自然保護区ディアッチャボトロナのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

The area currently known as the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve once contained a saltwater basin connected to the sea, which for centuries provided a significant economic source, ensuring the livelihood of the surrounding areas thanks to fishing, the fish trade, and the supply of salt. This enormous "piscaria" or fishpond, on which the castle stood, later became the toponym of the town, called Castiglione della Pescaia. Over the centuries, the Prile initially lost its salinity (the lake was declared a freshwater pond in 1386) and then gradually dried up, forming the marshy basins that characterize the wetland.

From here you have a beautiful view of Castigliano.

From here you have a good view of the area.

From here you have a good view over the marshland.

A magnificent building with a beautiful exhibition. From the terrace, you have a good view of the marshland.

entrance to the fortress

a beautiful view of the castle and the beach

On April 18, 2024, I tried to do this tour, but it was completely futile. Either the paths were inaccessible due to gates with locks and chains, or they were so overgrown that it would have been difficult to walk at best. It's a shame that the community doesn't support this beautiful tour better.