Baratti and Populonia
Piombino, Italy
Etruscan tombs beside a curving bay of pine woods, below the hilltop village of Populonia. The archaeological park has short walking trails.
The Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park lies between the slopes of the Piombino peninsula and the Gulf of Baratti. This was the site of the Etruscan and Roman city of Populonia, known for its ironworking and the only Etruscan city built directly on the sea. The park has two entrances. At Baratti are the San Cerbone necropolis by the gulf and the underground necropolis “Le Grotte”, cut into an old quarry.
On the acropolis (Populonia Alta) you can see the Sacred Road, a house with mosaics and the “Logge” baths with the Mosaico dei Neri; the “Casa del Re” is a full-scale reconstruction. Allow half a day to a full day. Opening times vary with the season according to the Ministry of Culture, so check them in advance on the park’s website.
- Nearest town
- Piombino, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.9920, 10.5100
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Vento Etrusco AgricampeggioCampsite10 km from Baratti and Populonia · 8 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Calips agricampeggioCampsite11 km from Baratti and PopuloniaCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Agrisosta Camper Santissima AnnunziataMotorhome stopover13 km from Baratti and Populonia · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowed
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FAQs
Where is Baratti and Populonia?
Baratti and Populonia is in Piombino, Italy, at GPS 42.9920, 10.5100. It is about 11 km from Campiglia Marittima.
Can you camp near Baratti and Populonia?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Agricampeggio Podere Etrusco, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 45 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Baratti and Populonia?
Baratti and Populonia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maremma: cypresses, hot springs and tuff towns.
What is there to see near Baratti and Populonia?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bolgheri cypress avenue (28 km), Roman Theatre of Volterra (54 km), Maremma Regional Park (60 km) and San Gimignano (68 km).
When is the best time to visit Baratti and Populonia?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)