Car Hire in Follonica - Mini guide to Follonica

When in Italy, do as the Italians do to get the best travel experience. While many foreign visitors head to Sorrento or the Amalfi coast, Italians head to the Tuscan town of Follonica during the summer months.

Beaches and the sea in Follonica are among the cleanest in all of Italy. Since 2000, the city has been give “Bandiera Blu” (Blue Flag) status for its fabulous sands.

Located just 40km northwest of Grosseto, this small town makes an excellent base for travelling through Tuscany. The Via Aurelia highway (SS1) passes near to the town and stretches from Rome to French border.

The local train station provides regular services to cities including Rome and Turin, however many visitors find public transportation in Italy can be time-consuming and restrictive. Fortunately, car hire can be found within Follonica from: C/o Centro Servizi Auto - Via Bicocchi, 167, Follonica.

In your car hire you can visit any one of the area’s beautiful beaches and charming seaside villages. Nearby Ritorto overlooks crystal clear waters and offers visitors a long stretch of fine, golden sand. On the outskirts of the town are a number of nature reserves, including Sterpaia Coastal Park, Montioni Park and a WWF nature reserve at Orti Bottagone.

The Golfo di Baratti (Gulf of Baratti) is a short drive from Follonica. Whether you enjoy wandering through meadows, sunbathing or exploring woodlands, you won’t be disappointed by this breathtaking area. The gulf’s clear waters are ideal for snorkelling. The area is rich in history and features Etruscan tombs perched up in the hillside.

The seaside town of Pimobino offers ferry connections to the sun-drenched Elba. The crossing is run hourly during the summer and takes just 60 minutes in your car hire vehicle. Rich in beauty and heritage, Elba is ideal for a daytrip.

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