Cala Martina – Cala Violina loop from Puntone di Scarlino

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Cala Martina – Cala Violina loop from Puntone di Scarlino

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Cala Martina – Cala Violina loop from Puntone di Scarlino

03:15

11.4km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Area naturale protetta di interesse locale Costiere di Scarlino

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.95 km

Cala Martina and Cala delle Civette

Highlight • Beach

Accessible from the path easily and with a short descent. Stunning sea, pebbles, rock shoes necessary.

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2.19 km

Garibaldi Monument at Cala Martina

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Monument to the Italian folk hero Garibaldi

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2.35 km

Cala Martina

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A whole hour along the beautiful bays of the Thyrenian Mediterranean. It is mostly on shady paths with picturesque views over the Gulf of Follonica to Elba.

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3.36 km

Viewpoint

4.66 km

Within the coastal area of Scarlino between Puntone and Cala Violina, one of the most famous Tuscan beaches, the path along the coast overlooks Cala d'Amico. In this splendid panoramic point the route is not to be underestimated.

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5.61 km

View of the Coast from Poggio Carpineta

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Fantastic view from Poggio di Carpineta. But very tedious ascent because it is very steep and extremely hot. Plenty to take away to drink

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6.08 km

View of Poggio Carpineta and Elba Island

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Very original ascent and extremely exhausting in the heat.... although we hike a lot, it was very exhausting... definitely take a lot to drink with you

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6.63 km

Picnic area in the Costiere di Scarlino Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

After the strenuous ascent and descent, we took a break here in the shade before we started our way back.

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7.59 km

Cala Violina

Highlight • Beach

The Cala Violina is one of the most beautiful bay in Tuscany.
She got her name from the sound - supposedly reminiscent of a violin - that sounds when you …

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

955 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

1.54 km

699 m

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

24°C

13°C

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Comments

July 1, 2022,🇮🇹 37 Cala Violina - Toskana Süd 🌊

Hiking meets bathing in the sea 😃 A beautiful hike along the Mediterranean coast to different beaches. The starting point is the Ristorante II Cantuccio near Portiglione. Several free parking spaces available about 100 meters beforehand. The path stretches up and down far above the sea through beautiful mixed forest. Again and again you have a fantastic view of the …

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October 5, 2024,Cala Martina e Cala Violina RT from Puntone

A very relaxing hike with wonderful views! The beach of Cala Violina is fascinating and has pristine waters! At the starting point you'll find a few parking spots! PS: My altimeter is not working so don't consider the elevation profile!

March 9, 2024,Bandite di Scarlino, Cala Civetta, Cala Violina, Cala Martina

Nice route. Pay close attention to the ups and downs of the first part. Some sections of difficult descents

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November 16, 2024,Trek Maremma-Toscana: Portiglioni-Cala Martina-Violina-Civette e ritorno.

Easy and panoramic route among the most beautiful beaches in Tuscany with breathtaking views of the coast of Bandite di Scarlino, Punta Ala and the surrounding islands, including Elba.
Cala Violina, the most famous and easy to reach, has a limited number of places and a fee in the summer.
Perfectly enjoyable in mid-November with still the possibility, for those …

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June 2, 2024,cala Martina cala violina cala civetta

Seafront walk. Calamartina, landing place for Garibaldi with its monument. Cala violina, access is paid with a limited number of people with web reservation. Cala civetta. Fantastic sea, breathtaking views, bike rental available upon departure

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