Tuscany: Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)
San Gimignano and the Via Francigena
For all nature and history lovers, the Via Francigena really offers very interesting itineraries, that can be made either on foot or in mountain bike; they will let you discover some of the most beautiful medieval villages of Tuscany.
Tel. +390577942014
Places
La Guardiola Lounge Cafè
This little cafe is located at the entrance of the village, a terrace with stunning views and excellent Tuscan food will accompany you to the time of sunset .. A show. Try the roast pork liver with beans and Chianina hamburger .
Tel. +39 340 3038377
Restaurants
Il Palazzone - Az. Agricola Vitivinicola
A small farm, a great Brunello.
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Florence
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.
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Hiking with a Sea View
From the hotel, climb Mount Capanne, thickly wooded with chestnut groves. For a guided hike, there are organized excursions through the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and, for those who love exploring the countryside on horseback.
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Le Crete Senesi
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.
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Grotta Giusti Spa
Traditional therapeutic spa inside a millennial grotto combined to well being treatments. Care for the body with a natural and healing relax
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The Bosco della Ragnaia
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.
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Fattoria Avignonesi
Historical winery, here you can take guided tours, tasting and knowing the taste of good local wine
Tel. +39 0578 70741
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COOKING UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN
An unforgettable experience for who loves tuscan cuisine but non only....
Tel. +39 0575 612679
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Cycling and Mountain Biking
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.
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San Gimignano & movies
For all "Cinema" lovers, reality and fiction in comparison
Some well known titles ... .Tea with Mussolini....Brother Sun Sister Moon....Obsession ....
Prince of Foxes ..... Where Angel's fear to tread
Tel. +390577942014
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The road of the chestnut - from Tepolini ...
Beautiful trek that starts directly from our village Tepolini. It will pass through lush woods and chestnut trees, water sources and unspoiled landscapes. You will notice also trachytic rock formations
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Outdoor drawing
Draw beautiful spots of the Tuscany countryside, going outdoor to visit the most beautiful sites of Poggibonsi area.
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The Natural Reserve of Castelvecchio
The nature reserve of Castelvecchio is located a few kilometers from the center of San Gimignano. It includes within the Poggio del Comune and extends up to the ruins of Castelvecchio from which it takes its name.
Tel. +390577942014
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Roselle
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.
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THE BOTTEGA BARACCHI
The Bottega is a new concept shop , something delicous among restaurant, wine bar ans a shop where you can find the best of Tuscan gastronomic excellences... a place to taste...
Tel. +39 0575 613874
Restaurants
SYNERGIC ORGANIC AGRICULTURE COURSES
Synergistic agriculture consists of the art of cultivating, leaving the land to be made according to the method of Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese microbiologist and farmer.
Tel. +393294250285
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WINE TASTING
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".
Tel. +39 0575612679
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Vitis Vinifera in Montisi
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.
Tel. +39 0577 845108
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The roman villa in San Gimignano
San Gimignano includes among its wonders, even an ancient Roman villa. It is an old building dating back to between the fourth and sixth century AD for many years in a state of complete abandonment. Now is finally visitable
Tel. +390577942014
Places
Art Studio di Adelina Quadri
A Montichiello in Piazza San Martino No. 1, you can find Adelina Quadri. She exhibits her paintings. Since you will find many paintings depicting the Val d'Orica and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Sometimes his paintings become real dreams.
Tel. +39 0578 755167
Shopping
St Antimo and Monte Oliveto Abbeys
At short distance from our hamlet there are two beautiful abbeys: S. Antimo, among Brunello vineyards, and Monte Oliveto Maggiore, with its frescoed cloister. Two perfect settings to listen to Gregorian chants.
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Boat trips
The Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Sea, on the crest of the waves towards enchanting places!
To make your days even more special we organise day excursions to discover a length of coast that stretches from Viareggio to Cinque Terre via Portovenere
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PRIVATE YOGA COURSE
1 hour and a half of a private Yoga class with a qualified teacher.
Tel. +393294250285
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Cala Martina
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.
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Golf
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.
Tel. +39 0564 810292
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Il Santo Bevitore
Local cuisine, good selection of wines, simple but very nice menu.
Tel. +39 055 211264
Restaurants
TRUFFLE'S FESTIVAL SAN GIOVANNI D'ASSO
II and III week end of november Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco of Crete Senesi;
- I week end of March Festa del Tartufo Marzuolo;
Tel. 393483191753
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Montepulciano
Built along the narrow summit of a limestone hill, this beautiful medieval village seems to be the natural continuation of the hill on which it is built.
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