Things To Do

Basics Near the Villa

Supermarket: -Unicoop, Piazza Sant'Agostino, 1, 53015 Monticiano SI, Italy -Coop, Via dei Lavatoi, 6, 53018 Rosia SI, Italy - La Bottega del Borgo, Via del Borgo, 27, 53018 Rosia SI, Italy Pharmacy: -Farmacia Vagaggini, Via A. Barazzuoli, 2, 53015 Monticiano SI, Italy -Farmacia Mazzoni, Via Tiberio Gazzei, 57, 53030 Radicondoli SI, Italy Local Pizzeria: Osteria Pizzeria La Fattoria, Piazza Della Cisterna, 4, 53012 Montalcinello, Chiusdino SI, Italy (may be open only during certain times, call-ahead recommended)

Strada Comunale di San Galgano

Florence

Florence is renowned as one of the most cultural and historical cities in the world and is packed full of amazing architecture and places of significance. The Florence Catherdral and the oldest bridge Ponte Vecchio are highlights

Via Val d'Orcia

This area of Tuscany boasts of endless rolling hills covered with grain or sunflowers, a rich green valley which encompasses the Orcia river, from which the zone derives its name, and don’t forget the vineyards for the renowned wines of Brunello and the newcomer on the market, the Val d’Orcia DOC. Time seems to slow down for picturesque towns like Pienza, a real jewel known as the "Ideal City" and the beautiful Palazzo Piccolomini. You could also relax in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni or in Bagni di San Filippo. This region is very rich in high quality local products such as the "pecorino" cheese of Pienza (a typical cheese made with sheep's milk), the genuine olive oil, wine from a long and ancient tradition, saffron, mushrooms, chestnuts, truffles, game and a lot of other specialties along the wine road. This website has 3 route suggestions for exploring the countryside: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/val-dorcia-tuscany-road-trips

Sienna

Among the hills of Chianti and the Maremma in the centre of Tuscany, Siena appears; it is a city of medieval appearance with narrow alleys and noble palaces, all rich in history. The city of Siena is rich in art museums.

Volterra

Volterra is a charming town situated in the province of Pisa, not far from Florence, Siena and the coast as well. It is well known for its Etruscan origins and for the many remains belonging to this era. Stroll down the historical center, step back in time and enjoy the timeless atmosphere that surrounds the town: taste its typical products and visit the handicraft workshops, where you'll find many ideas for souvenirs from Tuscany, especially alabaster hand-made objects, which Volterra is famous worldwide for.

Various Beaches

The following beaches are all within 1 hr 20 min from the villa! Spiagge bianche Parco della Sterpaia, Piombino Cala Violina, Scarlino Le Rocchette (castiglione della pescaia)

San Gimignano

This village, which stands on a hill overlooking the Val d'Elsa, is named after the Bishop of Modena San Gimignano who, around the tenth century, saved the little village from the barbarian hordes. Its profile with its towers is known around the world and so is its wine, Vernaccia, which recently received the highest recognition of quality and guarantee of Italian provenance. The city of San Gimignano has kept almost all of the original architectural features from the fourteenth century.