Surroundings e informations

SURROUNDINGS &
TOURIST INFORMATION

La Poggiolaia is surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Renaissance paintings. Infinite gradations of colors will amaze our guests at every footstep. You may walk or ride through endless fields of sunflowers and gravel paths surrounded by rows of cypresses. You can immerse yourself in history, studying paintings and frescoes. You can visit the wonderful churches and museums of Florence and Siena, just 20 and 15 miles away. Tuscany is known also for its delicious food. Just a few miles down the hill you can dine in one of the local Tuscan restaurants of Certaldo.

This medieval hilltop town, surrounded by red brick walls, is the birthplace of the poet and writer Boccaccio, author of “The Decameron”. At La Poggiolaia you can taste and buy the excellent Chianti wine as well as the Olive Oil produced by the owners. The views over the countryside are wide and open, and from the swimming pool you can admire a wonderful panorama with the towers of San Gimignano in the background.. This is also the perfect place to read your favorite book in peace.