus to the “stops” of Puntone or Scarlino; By car: you can reach the rural area with the A12 and A3 motorways, exit Sovana. Once in Sovana, take the same exit as Cala Verde, but in the direction of Portiglioni. After a few kilometres before reaching Portiglioni, take the signs for Campiglia Marittima.

Cala Violina is located within a nature reserve called Bandite di Scarlino. It is, therefore, a protected area where flora and fauna are preserved. For this reason, it gives those who decide to stop a unique and, at times, primordial experience. There are no bathing establishments or restaurants in this area, so it is good to be organized for lunch. The name is because trampling on the sand; you hear a very particular, almost musical noise. The sand is very fine and white and consists mainly of quartz. The area is situated between two headlands; precisely, for this reason, it is surrounded by greenery. The contrast between the greenery and the warmth of the sand makes it a wonderful area with a very pleasant climate. It can be reached by car; in this case, the parking is still about 1.5 km from the beach. It is necessary to practice a walking path along a path; the same is shaded and therefore very pleasant, in short, you do not feel hot, to be able to find a place, it is still recommended to start early in the morning. The route is slightly bumpy, and therefore, it is good to arm yourself with comfortable shoes, but above all, it can be difficult to get there having strollers in tow. The alternative is to arrive by bike through a path where there are still indications to easily reach the cove.