Hotels to remember: Crete Senesi
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.
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.
Borgo Lucignanello
Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
A medieval hamlet and stunning period residence in the heart of the Tuscan countryside: Borgo Lucignanello.
Foresteria il Giardino di...
Alberoro di Monte S. Savino
Borgo Santo Pietro Relais
Chiusdino
Travel ideas
Wellness (Tuscany) Wellness
Tuscan Spa Treats
Borgo La Bagnaia's Buddha Spa: relaxation in the Val di Merse.
Food & Drink (Tuscany) Food & Drink
Tuscany on your plate
Le Coccole dell'Amorosa and the flavors of the lands of Siena.
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
Amazing views of the Tuscan hills; delicious local dishes combined with Brunello wine from Montalcino; plenty of art and history in all its villages. Welcome to this stunning region between the Orcia Valley and the Crete Senesi! (Borgo Lucignanello) →
Villa Armena is located in Buonconvento, in the heart of the Crete Senesi. Center of great charm, Buonconvento is a member of "The most beautiful villages in Italy". (Relais Villa Armena) →
Colle di Val d'Elsa is a place to discover and enjoy each season of the year. We want our clients live a real "Tuscan Experience" in our Relais, the ancient residence of Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere. (Relais della Rovere) →
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
