ACDL is an intensive residential scientific course. The surrounding Maremma region offers participants a wide range of opportunities for cultural, outdoor and gastronomic activities before and after the academic programme.


The 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tuscany
- Florence,the Cradle of Renaissance: the Core of Tuscany’s Cultural Identity
- The White Splendor Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli
- San Gimignano and its Medieval Towers
- Siena, the Beauty
- Pienza, the Ideal City for Man
- Val d’Orcia: greetings from Tuscany
- The Medici Villas and Gardens

The Wine
Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany by Wine Spectator
The Power of Tuscany by Wine Spectator

Activities around Riva del Sole Hotel & SPA – Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto)
ACDL is a scientific course — the residential setting also offers participants an opportunity to experience Tuscany between lectures and scientific sessions.
Three of the most beautiful free beaches in Tuscany are in Grosseto.
1. 𝐋𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 (Le Rocchette, Castiglione della Pescaia – Grosseto). Tuscan charm.
The beach runs for kilometres with crystal-clear water, a fine white beach with a pine forest behind it, a marvel! Scenic beach with the rocky promontory at the back and the castle overlooking the sea.
2. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 (Cala Violina, Località Puntone di Scarlino – Grosseto) Enchanted sand.
3. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞 (Marina di Alberese, Maremma Park, Grosseto). You get there by walking through the Maremma Park, foxes and wild boars watch you, and then you find yourself alone on a long, wild beach.
- Trekking and Outdoor,
- Cycling,
- Sport and Adventure,
- Local natural thermal Spas,
- Guided archaeological tours. Etruscans,
- Wine tours,
- Food & Cooking classes,
- Drive around the Tuscan hills, by Motorbike,
- Casa Rossa Ximenes, località Casa Rossa Ximenes – Casa Rossa, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto),
- The Abbey of San Rabano,
- Convento della Presentazione al Tempio (and this link) Località Monte Telegrafo, Monte Argentario (Grosseto),
- Argentario (Grosseto).
- Pitigliano.
- Follonica.
Restaurants
- Restaurants in Castiglione della Pescaia by Tripadvisor.
- La Terra di Nello – Osteria Rurale, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) – Località Poggetto. GPS: 42 gradi 46′ 41″ N / 10 gradi 53′ 21″ E Tel. +39 347.9546258 Gianni Massai – info@laterradinello.it
- Osteria del Mare, formerly the “Votapentole”, Via IV Novembre 15, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto), T. +39 0564 934763
- Ristorante Miramare, Via V. Veneto, 35, 58043 Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto) T. +39 0564 933524 or +39 335/8129107
- Il Bivio – Trattoria da Fedio, Località Ampio, Castiglione della Pescaia, T. +39 0564 944135
- La Trattoria Enrico Bartolini, Località La Badiola, T. +39 0564 944322
Wine Tasting
Tuscany, if the vineyards draw the landscape… The dream of so many travelers especially those on the food and wines trail.
- Enoteca Castiglione, Piazza Orsini, 18, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto)
T. +39 0564 933572 - Enoteca Salebrum, Via della Libertà, 25, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto)
T. + 39 0564 071299 - Rocca di Frassinello – A winery in Maremma by Renzo Piano, Località Poggio alla Guardia – Giuncarico Scalo, Gavorrano (Grosseto)
T. +39 0566 88400






