The Tuscany is one of the most beautiful regions of Italy and some areas in particular are really lovely. Discover one of the flagships of this wonderful land, the Val d'Orcia.
The Val d'Orcia is positioned South of the city of Siena and is characterized by a unique beauty at times breathtaking. Hills dotted with cypress trees, solitary churches through the fields, picturesque villages and a series of landscapes that Tuscany is famous worldwide. It's heaven on Earth, where to find an atmosphere of idyllic tranquility.
-
One of the most notorious of the Val d'Orcia is definitely Montalcino. Here a huge medieval fortress dominates the Valley and welcomes the wine lovers who come to the area to enjoy the local specialities-the famous wine Brunello di Montalcino.
-
Another obligatory stop is San Quirico d'Orcia. Along one of the most beautiful roads of Tuscany, the SP14, you arrive in this quiet town with charm. Even the surrounding San Quirico, with its fields of corn and poppies and the rows of Cypress, is unique and is in fact one of Tuscany's most photographed panoramas.
- Around San Quirico d'Orcia is a refined SPA Resort where you can enjoy a relaxing break in quality. The renowned Spa Resort ADLER THERMAE, accommodation and five star spais the ideal place for phases with highly competent staff. Here you can try out the exclusive detoxifying and healing rituals including wine therapy route, is one of a kind. After living enjoyed relaxing local SPA is ready to get back on the road!
- Don't miss to visit to Bagno Vignoni, a village just a few kilometres from San Quirico d'Orcia. The heart of this enchanting borghetto sees the ancient buildings surrounding a large pool of thermal water in which the stone houses reflected thus creating a truly magical effect.
But it doesn't stop there, unable to pass up another Pearl of the Val d'Orcia!
-
Pienza, which is a small and charming town famous for the beauty of the architecture for the typical cheese produced by local businesses.
To be won over by the grandeur of this territory and its enchanting landscapes is easy and to enjoy all this beauty down there is a trick: do not rush and let go to the slow rhythms of Tuscany!
Map