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Cala - The Sisters, The Pilette & The Views

Sand or Rocks?

From wide, golden-sand beaches to secluded, hidden coves,Argentario beaches for every taste: whether easily accessible or wild anduntouched, they are all surrounded bypristine natureand overlookcrystal-clear waters.

A trio of beaches stretches between the famous Isolotto and the stretch of coastline between Forte Stella and La Rocca. Le Viste, formerly known as“La Croce”due to the presence of an actual cross, offers a mix of sand, pebbles, and grass, giving visitorsplenty of options to choose from.

Not far away, and within walking distance of the scenic road, are Pilette Beach and Suore Beach. The former takes its name from a small natural pool that resembles the“pile”where women used to wash clothes.

The second beach, also known as the “Nuns’ Beach” (the name doesn’t change much), is so called because the sisters from the Ricasoli Nursery used to go to this little beach to cool off from the summer heat.

Features: a mix of pebbles and rocks
Type: public beach with optional equipment rental 
Accessibility: approximately 15 minutes via a trail of medium to high difficulty (60 minutes)
From Porto Santo Stefano: 60 minutes by boat
From Porto Ercole/Cala Galera: 10 minutes by boat