Villas in Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima is a medieval hill town in southern Tuscany, known for its cathedral square and mining past. It is inland at about 380 metres, so the beaches at Follonica are a drive away and you need a car.
- Villas
- 34
- From, per week
- £553
About Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima sits at about 380 metres, 49 km north-north-west of Grosseto. Piazza Garibaldi is ringed by the Palazzo del Podestà, the Palazzo del Comune and the Loggia del Mercato, with the Cathedral of San Cerbone looking onto it diagonally. The town grew on silver, copper and pyrite from the Metalliferous Hills, and the last mine closed in 1994; the Mining Museum now runs for about 700 metres through three tunnels. From the Torre del Candeliere you can see the sea as far as Elba. Our homes are spread across the countryside around and below the town, over a good stretch of ground, and most have a private pool.
Is Massa Marittima right for you?
- Best for
- Hill-town stays with a pool, plus day trips to the coast
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to the sea, since the town is inland and the coast at Follonica is a drive away.
Near Massa Marittima
Lake Accesa
About 10 km away, for swimming, walking and cycling, with a free archaeological park of Etruscan villages.
Follonica
The coastal town, described as one of Maremma's best-known summer destinations, with a cast-iron museum, MAGMA.
Mondo Marino Aquarium
In Valpiana, with more than 150 species and a shark study centre.
Grosseto
The provincial capital, 49 km to the south-south-east.
Getting to Massa Marittima
Pisa airport is one route in, about 1 hour 30 minutes by road. By public transport you take a train from Pisa Centrale to Follonica and then a bus up to Massa Marittima, about three hours in all. A car is needed for the countryside homes and for reaching the coast.
When to go to Massa Marittima
The Balestro del Girifalco crossbow competition is held in front of the cathedral, usually on the fourth Sunday in May and on 14 August, and each summer operas are staged against the backdrop of the cathedral. Follonica is a summer destination, so the beach side of a stay suits warm months. Check dates locally before planning around an event.
Villas in Massa Marittima
4-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima, Maremma Coast, Italy
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2-Bedroom Home, Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima, Maremma Coast, Italy
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BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
3-star property
Trilocale dell´Arco
Massa Marittima, Maremma Coast, Italy
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DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+4 more
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima, Maremma Coast, Italy
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Air ConBBQParking+7 more
1-Bedroom Home, Massa Marittima
Massa Marittima, Maremma Coast, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
Massa Marittima villa holidays: questions answered
Is Massa Marittima near the sea?
No. It is a hill town at about 380 metres. The coast at Follonica is a drive away, and from the Torre del Candeliere you can see the sea as far as Elba.
What is the Balestro del Girifalco in Massa Marittima?
A crossbow competition held in front of the cathedral, usually on the fourth Sunday in May and on 14 August. Teams come from the three districts of Cittanuova, Cittavecchia and Borgo.
Can you swim near Massa Marittima?
Yes. Lake Accesa, about 10 km away, is suited to swimming, walking and cycling, and the sea beaches are on the coast at Follonica. Many homes here also have their own private pool.
What is there to see in Massa Marittima itself?
Piazza Garibaldi and the Cathedral of San Cerbone, the Torre del Candeliere with views to Elba, and the Mining Museum, which runs through about 700 metres of tunnels. The museum was founded by retired miners in 1980.
Do homes near Massa Marittima have private pools?
Most do, and a few sleep large groups. They are spread across the countryside around the town, so check each map pin for the distance to the town and the coast.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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