Macchiascandona
Macchiascandona | |
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| Coordinates: 42°48′10″N 10°59′24″E / 42.80278°N 10.99000°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Province | Grosseto (GR) |
| Comune | Castiglione della Pescaia |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 29 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 58043 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0564 |
Macchiascandona (also known as Le Palazzine) is a hamlet in the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia, province of Grosseto, in Tuscany, central Italy.
The hamlet is located near the eastern edge of the municipality, at the foot of Poggio Ballone and along the Bruna River, which also marks the border with Grosseto. Significant hydraulic reclamation projects between the 19th and 20th centuries have shaped the area's landscape. Macchiascandona is bordered to the east by the drainage canal, which runs parallel to the river's right embankment, while the Sovata stream joins the Bruna just north of the village. The area is known for producing olive oil and sunflowers, as well as for breeding Maremma cattle and horses.