Come to Tuscany and discover
the charm of Punta Ala

Today the fame of Punta Ala has crossed the whole 20th century and spread all over the world.
In addition to a first-class tourist offer, it offers a naturalistic conformation that is still uncontaminated, even though it is relatively close to the large industrial areas of northern and central Italy.
The promontory of Punta Ala is covered by typical Mediterranean vegetation and the clarity of the sea, which is overlooked by the rocks on the southern side, is in perfect harmony with the fine sandy beach of Piastrone on the northern coast.

Puntala

This place is often referred to as Puntala, either out of overconfidence or by mistake. But even though its name is incorrect, Puntala’s fame is literally spreading all over the world.
Thanks to its history, the beauty of its beaches and the “charm” that all mundane resorts where regattas of a certain prestige are organised have. Sailing competitions are always a great attraction for enthusiasts but also for those who follow sport in general.
The Punta Ala Grosseto stretch of road is less than 50 kilometres long, and for those arriving in the Maremma to follow or take part in the regattas, it is the capital of the province and the point of reference for orientation.

The Punta Ala Follonica coastline

The Punta Ala Follonica stretch of sea runs northwards along the Tyrrhenian coast and is the best equipped to host tourist activities.
This stretch of beach meets the most varied requirements. If you are looking for bathing establishments equipped with all services, you will find typical bathing establishments that are fully equipped.
Today, these bathing establishments are real tourist service centres, which include, in addition to the sea, catering services and sports entertainment. There is often a rental service for sports equipment and various types of watercraft, from skates to surfing or kite surfing.
It is not difficult to find instructors offering lessons for beginners and coaching for those trying out certain techniques for the first time.

Punta Ala GR

GR stands for the province of Grosseto in Tuscany. Of all the Tuscan provinces, Grosseto is the one that offers the greatest naturalistic impact.
The Maremma is the geographical area that is almost completely identified with this province and has characteristics that make it a very attractive destination from many points of view.
Its unspoilt nature offers many stretches of free beach, which is difficult to imagine in an area with such a high density of tourism.
These stretches of coastline offer unspoilt nature to be experienced in complete freedom. This makes the Maremma and the Grosseto coast a popular destination for those who appreciate nature in its profound essence.
The sandy shore slopes gently, which makes the beach at Punta Ala also suitable for families with children.
Much of the Tuscan coast is characterised by Mediterranean scrub, and the stretch of coastline in the Grosseto Maremma is bordered by a beautiful pine forest that offers an oasis of respite from the heat of the beach.
Less than a mile off the coast of Punta Ala is the Sparviero rock, a tiny island where Italo Balbo built his beautiful villa where he received the most prominent personalities of the time. A place with such a mundane past, today it is a favourite destination for birdwatchers thanks to the great variety of bird species that nest on this island. But the beauty of the seabed also attracts lovers of diving and snorkelling, who find very interesting areas to explore here.

Punta Ala Grosseto

The Mediterranean scents, the colours and transparency of the sea certified by the Blue Flag, the flavours of Tuscany, the chirping of the cicadas. You feel perfectly immersed in nature, especially in this typical Maremma area.
The Maremma is a geographical area stretching from northern Tuscany to Lazio, and its central part lies in the province of Grosseto.
Here we find the characteristics that have made this area famous, wrested from the land by the unhealthy marshes at the beginning of the century.
Butteri are one of the examples of the typicality of the area. The buttero is the shepherd on horseback who governs the herd of oxen. They are the Italian version of the cowboy of the United States and share with them the reputation of being a rough man but tied to the nature of his territory.
In addition to this “rustic” side, Punta Ala offers one of the best equipped marinas in the Mediterranean, from where Luna Rossa’s adventure to conquer the America’s Cup began, and a first-class tourist offer.
Punta Ala is a small town, which is why it manages to combine luxury hotels and dream villas with various accommodation facilities and campsites that offer everyone the space to enjoy their holiday.
But it is in the very character of Punta Ala to be fascinating, so much so that it has undergone its great transformation over the last 100 years as it has attracted the interest of many people from different cultures. From the 1930s, which, as we have written, wrested it from the wilderness, to the artists and travellers who saw the bohemian era of the fishermen’s beach shack born and grow after the First World War, to the first tourist investments of far-sighted entrepreneurs, to the interest of the Dolce Vita actors.
All of them found here an interest that bound them to Punta Ala, so much so that they later gave rise to the important structural developments that today allow Punta Ala to offer an elite offer.
Punta Ala thus manages to combine the natural beauty of the Tuscan sea with the charm of a luxury resort that knows how to coexist with different ways of experiencing the sea.

Today, the tourist offer includes, in addition to the renowned sailing activities, which include a school, windsurfing. Tennis and, above all, an excellent 18-hole golf course in a unique natural setting.
The town of Punta Ala is home to both the best retail brands and original craft shops for original, non-standard shopping.
As well as the presence of many excellent typical bars and restaurants to make a holiday in Punta Ala an authentic experience.
This is how we could define Punta Ala: a high-level tourist destination that has managed to maintain the authenticity of its personality. And this can apply both to those who treat themselves to a stay at the Arli Hotel Punta Ala Hideaway, a 4-star hotel in the traditional Tuscan cottage style, with modern rooms, and to campers.

Glamping Punta Ala

As in many other respects, Punta Ala has been able to grasp and interpret before others the novelties linked to new ways of travelling. The close connection of the whole world today makes it possible to quickly spread an idea from one part of the planet to another.
This has been the case with the idea of camping, which has evolved from the idea of a cheap holiday in a tent in contact with nature to offering a variety of accommodation with different styles and characteristics.
Camping Punta Ala has evolved over time and was one of the first places to find a high quality camping offer. Superbly equipped tents, bungalows with state-of-the-art furnishings, 50s-style caravans with all the comforts, tree houses. Everyone can find their own style in structures designed to satisfy the most diverse types of clientele.
At Punta Ala everything has style and everyone can find their own satisfaction, in a setting of uncontaminated nature that can be reached in a short time.
The traveller in Punta Ala is no longer just a tourist, in every corner he can breathe the particular but friendly atmosphere, frank but polite, discreet but intense.
A candlelight dinner in Punta Ala is not like anywhere else.
But there is only one way to find out: come to Punta Ala and discover a place where you can feel good.