Argentario 58019 58019 Porto Santo Stefano − Italy
At the farthest spot on the Argentario, high above the sea and in front of the Isola del Giglio and the Isola di Giannutri, one comes upon the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola—a hotel with a fascinating story and its own unique personality.
Whoever sojourns here does it with this in mind: to seek peace and quiet and to rediscover a discreet privacy and total tranquility that today seems to belong to another age. Yet above all, when one chooses the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola that choice is made especially with the scenery, which surrounds the hotel, in mind.
An extraordinary landscape. A 360° view that takes in the whole of the Argentario. A sight that captivates the senses and hypnotizes the mind. That same set, that conquered the hearts and minds of Liz Taylor and Richard Burton in the 1960s, will also capture you.
The Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola is settled upon a high point overlooking the Argentario Sea. It is 15 minutes by car from Porto Santo Stefano and 30 minutes from Porto Ercole.
The hotel's panoramic positioning offers a 360° wondrous view of the cliffs of the Cala, the sea, and the islands of Il Giglio and Giannutri.
Here you will imbibe on a veritable paradise that will be pleasing to your eyes and will assuage your mind. The only dissonance you will be able to perceive during your stay will be the outcries of the seagulls and the marine winds gently blowing upon the coast.
The Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola rises along one of the most riveting coastal tracts of the Argentario. It is set 100 metres above sea level. In its centre, the aged Torre Saracena from that which it has taken its name, was one time the haunts of pirates who overran the Mediterranean in search of prey.
Carlo Bertuzzi and Nina Benini purchased Cala Piccola in 1957, and then set about transforming it into one of Europe's most chic club hotels.
For years, the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola has hosted Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and many other famed characters belonging to the political and entertainment fields. Cala Piccola has become the “must visit” destination for travelers coming from all over the world in search of an extraordinary experience rather than just a simple vacation.
The Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola takes pleasure in welcoming each and every guest as if he or she was the only ones in the world.
We know how to personalize each moment of your stay and the experience that our staff possesses will render your vacation one to be remembered for a lifetime.
Our staff is at your beck and call for whatever need you require—during the day, during the night.
Homemade cakes, fresh pasta, fruits and fruit cocktails, yoghurts, breads, jams and other sweet and savory specialties are served daily in buffet style surrounded by the visual marvel that one may enjoy from our panoramic restaurant that looks upon the Argentario Sea. Gluten-free foodstuffs are also available upon request.
The internet connection Wi - Fi is available for free in the hall and in the panoramic garden of the hotel.
You can sojourn with us with animals of small sizes. The cost is €10.00 per day. When you arrive at the hotel, you will find in your room a pleasant gift for your puppy: an exclusive puppy kit which includes a food bowl, absorbent mats, and spare plastic bags. Let us know in advance if you are travelling with your pet, so that our team can organize the best welcome for you both.
You can reserve a parking space for your car in our covered and guarded parking service, that costs €10.00 per day. If you prefer, you can take advantage of our private, not guarded and open-air parking facilities.
Upon request we organize a shuttle service from and to the airport, the train station and whatever destination of your choosing.
We have at our disposal three rooms for our guests who might need direct access by elevator to our restaurant and panoramic garden area.
The tranquility of our hotel is guaranteed by a professional security system. Guests are certain to enjoy a safe, reposeful stay without ever being disturbed. All open spaces are controlled regularly by electronic surveillance systems.
"A ship in a harbor is safe but the ships are not made for this"
Book with us a boat trip with an exclusive rate, and discover the most beautiful see in the Archipelago of Tuscany. Individual or group trips with possibility of pocket lunch on board or enjoy un unforgettable aperitif at sunset.
Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola is one of the very few hotels in Italy that offers a charging point for electric cars.
A room for each guest: this is the philosophy of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola.
Once you have reserved your room, our staff will diligently allocate the one—for location and distinguishing features—that best suits your personal needs and preferences. Whatever you need, we will do all that is required to satisfy you.
Being all unique, the one different from the other, the rooms and suites of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola are distinct and attractive for their elegant interiors, reserved atmosphere, and for a perfectionists's attention to detail. But above all, the view of the Argentario Sea will leave you speechless every time you admire it.
17 m2 | 2 Adults | 1 Child
Relaxation means silence, tranquility and privacy. Exactly what you will find waiting for you in our Standard Rooms. The Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola offers private oases privately located in the internal spaces of the hotel.
18 m2 | 2 Adults | 1 Child
In the Standard Sea Side Rooms of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola, the elegant atmosphere blends with the astonishing panorama that flows from the hills covered with vegetation to the sea that skims along the islands of the Tuscan Arcipelago.
Situated in the central cottages or along the hillside, we guarantee that you will enjoy your stay immersed in total peacefulness.
