Villa a schiera in Massa Marittima

The cluster is in the Colline Metallifere (the Metalliferous Hills), a hilly, partly wooded zone of central-western Tuscany with a long history of metal mining. Lago dell'Accesa, a small freshwater lake, lies a few kilometres from Massa Marittima. The Tyrrhenian coast and the Gulf of Follonica lie to the west of the hills; coastal beaches and the port town of Follonica are the nearest seaside amenities. There are no significant ski lifts in the immediate hills; the nearest mountain skiing is on Monte Amiata to the southeast (a drive of roughly an hour or more). The nearest provincial capital is Grosseto, which provides rail connections, hospitals and administrative services. The surrounding land is a mix of olive groves, vineyards and woodland, and the area is known for its medieval hill towns and historical mining heritage. Massa Marittima itself has a cathedral and a medieval historic centre that concentrates local services and visitor facilities.