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Porto Ercole

Tuscany, Italy · Europe

About Porto Ercole

Porto Ercole sits on the route: 10 minutes from Orbetello, 37km from Cascate del Mulino, Saturnia.

Porto Ercole is a town located in Tuscany, Italy. With a population of 2,676, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Porto Ercole sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porto Ercole to your route.

About Porto Ercole

Porto Ercole (Italian: [ˈpɔrto ˈɛrkole]) is an Italian town located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the Province of Grosseto, Tuscany. It is one of the two major towns that form the township, along with Porto Santo Stefano. Its name means "Port Hercules". It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most

Read more beautiful villages of Italy").

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Where is Porto Ercole located?

Porto Ercole is located in Tuscany, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4017 latitude, 11.2052 longitude.

What is the population of Porto Ercole?

Porto Ercole has a population of approximately 2,676 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,676
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
42.4017, 11.2052

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Porto Ercole

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascate del Mulino, Saturnia

Free natural thermal terraces of warm turquoise water cascade beside an old mill in Tuscany's Maremma.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Pitigliano

Tufa-rock town rising sheer from the Maremma canyons, riddled with Etruscan cave cellars and the sunken 'vie cave' walkways carved into the cliffs. Known as 'Little Jerusalem' for its historic Jewish quarter and synagogue.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Porto Ercole

  • 79 kmVal d'OrciaA UNESCO-listed Tuscan valley of rolling hills, cypress-lined roads, and golden wheat fields that define the Italian countryside.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Porto Ercole.

Orbetello

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 5,779

Orbetello Scalo

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,532

Monte Argentario

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 12,147

Porto Santo Stefano

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 8,892

Albinia

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 2,926

Fonteblanda

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 1,088

Capalbio

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 630

Magliano in Toscana

🇮🇹 Italy

23 km awayPop. 835

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