About the area:
Situated in Tuscany, one of the most beautiful regions of Italy, Montaione is a small village 50 km far from the most important cities of art of Tuscany like Florence, Siena and Pisa, while San Gimignano and Volterra can be reached in less than 30 minutes by car. Montaione has ancient origins, is rich in art, history, culture and traditions; as confirmed by some archaeological finds in the surroundings that today is possible to admire in addition to a charming landscape of the Tuscany countryside of the Chianti hills. The territory of Montaione, which is characterized by gentle hills cultivated with chianti vineyards and olive groves, represent the ideal place where to make a travel in Tuscany and to spend a relaxing holiday with the nature.
Culture:
Located in the heart Tuscany, cradle of Italian culture, this resort have a central position in lower Valdarno. For this reason it is near Florence and at the same time not far from Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia and Livorno, which are among the most artistically interesting towns in northern Tuscany. You will find extremely fascinating to visit the medieval towns and villages, such as S. Miniato, Vicopisano, Signa; among the splendid evidences of XIII century architecture are Volterra, S.Giminiano, Monteriggioni and Vinci, which Leonardo was particularly fond of. Last but not least, Certaldo, Boccacio’s birthplace. Visitors can go on various interesting excursions through the Medicean houses of Poggio a Caiano, Artimio and Montelupo Fiorentino; the famous Collodi Park, architectonic and botanic transposition of Pinocchio’s myth, but they must not fail to have some rest in Montecatini, Monsummano, Uliveto and Lucca watering place.
Cookery:
Tuscany is a wonderful dream made of tendrils, olives, with smooth contours outlined by rows of cypresses. In this region you can easily reach either seaside or forest, with its wood flavour, and Mediterranean herbs. The harmony of the landscape can be found every day in the ancient flavours and fragrances of a long-experienced cooking. Tuscan cuisine offers simple dishes such as crostini (something similar to canapé), pappa al pomodoro and other soups belonging to the local country tradition sprinkled with excellent extra-virgin olive oil and peppercorn. And what can be said about the Val di Chiana meat, about the “costata fiorentina” barbecued; pecorini, salami and cold pork meat, sausages whose flavour is heightened by unrivalled, best-known local wines, such as Chianti, Vernaccia, Brunello.
Those who like to be tempted will find out how wonderful opportunities Tuscany can give!
Golf:
Thanks to endless variety of winding country roads, is the right place for those who love cycling holidays or to ride a horse. For those who love Golf, located in the wonderful Tuscan countryside, the 'Castelfalfi Golf Club' give you the opportunity of an 18 holes Golf course (par 73) which is defined as the most difficult golf course in Italy, because the characteristics of the course.
