Pian delle More

The guests of the facility have several leisure opportunities, few kilometres away it is possible to go on relaxing excursions in the woods, along marked paths where there are restored sources and old “seccatoi” (dry rooms) which have been readapted and are usable as rest and picnic areas. The roads in the wood can be covered on foot, by bike (it is advisable to book before arrival) or on horse. At the riding centre situated 300 m. from the agritourism it is in fact possible to book horse rides or original horse riding lessons on animals with no bit and with light saddles.

Just two kilometres away it is possible to visit the medieval hamlet of Sassetta where you can find the necessary facilities such as the chemist, grocer, bar, newsagent, doctor, restaurants and pizzerias. During summer interesting cultural and culinary initiatives are organized. In the month of October the chestnut, wood thrush and polenta festivals take place and you can taste dishes prepared with wild boar, mushrooms and chestnuts according to ancient local recipes.
Very interesting to visit are also the other medieval villages of the area, such as Castagneto Carducci, Suvereto, Campiglia, Bolgheri and Bibbona, architecturally intact and with old time charm. In each of these villages summer is a succession of open air concerts, exhibitions, street shows, local products tasting and many more events.
Costa degli Etruschi on the contrary is famed for the sea and its beaches. From the fine sandy beaches of San Vincenzo, Baratti, Castagneto Carducci, Bibbona, Parco della Sterpaia to the crystal clear water rocky beaches of Buca delle Fate (Baratti), Castiglioncello and Quercianella. Many of the coastal towns have obtained the blue flag for the quality of water. Furthermore, in this zone besides tourist areas with baths and beach umbrellas, many spacious free beaches still exist right by the sea, with pinewoods and Mediterranean maquis. Very picturesque are the Parco di Rimigliano and that of Sterpaia and the pinewood that links Marina di Bibbona to Cecina.

Of course it is possible to do all the most typical sports like sailing, diving, snorkeling, surfing and windsurfing and to rent boats for excursions of one ore more days to the Isola d'Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago. Of great interest are also Val di Cornia's theme parks, in particular San Silvestro archaeological mining park where, besides the ruins of the Rocca di San Silvestro (medieval mining village) you can visit, accompanied by an experienced guide, the remains of Campiglia's mines and, on board a narrow gauge train, go through the Lanzi Temperino tunnel, following the minerals route. The many initiatives for children are fun. In the archaeological park of Baratti and Populonia you can visit the Etruscan necropolis, the acropolis with the temples, the thermal buildings and the medieval monastery of San Quirico.
The torch lit theatre and concert evenings are really fascinating. Finally, it is advisable to visit (booking in advance) the most prestigious wine cellars of the area.
On the gastronomic side restaurants quality is generally good, in same cases excellent. To relax you can spend an evening at the Calidario, the thermal pond with 36 degrees water or experience a wellness path at one of the thalassotherapy centres. For the little ones do not miss the aquapark in Marina di Cecina, water park with swimming pools and slides of various heights and dimensions and the Cavallino Matto, amusement park in Marina di Castagneto.

Cyclotoursim lovers can only please themselves choosing among the itineraries; the roads of the area are so quiet and the landscape contexts are beautiful, with interesting slopes.

Finally, the holiday home makes and ideal starting point for one day trips to Tuscany's main art cities, in less than two hours you can reach Pisa, Florence, Siena, San Giminiano, Volterra, Lucca.

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