"Today, it still retains this reputation of being a bite-sized, chic destination to spend a few days - think sun-soaked beaches, generations-old family restaurants and sleek yachts bobbing in the bay. It's easy to access - located on Tuscany's Monte Argentario peninsula, you can drive to this coastal village in under two hours from Rome, or take a one and a half hour train journey into Orbetello."
"Tuscan-born General Ricasoli followed his passion for botanical science and created an experimental garden to test the survival of plant species that originate from much warmer climates. The first exotic plants in the garden came from Australia, South Africa and Mexico - today, generations later, the space counts over 1,300 trees and shrubs belonging to about 150 species (including 24 species of Eucalyptus)."
Porto Ercole sits on Tuscany's Monte Argentario peninsula and is reachable by car from Rome in under two hours or by a one-and-a-half-hour train to Orbetello. The village features sun-soaked beaches, generations-old family restaurants, sleek yachts in the bay, and three impressive fortresses overlooking the town. Days pass at a slow, leisurely pace with opportunities for picturesque strolls along sandy stretches and feasting on Tuscan cuisine. L'Orto Botanico Corsini opened to the public in 2020 but traces back to the 19th century when General Ricasoli created an experimental garden to test plant survival from warmer climates. The garden now counts over 1,300 trees and shrubs across about 150 species, including 24 species of Eucalyptus, and hosts summer events such as live music, performances, guided tours and art exhibitions. The agricultural estate La Parrina spans 1,500 acres of vineyards, orchards and farmland and includes a 19th-century stone manor with 15 rooms and 5 apartments for guests.
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