Maremma is a maze of beaches, pinewoods, coves, natural paradises, uncontaminated islands, villages and castles. The Metal bearing Hills in the north of the province gradually descend from the mountains to the Gulf of Follonica and the upper Maremma coast. Follonica and Scarlino are important tourist resorts, but the area is famed for its mineral resources. The old furnaces of the Etruscan mines can still be seen everywhere. The most famous Etruscan towns are: Gavorrano, Montieri and Monterotondo. Massa Marittima is a little-big medieval “city-republic”. The internal hill area divides the plain from the slopes of Mount Amiata. The monuments in this area are surrounded by parkland. The environment is enriched with villages, castles, fortresses and rings of walls. Already a thousand years ago, the Etruscans grew vines and today this tradition allows us to enjoy Morellino, one of the most famous wines in Italy.