Porto Santo Stefano

Porto Santo Stefano is a city in Tuscany.

History

Porto Santo Stefano is the capital of the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the province of Grosseto. It is one of the 2 major towns that form the townships along with Porto Ercole. The town is divided into 4 historical districts, all with their own banner. The Cross, whose nobles are called crociaioli, coat of arms depicts a gray seagull on a red background and at the bottom the red cross of St. Andrew on a white background The Fortress, whose nobles are called fortezzaioli; coat of arms depicts a Spanish fortress in gold on a red background on the left, and a golden horse to the right on an amaranth background. The Pilarella, whose nobles are called pilarellai; coat of arms depicts a golden vase in a red background on the left, and a light gray dolphin on the right on a blue background. The Valley, whose nobles are called vallaioli; coat of arms depict an axe and the lighthouse.

See

Among the most important events taking place in Porto Santo Stefano, the most important is the "Palio marinaro" an annual 4000 m rowing regatta (with boats known as "Guzzi") which is held every August between the 4 districts.

Eat

• Torre d'Argento, Via della Cala, 58019 Cala Piccola (inside the 4-star Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola), ☏ +39 0564 825111, info@torredicalapiccola.com. 12:30-14:30 and 19:30-23:30. Tuscan cuisine and gourmet specialties from the Monte Argentario. Reservation is required. (updated Jan 2019)

Sleep

• Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola, Via della Cala, 58019 Cala Piccola (on the extreme edge of Mount Argentario), ☏ +39 0564 825111, info@torredicalapiccola.com. 360 degrees view on the Mediterranean sea. It features an infinity panoramic pool, a private beach access and rooms and suites with a view. The panoramic restaurant on the terrace offers gourmet fish and meat dishes. (updated Dec 2018)