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Your stay — Mare Verde
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Bancomat) in town; avoid exchange bureaux at Piombino port and tourist spots as their rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets and larger shops; many smaller bars and market stalls take cash only; contactless common up to €50.
Not expected; round up the bill or leave small change (€1-2) for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a local bar: around €1.00-1.20
Panino (filled roll) or pizza al taglio (by slice) from a bakery or bar: about €5-7
Pizza margherita or pasta dish in a trattoria: roughly €8-12
Via della Costituente and the area around Piazza Bovio have several takeaway pizza and focaccia spots
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are the main budget chains in the area
Centro commerciale Il Cavallino (shopping centre) and the main street Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
Walk or cycle; local bus day ticket (biglietto giornaliero) around €3.50; no airport – nearest major one is Pisa (PSA), then take the train (about €15-20) + local bus
Buy groceries at Lidl instead of tourist shops; eat at bakeries or pizza al taglio for lunch; fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains (fontanelle) for free drinking water.
Good to know — Piombino
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Piombino, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mare Verde
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Piombino City Centre (Piazza Verdi taxi rank) → Casa Vacanze Podere San Cerbone
💡 Ask for ‘Podere San Cerbone in Salviano’ — not the hotel name. Pay cash; some drivers add €2 surcharge for luggage. For airport runs, negotiate a flat rate beforehand.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Casa Vacanze Podere San Cerbone, Piombino
💡 Book via Radio Taxi Piombino (+39 0565 123456) or a ride app like TaxiClick to avoid haggling. Drivers often know the back route via SS1 Aurelia to skip Portferraio ferry traffic.
Piombino Marittima (near ferry terminal) → Casa Vacanze Podere San Cerbone
💡 Get off at 'Salviano, Via San Cerbone' stop — it's a 5-min walk down the dirt track. Validate your ticket on board; fines are €50 cash.
Piombino Marittima Train Station → Casa Vacanze Podere San Cerbone (via local bus or taxi replacement)
💡 This isn't direct; you'll need bus 301 from Campiglia to Piombino. Use the Trenitalia app for real-time delays — strikes are common, call the station in advance.
About Piombino
Wikipedia ↗
Piombino is an Italian town and comune (municipality) of about 35,000 inhabitants in the province of Livorno, southern Tuscany. It lies on the border between the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, in front of Elba Island and at the northern side of Maremma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Mare Verde?
Check-in at Mare Verde is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Mare Verde?
Panino (filled roll) or pizza al taglio (by slice) from a bakery or bar: about €5-7
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mare Verde?
Walk or cycle; local bus day ticket (biglietto giornaliero) around €3.50; no airport – nearest major one is Pisa (PSA), then take the train (about €15-20) + local bus
Top Attractions in Piombino
💡 Check the doorpost for a small brass plaque marking the 1944 Allied bombing damage. The church is open for mass at 8am and 6pm but you can peek inside between services.
💡 Go late afternoon when the sun hits the stonework. The entrance to the ramparts is tucked behind the tourist office on Via Ferruccio.
💡 Start at the little fountain near the gas station at the north end. The path gets crowded with cyclists after 5pm, so go early morning if you want a quiet stroll.
💡 The best seafood in Piombino is from the white van that sets up by the fish auction at 11am – cheap fried calamari and anchovies. Bring cash and a plastic fork.
💡 Bring your own water and snacks. The café at the entrance charges triple for a bottle and closes by 5pm even in summer.