Gulf of Follonica

The northwestern sector, within the territory of Piombino, is characterized by port facilities and sandy shores, historically associated with the mouth of the Cornia River. Moving eastward, the coastline forms a wide arc of light-colored sandy beaches, interrupted by the river's estuarine outlet and coastal structures such as Torre Mozza and the small harbour of Carbonifera.^[1][3]

In the province of Grosseto, the coastline becomes more varied. Around Follonica, beaches are narrower and affected by coastal erosion. East of the town, the coast is bordered by the Scarlino pine forest, extending toward Puntone di Scarlino, where a marina is located.^[3]

Further south, the coastline rises into the rocky headlands of the Bandite di Scarlino, featuring small coves such as Cala Martina and Cala Violina. Beyond the mouth of the Alma River, the coast returns to low, sandy formations along the northern part of Castiglione della Pescaia, continuing toward Punta Ala, where rocky promontories and offshore formations mark the southeastern boundary of the gulf.^[3]

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