Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

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

In the Checche Flat, next to the provincial road no. 53 Siena property rises the monumental Oak of Checche, a downy oak (Quercus pubescens) ultra secular. Absolutely not to be missed ..

II and III week end of november Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco of Crete Senesi;
- I week end of March Festa del Tartufo Marzuolo;

Bagno Vignoni and its thousand year old thermal tradition. Apart from its enchanting scenery Bagno Vignoni is also an ideal location for a thermal bath - for pure pleasure or for medical reasons.

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.

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.

YOU CAN HEAT THE TIPYCAL MONTALCINO 'S FOOD WITH THE GOOD WINE ( BRUNELLO) ON THE STAND LONG THE STROZZI'S STREET

Roselle is one of the oldest archaeological sites in this area rich in Etruscan and Roman remains. The Roman theater is still well preserved and in the summer becomes a venue for theatrical performances.

The golf lovers can't miss it! The track nearly 6.000 Meters is complex and quite challenging, with natural obstacles that lay a trap in at least five of eighteen holes.

Founded in the early fourteenth century by Blessed Bernardo Tolomei the impressive Benedictine houses of Renaissance frescoes by Signorelli and Bazzi called Sodoma

We are on the route of the ancient and well-known Via Francigena, which was taken by pilgrims going from Canterbury to Rome in the Middle Ages.

The real works of art in wrought iron you can buy at the craftsman Biagiotti in Pienza. Decorative objects, chandeliers, candlesticks and the possibility to order custom made items.

You will find the embers ready, fettunta with our organic olive oil, seasonal vegetables from our vegetable garden and / or Florentine cow's maremma bred brada, natural leavened bread, water, crockery, candles, stars and the Milky Way

The splendid outdoor theater where Andrea Bocelli performs each July is only 20 minutes away.

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.

Go biking for 15/20 km with a mountain bike along incredible paths, chosen time by time according the bikers' group. During the tour you can also visit the Senese cellars and enjoy wine & food tasting.

Typical Tuscan cuisine and pizza

The cradle of Renaissance with her magnificent cathedral, Brunelleschi's dome, the museums with their artistic treasures, the tipical craft shops, the Old Bridge. At every street's corner history and beauty will strike you.

Traditional therapeutic spa inside a millennial grotto combined to well being treatments. Care for the body with a natural and healing relax

Our popular ceramics called "cocci", are made with the traditional process that still work in the laboratory in the historic centre of Cortona, where several kind of products was born over the years according to the market needs.

A fabulous restauarnt where meals are served in the old cloisters or on the terrace overlooking the Orcia valley

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 school of Marcello Fantoni has just been reopened by the nephew Ginevra and with the help of master potters has taken courses, even daily. There is also a museum with a collection of ceramics artist.

With 18 championship holes and a driving range, the Argentario Golf Club occupies 77 hectares in an environment of great landscape value which has received the "BioAgriCert" environmental certification.

There are no icons such as squares, cathedrals, castles identify this territory only intimate corners like that cypress, an old farm house, the curve of the dirt road, the window of the farm.

Two centuries ago, Napoleon arrived on Elba in exile and even after all this time the islanders still commemorate the Emporer, keeping his memory alive through a number of monuments and palaces tied to this important historical figure.

Just 10 km far from Siena, this Park hosts a permanent exhibition of contemporary sculptures and installations, which stand in a perfect integration of art and nature.

It's one of the Tuscany's little gems. Rich of art and culture, Lucca is famous for piazza dell'anfiteatro (roman heritage), the medieval walls, the cathedral of San Martino. Lucca is the ideal town for walking, biking and shopping.

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