Make a holiday rental home or villa in Crespina, Italy your home away from home

Surrounded by vineyards, woods and chestnut groves, the commune of Crespina is situated 25km south-east of Pisa, Italy, and is a good destination for those wanting to have easy access to the capital of Tuscany, yet at the same time be based in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Crespina is renowned for its many historical monuments and beautiful villas that can be found dotted around its green landscape – the perfect base for nature lovers.

Things to do in Crespina, Italy

As with many of the communes in the region, Crespina has a number of monuments and historical buildings which are of huge importance to the local history. These include the Chiesa di San Michele (Saint Michael Church) the Villa Valdisonzi (Valdisonzi Villa), the Villa della Canonica (Canonical Villa) and the Villa del Belvedere (Belvedere Villa). All of these can be found in or around the town centre, and make for an enjoyable day or two of touring for anyone with an interest in history, architecture or sightseeing.

Many people also head to Crespina to partake in outdoor activities. Walking, hiking, cycling and horse riding are all easily arranged, and offer an excellent way to explore the surrounding countryside. There are three designated routes that will allow visitors to explore the local area to its fullest: The Green route takes in many of the historical buildings in the area and the Pink route explores local flora and fauna. The Blue route winds through vineyards and forests, offering several opportunities for wine-tasting and sampling local produce along the way.

Places to visit on holiday in Crespina, Italy

The area surrounding Crespina has much to offer visitors. Pisa is the obvious destination for many tourists, and is less than half an hour’s drive from Crespina. The city is one that is rich in history, and has many more landmarks to see than just the leaning tower for which it is most famous. Closer to Crespina are smaller towns and villages that make for excellent day trips, such as Lari (4km) and Fauglia (6km), and beaches can also be found just 25 kilometres away.

Weather in Crespina, Italy

June, July and August are the busiest times for a holiday in Crespina, and these are also the warmest months, when temperatures can reach above 30C on the hottest of summer days. 27C is the average for this period. Temperatures become more unpredictable outside of these months, but spring and autumn are also generally regarded as pleasant times to visit Crespina.

Flights to Crespina, Italy

Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA) is the nearest of the two Tuscan airports, as it is just 19km from Crespina. Ryanair offer a large range of flights to Pisa from a number of destinations around the UK, including Birmingham, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Liverpool and London Stansted.