Evening on Baratti gulf
"An hellenic arena sorrounds you.
A lyric sunset elate you.
The sky is clear, the colors are blurred.
You can feel the salt and a kind music.
The shine of vermillon lights
for lasts sunbeams disappearing.
The etruscan steep hill steal your sight
with the hosting gulf and the green pines.
The freshness of the water takes me
and the breeze too.
I dream memories of peaceful times.
My soul melts into lost loves.
I feel a breath of eternity.
Harmony is everywhere.
I swim trough the last daylight… then Venus appears in the sky
"
Baratti Gulf
The Baratti gulf is a small slice of unspoiled nature and it is located in the tuscany coast between Livorno and Grosseto . It's a corner of paradise where nature and history blend together .The amazing beach falls gently into the water of the gulf dominated by a thick pine forest, it once was an important etruscan port , it was populated and full of activities.The iron working was very important in this area actually the bright colors of the sand depends on that and the residues from the iron processing are scattered all over the beach.
Marina Porto
Now in Baratti there is a small marina who helps to increase a timeless environment.
Ancient Civilization
Crossing the narrow street of the gulf you will find a real opensky museum where history and present blend together, on the hill overlooking the gulf it s located POPULONIA an ancient etruscan city. POPULONIA was one of the twelves etruscan city (DODECAPOLI) that were part of ETRURIA. POPULONIA contains many treasures , for example "LA ROCCA" built over the ancient Acropolis . Here time has stopped and the remains of the ancient city can be admired crossing small streets full of art shops and typical restaurants and once you reach the medieval tower , a spectacular view will await you.