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Talamone
Half a day is enough for Talamone: walk the fortress, swim at the beach and eat fish. Skip it if you have less than 3 hours — the village is small and the main draw is the view.
Talamone is a compact fishing village on a rocky promontory at the southern edge of the Maremma nature reserve. Its main sights — the Aldobrandesca Fortress, the coastal towers and a small aquarium — can be seen in a morning or afternoon. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a quick detour between Grosseto and the Argentario peninsula.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Nov–Feb (many places closed)
- Airports
- FCO · PSA
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Talamone113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Talamone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyTalamone is a safe village.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFCO Rome–Fiumicino (About 1 h 45 min by car; no direct train — change at Orbetello-Monte Argentario station.).
- Getting aroundTalamone is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (bottled, 33 cl)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Orbetello–Talamone€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Metro or bus rideBus Orbetello–Talamone, one way€2 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Orbetello, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room in Talamone, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedB&B double room in Talamone, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FCO Rome–Fiumicino (About 1 h 45 min by car; no direct train — change at Orbetello-Monte Argentario station.) · PSA Pisa International (About 2 h by car; train via Pisa Centrale to Orbetello.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Talamone: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Talamone is walkable. The fortress and the beach are a 10–15 min walk from the main square. For the aquarium and the lagoon, you need a car or a taxi (about €10–15 from Orbetello).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Orbetello
goDoor to door: 20 min
Bus or taxi, about 15 min
Lagoon views, the aquarium and a historic centre.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via SS74, about 1 h
Tufa cliff town with an old Jewish quarter.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via SS74 and SP22, about 1 h
Free thermal waterfalls; bring a towel and water shoes.
Porto Santo Stefano
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car via SS1 and SP161, about 30 min
Ferries to the Giglio Island and a lively port.
Montorgiali
goDoor to door: 35 min
Car via SP158, about 25 min
Tiny medieval hamlet with a castle and a restaurant.
Arcidosso
goDoor to door: 1 h 20 min
Car via SS74 and SP64, about 1 h 10 min
Hill town with the Aldobrandesca fortress and Monte Amiata.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Talamone village centre
A handful of B&Bs and a hotel; everything is walkable.
Orbetello
10 km (6.2 mi) north; more accommodation options and restaurants, with bus or taxi to Talamone.6.2 mi (10 km) north; more accommodation options and restaurants, with bus or taxi to Talamone.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room in Talamone1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Parking in Talamone, per hour1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| Bus Orbetello–Talamone, one way2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €197 per person per day, bed included | €393≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Gelato | €2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pasta dish at a trattoria | €10–16 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Grilled fish (secondo) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Glass of house wine | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (bottled, 33 cl) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus Orbetello–Talamone, one way | €2 (≈ US$3) (check) |
| Taxi Orbetello–Talamone | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fortress opening hours vary by season: check the local tourist office or the comune website.
- Parking in the village is limited; park at the paid lot at the entrance (about €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) per hour).
- Many restaurants close for lunch between 14:30 and 19:00, and for the entire month of November.Many restaurants close for lunch between 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM, and for the entire month of November.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- European emergency number
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- European emergency number112
Embassy
The US consulate is in Florence (about 2.5 h away); most other countries have consulates in Rome or Florence.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Orbetello–Talamone: about €2 (≈ US$3), about 15 min (check)
- Taxi Orbetello–Talamone: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Parking in Talamone, per hour: about €3 (≈ US$4) (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KOH-stah)
- Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-VEH lah spee-AH-jah)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh pehr fah-VOH-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Talamone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded and hot), Nov–Feb (many places closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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