Make a holiday home, cottage or farmhouse in Roccalbegna, Italy your home away from home

The beautiful rural ‘comune’ of Roccalbegna is situated in the Grosseto area of Tuscany, in central Italy. This is the perfect holiday getaway spot for enjoying self catering accommodation in a rural setting, even though there are plenty of interesting villages and towns to visit nearby. Staying in Roccalbegna accommodation would appeal to visitors of all ages, families, and couples.

Things to do on holiday in Roccalbegna, Italy

Holidaying in self catering accommodation in Roccalbegna you can enjoy as much or as little as you please. Being situated in the heart of the Tuscany countryside means there are plenty of wonderful views of hilltops and rolling fields to admire when sitting back on your private patio. Much of the accommodation on offer in the Roccalbegna area is situated within traditionally restored farmhouses or cottages, really helping to add to the Tuscan flavour of your holiday.

Having changed little in hundreds of years Roccalbegna lets visitors experience a traditionally rural way of life. The village has plenty for your everyday needs with two grocery stores that stock plenty for cooking back at your self catering accommodation. There is also a bar and a restaurant, a bank, chemist and post office.

Places to visit on holiday in Roccalbegna, Italy

If you only want to venture a short way from your accommodation in Roccalbegna you will still find there’s plenty enough to see in the village itself. The comune’s namesake is the large rock which stands over the village and the River Albegna. Fortifications include the 13th century Cassero Senese and outside the village is the Castle of (Castello di) Triana. You can also visit the Romanesque-Gothic church of Saint Peter and Paul which dates from the 13th to 14th centuries.

Visitors who want to spend a day trip away from their Roccalbegna accommodation have plenty more places to visit nearby too. The city of Grosseto is not far, and here you’ll find the impressive Cathedral, the Medicean Walls, and Palazzo Aldobrandeschi, amongst others. The UNESCO World Heritage Listed city of Siena is within easy reach too, and even Pisa, Florence and Rome could be close enough for a day trip. Or visit the beautiful beaches of the Tuscany coast.

The weather in Roccalbegna, Italy

With a climate best described as Mediterranean, self catering accommodation in Roccalbegna is perfect for visiting all year round. Summers are warm and sunny, and from May through to October the daytime average highs range from 17C up to 25C. Winters are mild to cool, presenting the ideal opportunity to snuggle up around the fire in your cottage or farmhouse!

Flights to Roccalbegna, Italy

There are several choices for getting to your Roccalbegna accommodation by air. As the village is situated roughly half way between Rome and Pisa either of these city’s airports could be used and perhaps your choice would come down to availability and price. Major airlines fly to both, as well as budget airlines, easyJet and Ryanair.