The Macchia della Magona is a natural reserve that spans over 1600 hectares. Perfect year-round, it’s a top destination for a nature and sport-loving tourists. The Macchia is home to a variety of Mediterranean plants, including a biogenetic oasis. Choose between sixteen itineraries that unfold along 50 km of the area, perfect for exploring an environment teeming with wildlife. Among these itineraries, check out the itinerary in the heart of Magona, a route accessible via foot, bike or horseback. Crossing valleys and trekking up hills, you’ll observe a large variety of tree species: deciduous, pine, broom, holm oak, evergreen shrub, maple, elm and other shrub species typical of the Mediterranean scrub. The Macchia della Magona is also home to many animal species: wild boars, roes, fallow deer, wild sheep, hares, foxes, porcupines, badgers, squirrels and martens roam the area, not to mention the many birds that stop here during migration, including woodcocks, wood pigeons and buzzards.
Bibboni is also ideal for cycle-tourism, accessible to both race-bicycles and mountain-bikes. Birthplace (and current home) of Paolo Bettini, you won’t want to miss routes like the Gran Fondo Costa degli Etruschi. On bike, you can follow the coastline through the enchanting pine forest, explore the evocative Strada del vino, climb lush rolling hills and in the heart of the Macchia della Magona, follow spectacular woodland paths. You’ll find hotels catered specifically to cyclists, offering a large range of customer services.