Tucked quietly away in the rolling landscape of Central Italy, Maremma is Tuscany’s small secret. Overlooked by the numerous vacationers who travel to Italy each season, Maremma has everything that makes holidaymakers dream about - a rich heritage, a breathtaking landscape and plenty to see and do.

To be quite honest, it's a good thing that no one knows about the Maremma. Distracted by the brilliant lights of cities like Lucca, Pisa and Rome, tourists hardly ever stop and admire this wonderful Southern Tuscan territory and frankly the Maremma is much better for it. With a splendid natural wonder, the region is blessed with thick forests of chestnuts and beeches and sprawling green fields of olive groves and vineyards. Its striking simplicity and old world feel just couldn’t support an influx of international tourists, its dazzling countryside would be destroyed.

For those who see themselves as food connoisseurs, the Maremma is the best place to get scrumptious dishes. Respecting the incredible cooks that came before them, the Maremmani are firm believers in the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' rule when it comes to food.. Dishes such as panzanella (a bread salad) and pappardelle al sugo di cinghiale (a local variety of pasta with wild boar sauce) will remind you of the good old peasant roots of the country and leave you dying for more. The wine here are some of the most delicable. Grown on the expansive vineyards which cover the territory, the grapes are expertly transformed into award wining wines such as the Bianco di Pitigliano and the iconic Rosso di Sovana.

Just don't gorge yourself on too much incredible food and wine, or you won't have the time to explore the gorgeous sights that make the Maremma famous. The little towns and villages perched on hillsides and spread throughout the landscape are seeped in a customs and history that is both ancient and vivid. Pieces of history, these towns are as gorgeous today as they were in the Renaissance and the Middle Ages, and still as breathtaking. One such town is Pitigliano. These towns are not only beautiful to behold but also hide churches, castles, monuments, archaeological museums and ruins that date back as far as the Etruscans. Seeped in the uncomplicated but enchanting character of the Maremma, Grosseto is the capital city of the Maremma and a true Renaissance city whose magnificient buildings and incredibly chic shops will leave you speechless. An architectural and artistic wonder, the town has beautifully maintained its medieval spirit, impressive fortifications, grand palaces and charming cobble-stoned streets. Manciano is another town and is impossibly beautiful, boasting an imposing medieval castle that is almost as incredible to behold as the view that can be admired from it. The antithesis of a modern city, this town embodies the laidback lifestyle of a countryside where the food is delicious and the people are pleasant.

Another splendid destination is Monte Argentario. The Maremma will forever catch your breath with the simplicity of its countryside and the richness of its culture and history. But, it's also blessed with an organic landscape that is awesome, whether you like the great outdoors or not. Breathtakingly beautiful, Monte Argentario is situated by the sea and is filled with wild flowers whenever you visit. The territory in the area is a nature lovers' delight. Almost entirely protected, it's ideal for a hike, ride or walk whatever season. Where the landscape is almost as inspiring as the history that was created here, Monte Argentario is also home to some of Tuscany's most beautiful and calm beaches, just ask the local and international celebrities who flock here in the summer.

Truly a spot unlike any other, The Tuscan Maremma is the getaway destination people fantasise about. So completely detached from the stresses of modern life, the Maremma seduces you with its beauty, draws you in with its gorgeous scenery, catches you with its traditions and fascinates you with its historical past… making you never want to leave.