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La Rocca, Porto Ercole

#3 among attractions in Porto Ercole

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Facts and practical information

The Rocca aldobrandesca, also known as Rocca Spagnola, is a coastal fortification located near Porto Ercole, a locality on Monte Argentario; it constituted in past centuries one of the bulwarks of the promontory's defense system.

Coordinates: 42°23'23"N, 11°12'42"E
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Porto Ercole Italy

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La Rocca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Viste, Forte Filippo, Faro di Porto Ercole, Marina Cala Galera.

  • le viste porto ercole~1370 ftSW
    42°23'12"N • 11°12'31"E

    Le Viste, Porto Ercole

    7 min walk • Beach, Beach and pool clubs, Park

  • forte filippo porto ercole0.7 miNW
    View point, Forts and castles

    Forte Filippo, Porto Ercole

    17 min walk • Fort Filippo is a coastal fortification located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, on the summit of a promontory overlooking from the northeast the hamlet of Porto Ercole and the entire bay of the old port.

  • faro di porto ercole~280 ftNE
    Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

    Faro di Porto Ercole, Porto Ercole

    2 min walk • Forte La Rocca Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located next to the tip of the promontory of the Argentario on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

  • marina cala galera porto ercole0.9 miN
    Sailing, Marina

    Marina Cala Galera, Porto Ercole

    23 min walk • The port of Cala Galera was one of the first private ports built in Italy. It is located in the eponymous eastern inlet of Monte Argentario, about 3 km northeast of Porto Ercole.

  • forte stella porto ercole0.7 miSW
    Specialty museum, Museum, View point

    Forte Stella, Porto Ercole

    19 min walk • Fort Stella is a characteristic coastal fortification located in the municipality of Monte Argentario. Its location is near Porto Ercole, on a promontory rising to the west of the town, not far from the Sbarcatello Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Rocca?

Nearby attractions include Faro di Porto Ercole, Porto Ercole (2 min walk), Le Viste, Porto Ercole (7 min walk), Forte Filippo, Porto Ercole (17 min walk), Forte Stella, Porto Ercole (19 min walk).

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