Via del Fonditore, 173, Follonica

Coast: the cluster sits on the Gulf of Follonica on the Tyrrhenian Sea, with long sandy beaches and generally shallow nearshore seabeds. Vegetation: an extensive coastal pinewood (Pineta di Follonica) borders the shore and is used for recreation. Infrastructure: the town has a marina/porto turistico and services oriented to beach tourism. Hinterland: within about 15 km the landscape is low Maremma countryside of cultivated fields, scrub and small villages. Mountains/ski: there are no significant mountains or ski areas within 15 km; the Apennines are further inland. Regional context: the area forms part of the Tuscan Maremma bathing-coast tourism belt with a strong seasonal tourist economy. Nearest larger centre: the provincial capital Grosseto is the nearest sizeable city (around 40 km) for administrative and rail connections.