Porto Ercole
Port Ercole is a small city is anchored in the peninsula of Monte Argentario and surrounded by a blanket of beautiful sand and rocky beaches. The city is a splendid seaside destination, which warmly welcomes tourists. It is a place of astounding natural beauty, the perfect getaway for those interested in comfort and tranqulity and close to many extraordinary towns and historic sites.
With roots as a fishing village, Porto Ercole continues to be known for its marinas and is still a popular and excellent retreat for sailing and water sports.
The spirit and magnificence of Italy’s Etruscan, Roman and Renaissance history can be felt either by visiting the city itself or the promontory of Argentario, who takes its name from the majestic promontory Argentaria. Port Ercole has an astounding past demonstrated by the abundance of forts within the port. La Rocca, the biggest fortress looms over the port and the bay and is a must-see. The two other forts erected in the area are Forte Stella and Forte Filippo. Forte Stella, is named after its geometrical form, star, and is a place of great magnificence. Forte Filippo, on the other hand, is a formidable structure originally built with the best military architecture of its time and is amazing to see.
