Villas in Prata
Prata suits walkers and families who want a hill village in the Colline Metallifere, with private pools at most homes. It sits inland at about 620 metres, so the sea, shops and restaurants all mean a drive.
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About Prata
Prata is a village of a few hundred people belonging to Massa Marittima, about 12 km from that town, in the Colline Metallifere of Grosseto province. It sits on a hill at around 620 metres at the foot of two summits, Poggio della Croce and the higher Poggione. The old centre shows its castle past: a Sienese cassero built into houses, the remains of a wall tower and the Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta with a bell tower from the 14th or 15th century. The homes are grouped just outside the village. Most have a garden and a private pool, though check each listing, and they mostly sleep four, with the odd one taking a larger group.
Is Prata right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers, pool days and quiet village evenings
- Not for you if
- You want beaches, nightlife or restaurants within walking distance.
Near Prata
Massa Marittima
The seat of the comune that Prata belongs to, lying about 12 km to the south-west of the village.
Madonna alla Fonte Vecchia
A small oratory in the woods about 1 km from Prata, the focus of the village festival held every Whit Monday.
Getting to Prata
Fly to Pisa. The drive from Pisa airport to Massa Marittima takes around one and a half hours, and Prata is a further 12 km into the hills. Public transport via Follonica takes over three hours to Massa Marittima, so hire a car.
When to go to Prata
Summer is the season for the pools and for the Corsa della Ruzzola, held every August. Whit Monday brings the festival at the Fonte Vecchia oratory, and spring and autumn are the gentler months for walking the hills around the village.
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Prata villa holidays: questions answered
What is the Corsa della Ruzzola in Prata?
It is a cheese race held every August. The village districts of Pianello, Terrarossa and Palazzo compete by rolling wheels of well-aged cheese, and the prize banner is painted each year by a local artist.
Is Prata a good base for Massa Marittima?
Yes. Prata is part of the Massa Marittima municipality and lies about 12 km from the town, so it is an easy drive for shopping, eating out and sightseeing.
Do holiday homes in Prata have pools?
Most do, along with a garden, though air conditioning is rare, so check each listing if you are coming in high summer.
Is there anything old to see in Prata itself?
Plenty for a village. Look for the Sienese cassero built into houses in the old centre, the remains of a castle wall tower and the Pieve di Santa Maria Assunta, recorded since the 11th century.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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