Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

The interesting exhibition of the "Biccherna" paintings inside the Palazzo Piccolomini in Siena (now State Archive). 105 wooden paintings used as covers of administrative registers: a journey through five centuries of history of Siena.

In the wonderful atmosphere of the Relais Il Falconiere you can enjoy and taste Baracchi's wines, have a guided tour through our vineyards and visit our estate to finish your tour into our "champagnerie".

Even in Castel del Piano as well as in Siena, the Palio is ongoing. The first horse race dating back to September 9, 1402, when the town was under the government of Siena. The Palio is run on September 8, Nativity of Mary

Creative fish cuisine and excellent value for money

At just 5km from our hamlet, The Bosco della Ragnaia is a woodland park perfect to escape the summer heat. The American artist Sheppard Craige started his work in 1996 and he is still expanding the gardens.

Scarlino is a medieval village on top of Monte d'Alma, with three gates that lead into the alleys and streets. On the coast there is also a marina and Cala Violina very important, one of the most beautiful beaches of the Maremma.

Creative cuisine, using the finest of locally sourced ingredients. A faultless and well-researched wine list with plenty of seriously Super Tuscans!

A real gem, adorned with important artworks and surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful landscapes

Local cuisine, good selection of wines, simple but very nice menu.

The grapes, their leaves and wine have extraordinary antioxidant properties and can have beneficial effects on skin, circulation, forms of stress and skin ageing.

Elegant salon of shopping, rich with history, art and culture, Pietrasanta is an ancient town .
The many open air restaurants, the artisans' workshops and numerous musical and theatrical events make it a special place for all seasons!

A renowned restaurant run by the hotel property and by Susi Brogi the chef who serves typical cuisine and authentic Tuscan dishes made by simple ingredients and seasonal produce accompanied by fine tuscan red or white wine of the area.

Get to know the island's biosphere through its fauna, including its wide variety of birdlife. Spend a morning or afternoon birdwatching, and learn even more about this unspoilt natural oasis.

At about 10 kilometers from Montalcino, a romantic Benedictine abbey where you can watch the masses with Gregorian chants of the monks.

Carlotta is a young artist making beautiful papier-mâché sculptures. She also produces picture books for children, handmade photo albums, wall murales and small gadgets. A true shop of arts and crafts in the heart of Montalcino.

The Orcia Valley (Tuscany) there is a wonderful network of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Over 200 km of nature trails with breathtaking views, possibility to download the GPS data for the navigator of the bicycle.

Wellness 365 days a year

Guided treking horseback in the valleys, canyons and unspoiled nature of the Maremma

Historical winery, here you can take guided tours, tasting and knowing the taste of good local wine

Cala Martina is a beautiful beach in the middle of the Mediterranean vegetation typical of this area. Here he stopped Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Thousand before coming to Marsala.

Tuscany Wine Store is not simply a wine shop but much more. You can choose fine handcraft products and excellente gastronomic specialities.

Located in the charming village of Montisi, Vitis Vinifera is a new way to approach wines, cheeses and cold cuts from all over Italy. For the afternoon a good selection of leaf teas and pastries. A wine bar, a tea room and much more.

Glinding across the water with the sun at your back: discovering Elba in kayak is a unique and relaxing way to explore this island's shores. Rental kayaks are available on the Sant'Andrea beach, and from here your adventure begins!

The Bottega Baracchi is an innovative concept shop halfway between a wine bar and a store, a promise that has as its primary essence, excellence, in all its various forms.

Dishes in this restaurant are prepared using ingredients grown according to principles of organic and ethical farming

You may be on vacation, but you still need a little exercise! There are two well-kept tennis courts about 150 meters from the hotel, and two 9-hole golf courses about half an hour drive away, both with beautiful views.

A nice walk between art and nature in this park on the slopes of Mount Amiata. 100 works of contemporary art spread in an area of 16 hectares, open to the public from Easter to October.

Enclosed between Lerici and Portovenere, it is an enchanting stretch of coast line, dotted with tiny fishing villages.Tourist boats depart from La Spezia providing a sea tour, surely the best way to admire its nature and colours .

Pistoia is one of the hidden jewel of tuscany. This amazing little town surprises and fascinates the visitors with his history, art and with one of the most beautiful medieval square of Italy.