Il Pellicano Porto Ercole

Il Pellicano is situated almost directly above the sea, on Italy's Argentario peninsula, overlooking the crystal clear waters which lap this dramatically beautiful part of the Tuscan coast.

The hotel has beautifully furnished rooms and suites distributed in the six cottages and central body of the hotel, all offering splendid views out over the sea and the gardens of the hotel, dotted with century old olive and cypress trees.

The hotel's "Il Pellicano" panoramic restaurant has received numerous awards, including a much coveted Michelin Star, for its exceptional Italian and International cuisine. The "La Terrazza" restaurant and barbeque provides an informal al fresco environment where to enjoy the finest grilled fish and meat, or indulge in any of a rich variety of salads, seasonal vegetables and tempting desserts from the buffet.

The hotel Il Pellicano's "Il Puttino Baccante" wine cellar, houses over 1000 labels and an impressive selection of spirits and cigars. For connoisseurs, or those simply eager to learn a little more about the wonderful world of Italian wine, the hotel's head sommelier, Costantino Russo, hold's daily presentations of the best Italian wines and illustrations of local wine production techniques.

The hotel's Beauty & Spa and Fitness Center offers guests a number of relaxing and regenerating treatments, from seawater baths to jet showers, mud therapy to anti-aging programs using active marine products. Guests are able to relax by the hotel's heated sea water swimming pool or take the lift to reach Il Pellicano's charming rocky beach just below.

Porto Ercole's, Hotel Il Pellicano, boasts a magnificent view of the Tyrrhenian sea from its cliff edge location on the peninsula of the Argentario, one of the most picturesque stretches of the Tuscan coastline. The medieval town of Capalbio and the Maremma area are both within easy driving distance of the hotel.
From Rome's "Leonardo da Vinci"(Fiumicino) airport, drivers should take the A12 motorway in the direction of Civitavecchia and then the SS1 highway towards Grosseto. Exit at Orbatello and follow indications for Porto Ercole.