Chianti is the hilly area between Florence and Siena, between Arezzo and the Pisan Hills, which has always been considered the 'heart of Tuscany'; it is a succession of splendid landscapes marked by dense vineyards, chestnut, oak and holm oak woods, evocative medieval villages, romantic castles and fascinating farmhouses. It is also the land where one of the most famous red wines in the world is produced: Chianti. The Chianti area is the ideal place for trips between medieval villages, romantic vineyards and characteristic hilly landscapes. In every small village it is possible to come across cellars, castles and farms and taste the fine wine in one of the numerous wine shops. The origins, rich in a legendary history, and the winemaking tradition have made the Clante area (the name of a stream in the Etruscan age) famous throughout the world.

Advice on towns, villages and castles to visit in Chianti:

Castello di Brolio https://g.co/kgs/p92utPp
Castello di Meleto https://www.castellomeleto.it/
Castello di Ama https://castellodiama.com/it/
Castello di Albola https://albola.it/
Greve in Chianti
Montefioralle
Radda in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti
Volpaia
Vertine
Badia a Coltibuono

From our structure you can easily reach the wonderful Balze del Valdarno which have been decreed "WORLD GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE" by the International Union of Geological Sciences (UNESCO Partner). Their beauty is undeniable and universally recognized. We also include cycle-pedestrian routes (via the links below) to better admire the wonderful nature.



https://www.lamiabellatoscana.it/2011/07/lo-spettacolo-delle-balze-nel-sentiero.html
https://www.lamiabellatoscana.it/2020/10/il-sentiero-dello-scuragnolo-tra-le-balze-del-valdarno.html
https://www.lamiabellatoscana.it/2018/04/gli-itinerari-a-piedi-tra-le-balze-del-valdarno.html

San Giovanni Valdarno, which is just 3 km from the property, is one of the main centers of the Arezzo area and is located halfway between Florence and Arezzo. Surrounded by hills and mountains, San Giovanni Valdarno has maintained its medieval appearance, with the typical conformation of the so-called "new lands": in the center there is a large square and all around shady porticoes to delimit the streets. The country offers art lovers many attractions, including churches, museums and cultural centers. The village is known internationally for being the birthplace of Tommaso di Giovanni Cassai, known as Masaccio, who moved to Florence at a very young age to start his artistic career. 

Il Canto del Maggio
Telefono: +393336885906
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UThe latter is an excellent and delicious restaurant and gives the opportunity to eat in a wonderful garden, overlooking the valley. Highly recommended. Winter closure from 01.11

Botteghina di Dudda
Telefono: +390558549020
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Excellent and characteristic Tuscan tavern surrounded by greenery.

Menchetti
Telefono: +390559122463
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Excellent restaurant where you can enjoy a wonderful pizza and also excellent for aperitifs.

Osteria De' Medici
Telefono: +390558335780
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Daniele Riccardo Ristorante
Telefono: +393922957010
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Alla Locanda della Miniera
Telefono: +39055961972
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The latter is only 2 km from the property, good and not touristy.