Hotels to remember: Crete Senesi
Borgo Lucignanello
Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
A medieval hamlet and stunning period residence in the heart of the Tuscan countryside: Borgo Lucignanello.
Locanda del Loggiato
Bagno Vignoni (Siena) - B&B and Homes
In Bagno Vignoni, an ancient Inn transformed into a beautiful B&B, offering in-room spa treats and world famous Tuscan wines.
Relais Villa Armena
Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
A 16th century residence transformed into a stunning country hotel, Villa Armena Relais is the most luxurious gourmet getaway in Crete Senesi.
Fattoria Armena
Buonconvento
Borgo Santo Pietro Relais
Chiusdino
Adler Thermae
San Quirico d'Orcia
Aia Mattonata Relais
Siena
Tenuta di Papena
Chiusdino
Travel ideas
Food & Drink (Tuscany) Food & Drink
Worshipping Brunello
The great Tuscan wine in the historic cellar of Abbadia Ardenga.
Wellness (Tuscany) Wellness
Salus per Vinum
Wellness Adler Thermae style: history, spa and 5 star hospitality
Crete Senesi: introduction
Close to Siena one finds a spectacular and truly unique landscape with a marvelous clay soil. The Crete Senesi is a land scattered with churches, castles and small medieval villages. The main town of the area is Asciano; here visitors can admire the Museum of Sacred Art, the Civic Archaeological Museum in Palazzo Corboli and the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.
For those interested in traditional crafts, the Crete Senesi is home to numerous workshops where terracotta is transformed in to works of art following traditional techniques. Surrounding the grey Crete Senesi one finds expanses of green countryside, the vineyards of Montalcino, lush meadows and fields full of Sunflowers.
Gourmands will find plenty to satisfy the palate: Pecorino Cheese, white and black Truffles including the most prestigious Truffles from the San Giovanni area, the artichokes of Chiusure, honey, and the world famous red wine, Brunello di Montalcino, The grappa made with the Brunello grapes is quite simply superb.
Crete Senesi: suggestions from the hotels
Historic Residence in Toscana, Near Siena, Monteriggioni & Chianti, in Val D'Orcia Montalcino, Pienza & Montepulciano, In Val d'Elsa San Gimignano & Volterra, still Florence, Pisa & Lucca, in Val di Chiana Cortona & Arezzo (Relais La Costa) →
Quality of living, tasting of small local produce, 2 of the most prestigious wine in the world, medieval hamlets, breath taking views. (Follonico 4-Suite) →
Monticchiello is located in the heart of Val d'Orcia, is a perfect starting point to visit the south of Tuscany. Pienza, Bagno Vignoni, Montepulciano and Montalcino are just some of the destinations that you can visit. (La Casa di Adelina) →
Crete Senesi: gourmet addresses
- Le Coccole dell'Amorosa
- Sinalunga
- An enchanting medieval setting and menus inspired by the local culinary tradition.
- +39 0577 677211
- www.amorosa.it
More suggestions and useful addresses
- Buddha Spa
- Siena
- An inspirational place where to experience lasting sensations of wellbeing.
- www.borgolabagnaia.com
Crete Senesi: places to see in the area
Tuscany: other destinations
- Piombino
- Massa Marittima
- Castiglione della Pescaia
- Orbetello and Argentario
- Siena
- Florence
- Chianti
- Versilia
- San Gimignano
- Maremma
- Forte Dei Marmi
- Crete Senesi
- Montalcino
- San Quirico d'Orcia
- Monteriggioni
- Bagno Vignoni
- Montepulciano
- Arezzo
- Grosseto
- Pisa
- Lucca
- Pistoia
- Val D'Orcia
- Viareggio
- Volterra
- Empoli
- Livorno
- Massa Carrara
- Prato
- Cortona
- Montecatini Terme
- Mugello
- Chianciano Terme
- Elba island
- Pienza
- Chiusi
