Porto Santo Stefano - Monte Argentario, Orbetello

The fourth stop on our Italian trip - Porto Santo Stefano, Monte Argentario, Orbetello. We took the train from Florence to Pisa, walked through Pisa to find the leaning tower. Took some exceptionally touristy (yes I just did say that) photos, ate lunch overlooking the tower, and headed back to the train station, after an Aperol Spritz, and made our way to Porto Santo Stefano.

Not one of the most spoken about places in Italy, I was so excited to visit somewhere that wasn't specifically tourist driven, somewhere that was more authentic and Italian. It was definitely that. Only a fair few people could understand an English conversation (which if anything made me feel incredibly ignorant, being in another country and incapable of speaking the language), and some delicious seafood. The view from the balcony of our Air BNB was just incredible. A view that I could never tire of seeing. One that was would be different in the morning, and different again in the evening. A most needed break from travelling from city to city. A place of quiet and calm.

Recommendations for those visiting..

Plan your route of getting there beforehand - Finding public transport when you don't speak any Italian, is always going to be tricky, but when you're in a rush to catch a train is even worse. Make sure you know how you're going to be getting to and from your mode of transport in good time, or completely prior travelling. This will save SO much stress.

Take the ferry to Isola Del Giglio - A pretty little island, an hour ferry ride away from Porto Santo Stefano with the bluest sea, and secluded beaches. It's a must see. Whether it be for a day at the beach, or for a hike around somewhere new, a place that you cannot miss. The photos will never do it justice, it's just paradise.

Try all the seafood - If you're wanting to try seafood for the first time, there is no better time too than when it is completely fresh. It'll never taste better. Or, if you're a seafood lover than myself, you must have it when it is at it's best! With the port, seafood is so fresh. We had so much incredible seafood.. I wish I could eat it all over again.

Would you visit here?

Amber X