Luxury holidays in Porto Ercole
Sleepy and secluded, Porto Ercole sits on the peninsula of Monte Argentario, surrounded by crystal-clear coastlines. It’s full of fortress-framed vignettes, picturesque ports and hillsides peppered with citrus trees and wild juniper. The views are best admired from the strada panoramica, a dramatic drive connecting Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano. Just-caught seafood is plentiful here and not to be missed; buy it like a local (fresh off the fishing boats) or let someone else do the hard work for you and head to a harbour-side restaurant. On a day trip to nearby Giglio Island, action aficionados can hike pine-covered trails and sun-seekers can sizzle on the beaches below.
When to go
The summer months are often the busiest and hottest; spring and September have fewer crowds and just as much sunshine.