Let this marvelous piece of Italy, rich in
nature, culture and art of living, inspire you and relax your body and
mind during holiday. Charming medieval towns invite you to taste the
cuisine and wine of Tuscany. What about loosing yourself in
thoughts and dreams at a candlelight dinner, while a breathtaking
sunset turns the surrounding hills into a spectacle of lights and
colours.
The concentration of art in Tuscany is the highest worldwide. Identify the subject you are most interested in and take your time to go more deeply into it while you are here. Sportsmen may opt for horse riding, trekking, bicycle, mountain bike and water sports, from easy to tough. And for children: farmhouse holiday, animals, sea, old mines, knight's castles and holiday parks. Parents who want to explore Tuscany their own way for a day, may leave their children with us where they will enjoy activities related to horses. Do you have any other particular interest? Don't hesitate contacting us for further recommendations off the standard tourist routes.
The concentration of art in Tuscany is the highest worldwide. Identify the subject you are most interested in and take your time to go more deeply into it while you are here. Sportsmen may opt for horse riding, trekking, bicycle, mountain bike and water sports, from easy to tough. And for children: farmhouse holiday, animals, sea, old mines, knight's castles and holiday parks. Parents who want to explore Tuscany their own way for a day, may leave their children with us where they will enjoy activities related to horses. Do you have any other particular interest? Don't hesitate contacting us for further recommendations off the standard tourist routes.
POMARANCE
The farmhouse Podere Palazzone is located in plain countryside, at 1 km distance from the centre of Pomarance, which still preserves its architecture from the beginning of last millennium. Visible are the walls, the gates and the structure of the old castle. You should visit the old town with its narrow streets, the roman church of the XII century and the Palazzi along the Via Roncalli. Pomarance is located on the top of a hill with a splendid view on Volterra.
The farmhouse Podere Palazzone is located in plain countryside, at 1 km distance from the centre of Pomarance, which still preserves its architecture from the beginning of last millennium. Visible are the walls, the gates and the structure of the old castle. You should visit the old town with its narrow streets, the roman church of the XII century and the Palazzi along the Via Roncalli. Pomarance is located on the top of a hill with a splendid view on Volterra.
Today Pomarance is a lively town, known for good agriturismo b&b and
friendly relaxed atmosphere. It offers a weekly market and all services
of modern life, from supermarket to internet-point.
TREKKING, NATURE,
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Immerged in an immense spectacular countryside, Pomarance is the ideal starting point for an outdoor sports holiday: You can practice biking, mountain bike, horse riding and trekking. The forests of the natural reserves of Berignone and Monterufoli have a wonderful system of trails, from easy to tough, beautiful pick-nick areas and good mapping.
Bicycle, mountain bike and Quad for rent.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Immerged in an immense spectacular countryside, Pomarance is the ideal starting point for an outdoor sports holiday: You can practice biking, mountain bike, horse riding and trekking. The forests of the natural reserves of Berignone and Monterufoli have a wonderful system of trails, from easy to tough, beautiful pick-nick areas and good mapping.
Bicycle, mountain bike and Quad for rent.
ADVENTURE PARK, 35 km
Children, teenagers and courageous adults enjoy themselves at the holiday park in Riparbella.
Children, teenagers and courageous adults enjoy themselves at the holiday park in Riparbella.
BICYKLE RACING
PAOLO BETTINI
In springtime Pomarance proudly hosts a major bicycle race, which is patronised by Paolo Bettini, the world champion of 2006 and 2007, born in Cecina (40 km).
PAOLO BETTINI
In springtime Pomarance proudly hosts a major bicycle race, which is patronised by Paolo Bettini, the world champion of 2006 and 2007, born in Cecina (40 km).
SPORTS
We have basket, tennis and... obviously soccer fields. After all, here you are in the country of the four times world champion!
We have basket, tennis and... obviously soccer fields. After all, here you are in the country of the four times world champion!
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY LARDERELLO
At Larderello the natural steam in the earth's crust of the "Devil's Valley" is used to generate green power. You may visit the Museum of Geothermal Energy.
At Larderello the natural steam in the earth's crust of the "Devil's Valley" is used to generate green power. You may visit the Museum of Geothermal Energy.
CITIES OF ART
Tuscany hosts some of the world's most important masterpieces. Whether Donatello, Michelangelo, Giotto or Brunelleschi, all important artists of ancient times have enriched Tuscany with art that is now at your disposal.
Tuscany hosts some of the world's most important masterpieces. Whether Donatello, Michelangelo, Giotto or Brunelleschi, all important artists of ancient times have enriched Tuscany with art that is now at your disposal.
VOLTERRA
the city of alabaster
20 km
the city of alabaster
20 km
SAN GIMIGNANO
enchanting medieval town
40 km
enchanting medieval town
40 km
SIENA
Italy's most beautiful piazza
60 km
Italy's most beautiful piazza
60 km
PISA
the world's most famous tower
70 km
the world's most famous tower
70 km
LUCCA
medieval center and ramparts
80 km
medieval center and ramparts
80 km
FLORENCE
the very city of art
90 km
the very city of art
90 km
AREZZO
cathedral and fortezza
150km
cathedral and fortezza
150km
ROME
the eternal city
290km
the eternal city
290km
MEDIEVAL TOWNS & WINE
Numerous tiny towns, in which time seems to stay still since the middle age, make up the charm of Tuscany. Old traditions are kept alive here. Take your time to discover this side of Tuscany, maybe with a glass of red wine on one of the many picturesque Piazzas.
In Pomarance it is worth visiting the medieval towns of Libbiano, Micciano, Montegemoli, Serrazzano and San Dalmazio with its magnificent castle Sillana.
