The Villages near us
Castagneto Carducci
At 4 km
Perched on the hill dominated by the ancient Castello della Gherardesca, Castagneto Carducci is a small and welcoming village composed of narrow alleys, squares, shops and various panoramic points where you can admire the breathtaking view of the countryside and the sea. Full of restaurants, taverns, wine bars and places of historical and artistic interest, such as the House of Giosue Carducci, the Oil Museum, the Square “Piazzale Belvedere”, the Theatre ” Roma”, it’s an short trip from Podere Bagnoli, perfect for an aperitif or a tasty dinner based on typical Tuscan specialties.
Bolgheri
At 15 km
5 km of tree-lined road with majestic and secular cypresses that stand out and lead up to the entrance of the small medieval village of Bolgheri, with its castle, red brick tower, and its narrow streets. The town is located a few steps from the suggestive “Strada del Vino e dell’Olio”, the via Bolgherese, dotted with renowned wineries around the world. The delightful village of Bolgheri invites you to browse through its shops and alleys, to stop in one of its characteristic bars, wine bars or restaurants to enjoy a snack, an ice cream, an aperitif at sunset or a romantic dinner under the stars.
Marina of Castagneto Carducci
At 13 km
Famous for the beautiful and thick pine forest that surrounds the beach and which cools the town during the hot summer, as well as for the wide and well-kept sandy beach and the water,Marina has been certified with the Blue Flag for more than 25 years. In addition to the beaches and pine forests, the inhabited area offers a walk parallel to the coast with shops, restaurants, pizzerias, bars, ice cream parlors, crafts, arcades for children and a rich program of events over the summer, with markets and shows. In its pine forest is the “Cavallino Matto”, the largest Amusement park in Tuscany, a destination for fun for the whole family.
San Vincenzo
At 20 km
Is a modern and lively seaside town with long beaches of fine sand , rich fresh pine forest and a pedestrian area with many shops. The tourist port is very suggestive and an ideal point for departures to the islands of the Tuscan archipelago. The evening and night life here is particularly animated with street bars and clubs and is an ideal place for an aperitif or for after dinner.
the parks near us
Over 20% of the territory of the Etruscan Coast sees parks, protected areas and oases,among these the WWF Oasis of Bolgheri, the Magona Park, the Livorno Hills Park, the oasis “flora and fauna” of the Rimigliano Park, the oasis of “Orti-Bottagone” , the “Sterpaia “and “Montioni”. Fascinating and rich in history are the Archaeological Park of Baratti-Populonia and the Archaeological Park-of San Silvestro, in Venturina. The Parks of the Val di Cornia, on the other hand, tell a thousand-year history that starts with the ancient people of the Etruscans and testify to centuries of mining and metal working.
THE VILLAGES IN THE INLAND
There is beauty in every corner on this Earth… We live in a special area, which combines sea, countryside and enchanting hills. From Podere Bagnoli, once on the Provincial 329, you can easily immerse yourself in the fascinating countryside full of ancient villages, many of which have a sea view, where time seems to stand still : narrow alleys, stone houses, red tile roofs, small squares, churches… each town is unique and particular. Within a few kilometers, connected to each other at a short distance, there are seven small villages to discover:
• Bibbona, within its walls there are enigmas related to the legend of the Holy Grail – 16 km away
• Casale Marittimo, with its stone houses – 19 km
• Montescudaio, associated with the City of Wine, City of Bread and City of Oil – 30 km
• Guardistallo, famous for its theatre ” Bomboniera” – 23 km
• Sassetta, immersed in the chestnut woods – 7 km
• Campiglia Marittima, with its archaeological mining park – 20 km
• Suvereto, medieval village for a dip in the past – 30 km
The cities of art close to us
The four major cities that have made Tuscany famous in the world , Florence, Siena, Lucca and Pisa, are a unique heritage not far from the coast. FLORENCE (130 km) is the city where time stopped between 1300 and 1500. The most incredible forge of ingenuity capable of producing a new culture, today more than ever rich in history and culture. SIENA (154km) rises among the Chianti hills that protect and frame it. Characterized by the historic medieval streets filled with shops and it is famous for the extraordinary “Piazza del Campo”.(= Main square)
LUCCA (99 km) With its walls that surround and enclose it and are themselves a heritage among the most important in Tuscany. PISA (80 km) the Baptistery, the Cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Leaning Tower and the Monumental Cemetery appear in a breathtaking view. For more than a thousand years they have been the symbol of Christianity and the history of Pisa.
