Tuscany represents the perfect destination for all bike enthusiast and for cyclists of all levels. If you or your group are looking for adventures on two wheels in the Tuscan hills, between the most beautiful medieval villages or among the Brunello vineyards, you can choose from many fantastic itineraries. At Podere Salicotto all the bikers...
Are you planning your holiday in Tuscany? The richness of the offerings of this splendid region do not make the choice easy. The places to see are many and all beautiful. So how to choose your ideal holiday in this dream land? What places to visit in Tuscany? How to organize your holiday in Tuscany?...
A slow journey through the magical atmosphere of Tuscany, with romantic landscapes as a background for a wonderful holiday for two. If you are gourmets and want to enjoy relaxing days, then a holiday in the Crete Senesi is what you need. Here are our tips for your holiday in the Crete Senesi, Podere Salicotto...
If you want to discover one of the most spectacular Tuscan fortresses, we suggest you travel to the southern borders of the Val d’Orcia. Following the Via Francigena you will reach Radicofani. The impressive Fortress can be seen from several miles away, overlooking the valley. THE FORTRESS OF RADICOFANI It is a majestic fortress built around the year...
Ferragosto is a big annual holiday in Italy (originally a religious day) and in modern times many Italians celebrate with a day at the beach. It is one day officially, 15th August, but many events happen in the week that it falls in and Italians often base their summer holidays around this date. Spending Ferragosto...
Tuscany is a fabulous show that is renewed every day and the Sienese countryside certainly deserves special attention. A lush countryside that seems painted, plenty of charming villages that scent of medieval times and traditions. A unique land to be enjoyed slowly, between the Val d’Orcia and the Crete Senesi, including excellent wines such as...
We are not exaggerating if we say that Podere Salicotto is located in the most beautiful territory of the world. Just think that within about 40 km from our charming countryhome there are 4 UNESCO heritage sites. Siena is a splendid city and its countryside is full of picturesque villages and stunning landscapes. If you...
The Garden of Villa La Foce is an enchanted place where elegance blends with nature and the landscape that surrounds it. A jewel set among the gentle hills of the Val d’Orcia and the rugged gullies. A magical place rich in history where you could spend hours contemplating beauty. The Garden of Villa La Foce...
The Rocca di Tentennano is an ancient castle that was a strategic checkpoint along the Via Francigena back in the Middle Ages. You can realize at a glance why the ‘Rocca’ was built there at the top of a hill at the edge of the Val d’Orcia, an unchallengeable location. Today the Rocca di Tentennano is no longer a checkpoint along...
Hiking routes in Tuscany, in the Crete Senesi: the best way to discover this corner of paradise. Slowly, step by step, you can enjoy everything that nature has to offer. Tuscany is renowned all over the world for its landscapes and the Crete Senesi area represents a truly unique territory with scenic and suggestive routes. In Tuscany...
