Make a self catering villa in Torrito di Siena, Italy your home away from home

Torrito di Siena is in the delightful rural area of Tuscany, surrounded by working farms and vineyards. It is a great area for exploring on foot or by bicycle as well as in the car. The Torrito di Siena restaurants are also excellent, providing delicious locally produced food and wine. Enjoy the quiet surroundings broken only by the sound of sheep bells. Wild flowers are delightful in the early summer and the fiestas are a great way to enjoy local culture.

Things to do in Torrito di Siena, Italy

Just outside the door of your self catering apartment in Torrito di Siena there are some wonderful sights and experiences. Hire bicycles or take a pleasant walk around the terraced hills of old olive trees. Horse riding is also offered in the area and is a great way to experience rural Tuscany.

The restaurants at Torrito di Siena are well known for their local cuisine and wining and dining with the locals is a great experience.

The local outdoor swimming pools are within easy reach of your villa in Torrito di Siena. Take a picnic and sit on the grassy banks in the shade and take an afternoon siesta. The sea is also worth a visit and is about 90 minutes drive away.

Enjoy a Free Spa Treatment! The local hot sulphur springs are popular with locals and visitors alike. Known for their health benefits due to the minerals in the warm waters, the springs are well worth a visit.

Places to visit near Torrito di Siena, Italy

Part of the nearby Iris Origa estate is La Foce. These beautiful gardens are open to the public and a guided tour makes the visit all the more interesting.

Sienna is an important city just 53km north west from your villa in Torrito di Siena. It has some fine architectural treasures including the Cathedral, or Duomo. The Town Square has many fine buildings and is famous for its Palio Horse race. This cultural pageant takes place on July 2nd and August 16th each year. The festival includes many celebrations, ancient costumes, church blessings and feasts.

The ancient city of Florence, known for its architecture and art, is just 98km easy drive from your self catering villa. Art lovers will love the museums, and the rich heritage of art in the many churches in the city. The dome of the Duomo is 600 years old, and it is still the largest brick-built dome in the world. The nearby Campanile (bell tower) and baptistery building are both exceptional works of architecture. A visit to the Ponte Vecchio, lined with shops is another must-see attraction.

Weather in Torrito di Siena, Italy

Winters are mild and summers are long, dry and sunny in Tuscany, which is why holiday villa accommodation in Torrito di Siena is so popular. From April to the end of October temperatures range from 19-32C (66-89F) with a little more rain through the winter months.

Flights to Torrito di Siena, Italy

The nearest airport to your self catering villa in Torrito di Siena is 105km away. The Florence International airport has cheap flights daily from all over Europe. Pisa and Rome airports also offer cheap flight options although they are both about 200km away.