Nearby attractions & excursions:
I Pietrai are inside the renowned Wine Trail of the Etrurian Coast among beautiful landscapes, medieval villages and excellent eno-gastronomical offers. Of particular note, for their charming appearance, the villages of Casale Marittimo, Castagneto Carducci e Bolgheri, all very nearby. There are many cultural and recreational offerings within a few kilometers from I Pietrai, among which VolterraTeatro , exhibits and theatre shows at Castello Pasquini in Castiglioncello, and the opera festival of Massa Marittima. The area around Cecina and the coast offers many other possibilities for adults and children. Year-round you may find interesting activities in the 3 villages of Guardistallo, Casale Marittimo and Montescudaio such as concerts, open-air movies and popular festivities.
We are also at a short distance from the sea (20 min by car) where you will find both sandy or rocky beaches, in a typical Mediterranean landscape.
Other destinations:
In 1-2 hours by car, you will comfortably reach the islands (Capraia, Elba) and many of Tuscany's art cities, including Pisa, Siena, Florence, Volterra, San Gimignano, Colle d'Elsa, Certosa di Calci, Montecatini val di Cecina, Massa Marittima, etc...
Other attractions include the park system of Parchi della Val di Cornia (nature, archeology and ancient mines), the Calidarium thermal baths (of roman origin) in Venturina, and further along (but not to be missed) the fantastic world of the Giardino dei Tarocchi in Capalbio.
Nature lovers will enjoy many opportunities for walks, trekking, cycling and horse-riding. We will gladly provide you with any further suggestions, advice and directions.
About our farm:
The farm produces primarily cereals (wheat, barley) and extra-virgin olive oil. We also have a vineyard producing red and white wines from typical Chianti varietals (wine is for private use only). Next to the house we maintain a nice fruit garden with plum, apple, peach, apricot, pear, fig, persimmon and lemon trees, and we offer guests house-made preserves. On our estate, we also have walnut, chestnut and almond trees. Depending on the season, you may witness diverse farm activities such as harvesting, grape-picking and olive-picking.
Lots of interesting fauna can be easily observed right on our property such as wildboars, roe deers, foxes, crested porcupines, land tortoises, badgers as well as many interesting birds (including the rare hoop and the curious and colorful European bee-eaters)
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