Principina a Mare
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Principina a Mare is a seaside resort, a frazione
of the comune
of Grosseto
, in the homonym province
.
The centre, less populated during winter, is mainly made up of houses of holidaymakers, hotels of high standards and a campsite of medium standards. However, the locality is very much frequented due to its closeness to the mouth of the Ombrone
river and to the Natural Park of Maremma
. The largest number of tourists is registered in the months of July and August, the highest peaks being in the weeks around Ferragosto
. The main touristic flux comes from the northern regions, such as Lombardy
and Veneto
, asides from centre-eastern Tuscany
. Relevant is the presence of overseas tourists, mainly coming from the Netherlands, Austria, Germany and Switzerland; which however choose more the months of June and September.
The coast south of Principina a Mare is characterized by classic wild Maremma beaches, which penetrate into the still marshy territories towards the Ombrone
. This area, called Padule della Trappola, extends around the Tower of Trappola, an ancient Medieval forification put to use for harvesting salt in the following centuries, for its closeness to some salt-works now disappeared. Not far away stands the Chapel of Santa Maria della Trappola, whilst the Strillaie Chapel has its position on the outside of the marshy area, inside a farm situated near the Strada della Trappola, in proximity to the Principina a Mare crossing.
The marshy area of the Trappola is ideal for birdwatching
due to the large number of marshy birds which come to hibernate in this area. Recently a new itinerary P1 has been opened which crosses part of the area positioned inside the borders of the Natural Park of Maremma.
Frazione
A frazione , in Italy, is the name given in administrative law to a type of territorial subdivision of a comune; for other administrative divisions, see municipio, circoscrizione, quartiere...
of the comune
Comune
In Italy, the comune is the basic administrative division, and may be properly approximated in casual speech by the English word township or municipality.-Importance and function:...
of Grosseto
Grosseto
Grosseto is a city and comune in the central Italian region of Tuscany, the capital of the Province of Grosseto. The city lies 14 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Maremma, at the centre of an alluvial plain, on the Ombrone river....
, in the homonym province
Province of Grosseto
The Province of Grosseto is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Grosseto.-Geography:It has an area of 4,504 km², and a total population of 227.498...
.
The centre, less populated during winter, is mainly made up of houses of holidaymakers, hotels of high standards and a campsite of medium standards. However, the locality is very much frequented due to its closeness to the mouth of the Ombrone
Ombrone
The Ombrone is a 160 km long river in Tuscany, central Italy.The Ombrone's source is located near Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the south-eastern side of the Monti del Chianti...
river and to the Natural Park of Maremma
Maremma
The Maremma is a vast area in Italy bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea, consisting of part of south-western Tuscany - Maremma Livornese and Maremma Grossetana , and part of northern Lazio - Maremma Laziale .The poet Dante Alighieri in his Divina Commedia places the...
. The largest number of tourists is registered in the months of July and August, the highest peaks being in the weeks around Ferragosto
Ferragosto
Ferragosto is an Italian holiday celebrated on August 15. Originally, it may have related to a celebration of the middle of the summer and the end of the hard labour in the fields....
. The main touristic flux comes from the northern regions, such as Lombardy
Lombardy
Lombardy is one of the 20 regions of Italy. The capital is Milan. One-sixth of Italy's population lives in Lombardy and about one fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in this region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest in the whole of Europe...
and Veneto
Veneto
Veneto is one of the 20 regions of Italy. Its population is about 5 million, ranking 5th in Italy.Veneto had been for more than a millennium an independent state, the Republic of Venice, until it was eventually annexed by Italy in 1866 after brief Austrian and French rule...
, asides from centre-eastern Tuscany
Tuscany
Tuscany is a region in Italy. It has an area of about 23,000 square kilometres and a population of about 3.75 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Florence ....
. Relevant is the presence of overseas tourists, mainly coming from the Netherlands, Austria, Germany and Switzerland; which however choose more the months of June and September.
The coast south of Principina a Mare is characterized by classic wild Maremma beaches, which penetrate into the still marshy territories towards the Ombrone
Ombrone
The Ombrone is a 160 km long river in Tuscany, central Italy.The Ombrone's source is located near Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the south-eastern side of the Monti del Chianti...
. This area, called Padule della Trappola, extends around the Tower of Trappola, an ancient Medieval forification put to use for harvesting salt in the following centuries, for its closeness to some salt-works now disappeared. Not far away stands the Chapel of Santa Maria della Trappola, whilst the Strillaie Chapel has its position on the outside of the marshy area, inside a farm situated near the Strada della Trappola, in proximity to the Principina a Mare crossing.
The marshy area of the Trappola is ideal for birdwatching
Birdwatching
Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for bird sounds. Birding often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are...
due to the large number of marshy birds which come to hibernate in this area. Recently a new itinerary P1 has been opened which crosses part of the area positioned inside the borders of the Natural Park of Maremma.
See also
- GrossetoGrossetoGrosseto is a city and comune in the central Italian region of Tuscany, the capital of the Province of Grosseto. The city lies 14 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Maremma, at the centre of an alluvial plain, on the Ombrone river....
- Principina TerraPrincipina TerraPrincipina Terra is a small town in southern Tuscany, a frazione of the comune of Grosseto.The frazione is situated south-east of the capital, nearly half way between the residential centre and the coastal localities of Marina di Grosseto and Principina a Mare...
- Marina di GrossetoMarina di GrossetoMarina di Grosseto is a famous tourist destination located twelve kilometers from Grosseto; it is an important seaside resort in Grossetan Maremma...
- MaremmaMaremmaThe Maremma is a vast area in Italy bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea, consisting of part of south-western Tuscany - Maremma Livornese and Maremma Grossetana , and part of northern Lazio - Maremma Laziale .The poet Dante Alighieri in his Divina Commedia places the...