Numerous tiny towns, in which time seems to stay still since the middle age, make up the charm of Tuscany. Old traditions are kept alive here. Take your time to discover this side of Tuscany, maybe with a glass of red wine on one of the many picturesque Piazzas.
In Pomarance it is worth visiting the medieval towns of Libbiano, Micciano, Montegemoli, Serrazzano and San Dalmazio with its magnificent castle Sillana.
Particularly beautiful are the castles of:
MONTEGEMOLI, 7 km
MONTEGEMOLI, 7 km
QUERCETO,
30 km
MASSA MARITTIMA
hillside overlooking the coast
40 km
hillside overlooking the coast
40 km
COLLE VAL D'ELSA
ancient centre "Colle Alta"
40 km
ancient centre "Colle Alta"
40 km
CERTALDO
native town of Boccaccio
50 km
native town of Boccaccio
50 km
WINE ROADS
Pomarance is surrounded by the famous and well signposted wine roads. Among others the roads of Vino delle Colline Pisane, Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Vino Costa degli Etruschi. Use your holiday to get to know Tuscany's wines and specialties (see Tuscan cuisine).
Pomarance is surrounded by the famous and well signposted wine roads. Among others the roads of Vino delle Colline Pisane, Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Vino Costa degli Etruschi. Use your holiday to get to know Tuscany's wines and specialties (see Tuscan cuisine).
COAST AND SEA
And in summer holiday at the beach! From farmhouse Podere Palazzone you quickly reach the beaches of the Etruscan Coast and the Follonica Gulf. Clear water, long white sand beaches and large pine woods are waiting for you. Don't miss the delicious fish and seafood prepared all along the seaside.
Which is your preferred holiday beach located between Castiglioncello and Castiglione della Pescaia. Check some suggestions (from north to south):
And in summer holiday at the beach! From farmhouse Podere Palazzone you quickly reach the beaches of the Etruscan Coast and the Follonica Gulf. Clear water, long white sand beaches and large pine woods are waiting for you. Don't miss the delicious fish and seafood prepared all along the seaside.
Which is your preferred holiday beach located between Castiglioncello and Castiglione della Pescaia. Check some suggestions (from north to south):
CECINA, 40 km
BIBBONA, 35 km
DONORATICO, 50 km
SAN VINCENZO, 60 km
BARATTI, 65 km
FOLLONICA, 60 km
PUNTA ALA, 75 km
WWF RESORT
BOLGHERI, 40 km
Precious natural reserve with a wetland which serves as hotbed and winter home to numerous European birds.
BOLGHERI, 40 km
Precious natural reserve with a wetland which serves as hotbed and winter home to numerous European birds.
ELBA ISLAND
PIOMBINO, 70 km
The sea of the Elba Island is among the cleanest and clearest in all Europe. Worth seeing also the fishermen's village of Portoferraio, embedded in a splendid insular landscape, and the Villas of Napoleon, who lived here in exile.
PIOMBINO, 70 km
The sea of the Elba Island is among the cleanest and clearest in all Europe. Worth seeing also the fishermen's village of Portoferraio, embedded in a splendid insular landscape, and the Villas of Napoleon, who lived here in exile.
CURIOSITIES & WELLNESS
ON THE
ETRUSCAN'S TRACK
The Etruscans lived in Tuscany since the 9th century b.C.. There are some evidences also in Pomarance. Visit the Etruscan tomb in the old centre. We recommend:
ETRUSCAN'S TRACK
The Etruscans lived in Tuscany since the 9th century b.C.. There are some evidences also in Pomarance. Visit the Etruscan tomb in the old centre. We recommend:
VOLTERRA, 20 km
Etruscan museum
hosting the statue
"Ombra della Sera"
Etruscan museum
hosting the statue
"Ombra della Sera"
POPULONIA, 65 km
Combine Etruscan
archaeology with a
swim in Baratti Gulf
Combine Etruscan
archaeology with a
swim in Baratti Gulf
VETULONIA, 75 km
Etruscan necropolis
of major importance.
Really impressing.
Etruscan necropolis
of major importance.
Really impressing.
PINOCCHIO PARK
COLLODI, 90 km
A classic piece of world literature created in Tuscany. The town Collodi, also used as pseudonym by the author, dedicates Pinocchio a holiday park.
COLLODI, 90 km
A classic piece of world literature created in Tuscany. The town Collodi, also used as pseudonym by the author, dedicates Pinocchio a holiday park.
ART
Our area is plenty of natural and architectural inspiration for artists. In this environment painters and photographers will find their very personal object to work on. Capture the particular light of Tuscany and give your masterpiece a unique expression.
Our area is plenty of natural and architectural inspiration for artists. In this environment painters and photographers will find their very personal object to work on. Capture the particular light of Tuscany and give your masterpiece a unique expression.
OLD MINES
The Colline Metallifere between Pomarance and Massa Marittima used to be placed of vivid mining activity. Some mines have now been transformed into museums. We suggest to visit:
The Colline Metallifere between Pomarance and Massa Marittima used to be placed of vivid mining activity. Some mines have now been transformed into museums. We suggest to visit:
MASSA MARITTIMA, 40 km
MONTECATINI V.C., 25 km
PIAGGIO MUSEUM
PONTEDERA, 50 km
The story of an Italian phenomenon born in Tuscany which conquered the world.
PONTEDERA, 50 km
The story of an Italian phenomenon born in Tuscany which conquered the world.
WELLNESS & SPA
There is a modern SPA in Pomarance.
There is a modern SPA in Pomarance.
CASCIANA TERME, 50 km
Regenerate at the thermal baths of Casciana Terme.
Regenerate at the thermal baths of Casciana Terme.