There are about 500 citizens, and half that many friendly cats, who live in Civitella Marittima. The city sits up on a hill in the heart of Tuscany. There is a post office, a small clinic, a school, 2 bakeries, 2 cafés, 1 butcher, a small store, and 1 restaurant. Except for the restaurant and cafés, most businesses close at 12:30. The post office is open for a few hours 3 days a week.
Children play in the streets and call to us, “Ciao!” Out for an evening walk, people smile and say, “Buona Sera”. We feel welcome.
Here is our little Casina di Rosa.
Deb says
April 30, 2018 at 3:50 pmThis is a lovely tale of your time there. Would you be able to base here and see the surrounding areas without a car? We are traveling from Rome and would like to hike the surrounding areas and visit some of the hot springs.
Marissa says
April 30, 2018 at 5:13 pmHi Deb! You’ll love the area. Honestly, it will be difficult to explore without a car. Driving in this area isn’t as stressful as driving in the larger cities…
Deb says
April 30, 2018 at 5:17 pmThank you for letting me know. Now to convince my husband. 👍
Cindy Frasher says
November 19, 2014 at 2:43 amCan anyone advise me on the comfort of the beds? (From an older person with ocassional arthritic issues)…
Marissa says
November 19, 2014 at 9:45 amCindy, the bed was fairly firm which we found comfortable.
donna says
June 15, 2013 at 6:20 amgoing and staying at Casina Di Rosa in October. I cannot wait!
marissa says
June 15, 2013 at 9:49 amJealous!! 🙂
Alexandra says
October 12, 2011 at 8:43 pmYou picked the best area in Tuscany…. And the greatest hosts! I do love maremma. Enjoy your stay and thanks for promoting this area.
marissa says
October 14, 2011 at 11:04 pmYes, wonderful. We’ll surely be back…
Gloria and Marcel says
October 12, 2011 at 6:21 pmPS: I need to cut those children’s hands! They keep deleting our little blackboard signs with the name of the house! LOL
Gloria and Marcel says
October 12, 2011 at 6:11 pmWhat beautiful pictures!!! Thank you so much! We are very happy that you like our village!
Denise says
October 12, 2011 at 2:51 amYour photo of the sunset over the valley is beautiful! It makes the valley look like it’s on fire, gorgeous!
TONI L GODMAN says
October 12, 2011 at 2:37 amWhat HISTORY in this city!