Beach, Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding, Restaurant
Location
This is ideal country for walking, cycling, horse riding or touring. The hills abound with wildlife, from tiny birds to wild boar and deer. For those wanting to see the sights, Florence, Pisa and Siena are all within easy reach. Half an hour will bring you to one of the best sandy beaches in Tuscany at Castagneto. San Vincenzo and Baratti are also within 45 minutes. Local shops can be found at Monteverdi and Sassetta, both 10 minutes away. Larger supermarkets are at Donoratico 10km. There is a choice of excellent restaurants details of which can be found in each house. The cuisine includes locally available meat, game produce, home-made pasta and is simple but delicious.
Along the Costa degli Etruschi wine route, there are numerous firms producing outstanding local wines, including such names as Ornellaia and Sassicaia which are grown around Bolgheri. There are interesting and pretty medieval toens and villages to visit and beautiful countryside to enjoy.