Looking for somewhere in Tuscany that offers everything a tourist could possibly want to see and do, all in one area? Then take a few days to enjoy the delights that Val di Cecina has to offer you including a wide range of charming towns, villages and hamlets, a rich history, a huge collection of archaeological remains and of course, that typical warm Tuscan welcome! Visitors have a fantastic choice of exclusive holiday villas to rent during their relaxing break in the Val di Cecina which offers superb panoramic views wherever they look!
The Valley covers a large area of different communities, some of which have earned the prestigious Orange Flag award for their authentically preserved communities and great tourism attractions and services.
The Valley covers a large area of different communities, some of which have earned the prestigious Orange Flag award for their authentically preserved communities and great tourism attractions and services.
The entire Val di Cecina consists of the towns and villages of Casale Marittimo, Volterra, Castelnuovo, Castellina Marittima, Bibbona Riparbella, Pomarance, Guardistallo, Montescudaio, Montecatini Val di Cecina, Monteverdi and parts of Radicondoli, Casole d’Elsa and Cecina Livorno. Many of these exciting places have been discussed in related articles and would make for a few excellent day trips during your stay here.
View one of the best art and archeologically collections dating from Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance times in the Guarnacci Etruscan museum of Volterra and get a fascinating insight into how different civilisations lived and thrived in Val di Cenina.
View one of the best art and archeologically collections dating from Etruscan, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance times in the Guarnacci Etruscan museum of Volterra and get a fascinating insight into how different civilisations lived and thrived in Val di Cenina.
Visit Montecatini Val di Cecina, a beautiful medieval village built under the remains of what was once a glorious fortress. There’s a wonderful health and beauty spa here that offers relaxing pampering treatments for the weary traveller. Afterwards, enjoy a thrilling tour into a deep dark natural formed cave in the nearby mountains, full of stalactites, stalagmites, pools and wells. Tickets are only €4.50 for this amazing experience!
Head to the steaming hilltop village of Larderello near Pomarance where the land is literally bursting with geothermal energy. Steam gushes up from the earth due to intense volcanic activity taking place beneath the tectonic plate here.
Tourists can enjoy the benefits of this as there are many deliciously warm mineral rich thermal pools they can soak in for a few hours. These waters are said to have miraculous healing properties and are the perfect way to revive you during your trails around Val di Cecina.
Wherever you decide to go during your holiday to this picturesque area, you can be sure that you will bring home many treasured memories from it!
Head to the steaming hilltop village of Larderello near Pomarance where the land is literally bursting with geothermal energy. Steam gushes up from the earth due to intense volcanic activity taking place beneath the tectonic plate here.
Tourists can enjoy the benefits of this as there are many deliciously warm mineral rich thermal pools they can soak in for a few hours. These waters are said to have miraculous healing properties and are the perfect way to revive you during your trails around Val di Cecina.
Wherever you decide to go during your holiday to this picturesque area, you can be sure that you will bring home many treasured memories from it!
