Perched on hills overlooking the sea or surrounded by the countryside, our villages preserve centuries-old historical and cultural traditions.
The route that connects these charming places, located just few km far from each other,allows to appreciate their wonderful architecture: churches, palaces, theatres and museums.
Located on top of a hill, Riparbella boasts a stunningly beautiful landscape. The presence of forests, olive trees, vineyards and a masterfully cultivated fields reveal the village’s agricultural origins and vocation. Stone-paved narrow alleys and stone houses create an evocative, quiet medieval atmosphere.
This medieval village in the green coastal hills is home to a lot of monuments and historic buildings, such as the castle which dates back to the 12th century and the archiepiscopal farm which houses the town hall and offers a superb view. In close proximity, the lawland village Rosignano Solvay is a lively and modern seaside resort; its yacht harbour , named “Cala de’Medici”,offers a full range of nautical services and hosts many events throughout the year, not only related to sport but also cultural and culinary ones.
Inhabited since the immemorial, San Vincenzo is a popular seaside resort which for years has been awarded the blue flag plus EMAS and ISO14001 certifications. White sandy beaches, the beautiful pine forest with routes for walks, biking trips and horseback riding, a wide choice of accommodation and sports-related facilities and the yacht harbour make San Vincenzo the ideal choice for an unforgettable holiday.
This charming village, whose medieval name is “Sancta ad Lucam”, preserves the original planimetry of its ancient feudal castle. Pomaia small hamlet, surrounded by the wonderful Pisan hills’ landscape, is nowadays an important European buddhist centre which is dear to Dalai Lama and regularly attended to by schoolmasters of international fame.
Romanesque church
Santa Luce lake
Tibet festival
This ancient village is surrounded by the thick greenery of Poggio Neri park. It preserves the Ramìrez de Montalvo medieval palace, St. Andrew’s church and it is renowned for its red marble. It is the ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.
One of the most beautiful medieval villages on the Etruscan coast, Suvereto preserves an almost authentic medieval atmosphere, especially during its many folks festivals. It dates back to the 11th century, as testified by its paved alleys, stone houses, historic buildings, beautiful churches and shady cloisters.
Of Etruscan origin, this village was the natural harbour for Volterra as testified by the many finds from the middle 1st century A.C. in San Gaetano area. Thanks to its white sandy beaches and crystal clear sea, today Vada has been awarded the European Union’s blue flag and is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Etruscan coast.
Venturina is a hamlet which belongs to the municipality of Campiglia Marittima. Its name dates back to the 17th century but the place was already known by the Etruscans and Romans for its thermal baths, located in Caldana suburb (which means “warm soil”). Like in the past, their water flows out from its 2 different springs at 36° C. It is rich in sulphur, alkalis and clay and offers a great opportunity for a relaxing, regenerating holiday.