20 m2 | 3 Adults | 1 Child
The private balcony, with a front view of the sea, is what distinguishes the Deluxe Sea View Rooms which are positioned in petite villas that enjoy a privileged panorama from which one might embrace the Argentario with just one encompassing glance.
25 m2 | 3 Adults | 1 Child
Larger than the De Lux Sea View Rooms, the Junior Suites of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola distinguish themselves with a broad view of the Argentario.
Here one may gaze upon the islands of the Tuscan Arcipelago and the rocky spurs covered with Mediterranean patches that surround the Cala.
The terrace, equipped with table and chairs, will serve as your private observatory from which you will be able to contemplate—in complete privacy—this display of Naturethat has no comparison.
30 m2 | 2 Adults | 1 Child
Modern furnishings, enameled stoneware flooring, and a soothing, cordial Adults | 1 Child palette of colors that vary from turtle dove grey to cream—these are what define the contemporary style of the Luxury Terrace Suite of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola - dedicated to our most discerning guests.
From the large private terrace with a sea view, with umbrellas and chaise-lounges, the islands of Il Giglio andGiannutri will appear to be so near you will want to reach out and touch them!
Skirted by a garden dotted with Mediterranean plants and maritime pine trees, you can find our Infinity Pool. It overhangs the sea with a panoramic view at 360°. This view will placate your senses and offers an unforgettable memory to your collection of sights you have taken in at the Argentario.
Eight-hundred metres from the hotel, on the rocky littoral, one comes upon the Caletta, with its seaside resort, of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola. Here, each of our guests always has a place reserved for them. This is a rare privilege earmarked in an area that possesses only a few accesses to the sea.
The beautiful location is perfectly fitted out to please those who visit it. It is found inside the Cala Piatti—one of the most exquisite coves of the Argentario.
You will also find here, at 30 metres deep, the Scoglio Corallo (Coral Cliff), with its tunnel of red coral that crosses the whole shoal, and renders this area one of the preferred sites in the entire Mediterranean for scuba divers.
Reserve a relaxing massage, facial and body beauty treatments, wax hair removing, make-up, hairdressing, and many other beauty cares in our exclusive relax area. This is an ideal way to bring to a pleasant conclusion your relaxing stay at Cala Piccola.
Private parties, wedding receptions, incentives and meetings: each event that is organized at the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola can be described as being both in good taste and of an excellent quality.
Try to imagine our guests smiling and sipping a cup of champagne alongside the swimming pool. Or think of them stunned looking at the dishes our chef has prepared for them. Watch them steal glimpses at the colors of the sea that dissolve themselves in the distance all the way to the islands of Il Giglio and Giannutri.
This is what we have on offer: a magnificent atmospheretogether with a professionalism that is just about perfect.
Organizing events that will leave their mark is our strong point. At the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola, you will encounter a truly proficient staff and a unique natural setting in the heart of Tuscany—only ninety minutes from Rome's Aeroporto di Roma Fiumicino.
Our new conference hall, Sala Meeting Giannutri, is 83 square metres set in natural light. It can accommodate an audience of up to 100 persons. The Fiat motor corporation and Nato (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) are only two of the many organizations that have chosen our hotel for their high-quality meetings and incentives.
Marriage is a very special occasion in one's life and it deserves a setting just as extraordinary. The Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola in Argentario is perfect for such a happening.
The white wedding dress that stands out upon the sea all the way to the horizon. The fragrances of rosemary and the maritime pine trees blown about by the wind. The lighting on our exclusive roof-terrace that kindle the last glints of the sunset while our guests chat and gaze upon the culinary delights our chef has prepared for the evening's festivities.
That day will be the most cherished one that you have ever known...
Upon request we will plan trips and excursions to the Argentario and Maremma, put together wine and food tastings, schedule visits to some of the most prestigious wine cellars in the area, and set up visits to the archeological sites of the Etruscans.
This medieval borgo (small village) of fishermen—notwithstanding that it is also one of the destinations selected by VIPs seeking a wonderful vacation—has managed to maintain intact its characteristic atmosphere and picturesque style that has differentiated it for centuries.
A preferred vacation post since Roman times, this genuine maritime borgo possesses two ports. You must take an evening stroll around the small Pilarella harbour and then along the promenade of the Navigatori elaborated by Giugiaro.
Here, you might relax sipping a coffee or imbibing on a candlelight dinner in one of the many restaurants that face the sea.
Situated in the center of the Orbetello lagoon, Orbetello's geographic conformation has its own fascinating personality.
It reminds one of a little island immersed in uncontaminated nature and linked to the Argentario by only an arm's length tract of land that subdivides the lagoon into the Levante and Ponente.
