C
MEDIEVAL VILLAGES
'I cipressi che a Bolgheri alti
e schietti van da San Guido in duplice filar
' with
this poem the famous Italian poet Giosuè Carducci
celebrates the beauty of the street that connects the
sea to the antique village of Bolgheri.
The Etruscan Coast medieval villages are gently set between
the sea and the hills, or are immersed in the countryside,
and have the power of bringing the past to life again.
Suvereto, Campiglia Marittima, Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta,
Bolgheri, they all have paved alleys and quiet churches,
museums and many-towered castles. They create a fairy
itinerary that shows castles, parishes, tiny ancient theatres,
cloisters and villas hidden in the green where each summer
classic music concerts are held. In the harmonic environment
created by Medieval architecture, we also find Roman and
Renaissance evidence that testimony the social and historical
richness of these places.
Web-site:
www.costadeglietruschi.it
NATURAL PARKS
There is a place in Tuscany that
escapes from the mentality of hectic tourism, this place
is called Costa degli Etruschi (Etruscan Coast), far away
from the 'hurrying-up world' that distorts the concepts
of space and time. There is no need to go far away to
find out that we are plunged into Nature because this
is still, in various areas, a virgin territory: its coast
has not gone through crazy cementations and visiting the
country, one can still find the hills and maquis of the
past centuries. You will walk through the trails of the
Etruscan Parks, where no sound of engine has ever disturbed
its nature. Riding a horse, walking or riding a bicycle,
you will discover the soul of this land, genuine and unobtrusive
like its people, fragrant like its grapes and wines, virgin
as its olive oil.
Web-site:
www.parchivaldicornia.it
www.carapax.org
THE ISLANDS
the largest European Marine Park
When the Tyrrhenian Venus emerged from the waves of the
sea, seven gemstones fell from her tiara, and so the Islands
of the Tuscan Archipelago were born. They are Elba, Giglio,
Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Giannutri and Montecristo.
This is the ancient legend of the birth of the Tuscan
Archipelago, extoling the great role played by the sea,
which is the essence of today's National Park.
From legend to science, things change slightly, but the
"gems" remain, the "sisters" remain
seven sisters joined by the sea. During the Archipelago´s
geological history, the movement of the sea, at least
four hundred million years old, has altered the number
and shape of these gems, it has united them and has detached
them from the continent. It has ruled their animal and
vegetable domains; it has determined their history, their
monuments, their customs and traditions.
Web-site:
www.islepark.it
FUN PARKS
We know very well that those who
travel with their children cannot base their holiday only
on culture and nature. Well, kids, there is something
for you too: fun parks where you can spend entire days
without getting bored for even a minute. And for parents:
our assurance that in the evening they will be exhausted!
Web.site:
www.cavallinomatto.it
www.acquavillage.it
www.parcogallorose.it
www.ilgiardinosospeso.it
WELLNESS CENTERS AND THERMAL WATERS
Only 9 km from Agriturismo Costa
Etrusca, Valle Del Sole Thermal Waters (thermal waters
with sulphur, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate) and Calidario
Baths, offer health and wellness treatments.
Another interesting opportunity is offered by Riva Degli
Etruschi Wellness Centre, only 3 km far, a lovely place,
inaugurated in March2004, where it is possible for choose
among a wide range of wellness and 'remise en forme' personalized
programs, such as relax, fitness and beauty treatment.
More than that, you will find the Finnish Sauna, a saliner
emotional Turkish Bath, a vascular trail with a three-temperature
water and two relax rooms with warmed up seats and herb
teas, a fully equipped and large gym.
Web-site:
www.tombolotalasso.it
ART CITIES
If your stay is not too short, you will have the time to visit our world famous art cities. Let's name some of them, indicating how long it takes to reach them by car: VOLTERRA (45 min.), PISA (45 min.) LUCCA (45 min.), SAN GIMIGNANO (1,15 min.), SIENA (1,5 min.), FLORENCE (1,5 min.), ROME (2,5h).
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