This oasis is protected by the World Wildlife Fund. It offers visitors a vast gamma of natural spectaculars.
In winter—probably the best time to visit it—thousands upon thousands of birds stop over on their journeys along their migratory routes.
The same birds, including the very rare Cavaliere d’Italiathat inspired the artist Fulco Pratesi, fight to stay alive in this area that has become a protected reserve especially for them.
Beyond the splendid dovetailing with the swimming establishment of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola, the Argentario boasts of beaches among the most beautiful in all of Italy.
The Tomboli of Feniglia and Giannella at Orbetello are perfect for family outings because the crystal-clear, shallow waters are particularly safe for children.
The Cala Grande, the spotless Cala del Gesso, with its cobalt and pebble bottom, and the Cannelle, favored by scuba divers and snorkelers, are truly striking beaches where you can enjoy hours of relaxation basking in the Tuscan sun.
If you are a lover of contemporary art, there are the Garden of Tarocchi and the garden of Daniel Spoerri.
The Giardino of Tarocchi at Capalbio was realized in 1979 by the French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle and inspired by the Parco Guell in Barcellona. Inside this marvel of art, there are 22 majestic statues representing 22 Tarocchi cards set in a succession of art and nature that completes the presentation.
In the 1990s the Swiss artist, Daniel Spoerri, brought to fruition a garden of environmental art.
This garden is located 80 kilomretes from Siena where today it boasts 103 works by 50 different artists.
A few minutes by boat from the Argentario seven islands of the Tuscan Arcipelago can be found: Elba, Giannutri, Giglio, Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa and Montecristo.
Every week from Porto Santo Stefano mini-cruises leave for these islands. All of them are characterized by possessing an intact nature and waters which are the most limpid in Tuscany.
Sojourning at the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola will provide you with an exclusive access to some of the best on the promontory.
These include the Golf & Polo Club of Maremma and the CM Equitation Centre. There are also numerous opportunities for snorkeling and diving devotees. And for wine lovers, we offer wine tastings and guided tours to some of the most beautiful wine cellars in the Argentario and Maremma.
Torre d’Argento restaurant of the Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola is open to all, hotel guests or not.
Our Chef when he puts his culinary skills to the test,he selects the foodstuffs of only the highest quality and freshness. He realizes that the best ingredients render the best results and he highlights those eating delights coming from the Tuscan territory: the freshest local fish and fruits and vegetables in season.
Whatever food product he chooses—from fresh pasta to ice cream—they will be handmade by experienced kitchen personnel. With this cooking philosophy, our guests are bound to enjoy innovative recipes spiced with the artisan's touch.
Each day offers a special selection from our menu à la carte including Tuscan dishes, vegetarian foods, gluten-free foods, and dietary delights fit to satisfy the requirements of our most demanding guests.
Our menus are constantly being renewed to offer a variety that will tease your taste buds and captivate your sense of smell.
An unforgettable sunset. The Mediterranean fragrances floating in the air. A delicious cocktail prepared to make you feel at home.
This is the “recipe” prescribed for you to decompress at our Caffè La Torre - constructed inside Cala Piccola's sixteenth-century tower. Coffee, drinks, snacks, spirits, a superb selection of chocolates, teas and infusions are what will join you in your most relaxing moments.
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Hotel: Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola
Address: Argentario 58019 58019 Porto Santo Stefano
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Official website: http://www.torredicalapiccola.com/en/
Telephone: 39 0564 825111
Fax: 39 0564 825235
Hotel email: info@torredicalapiccola.com
The Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola is located in an exclusive position very difficult to find if not done so by car.
Our staff is always at your disposition eager to help you rent a car wherever you might prefer.
The hotel also offers a personalized transport service, upon request, for whatever destination.
Take the A12 Roma-Civitavecchia Expressway to its last exit.
Then turn into the S.S.1 Aurelia and follow it to the Orbetello-Monte Argentario exit. Continue towards Orbetello, and after proceed to Porto Santo Stefano.
At this point, take the Strada panoramica.
After about 8 kilometres, turn into the intersection on its right side of the street following the signs indicating Consorzio e Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola.
The hotel recommends that, once you have reached Porto Santo Stefano, you follow Via del Campone, and, after 4 kms, turn into the intersection on its left side of the street following the signs indicating Consorzio e Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola.
Take the Superstrada to Siena and go in the direction of Grosseto on the S.S.1 Aurelia until you come to the Albinia exit.
Proceed in the direction of Porto Santo Stefano and take the Strada panoramica.
After about 8 kilometres, turn into the intersection on its right side of the street following the signs indicating Consorzio e Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola.
The hotel recommends that, once you have reached Porto Santo Stefano, you follow Via del Campone, and, after 4 kms, turn into the intersection on its left side of the street following the signs indicating Consorzio e Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola.