tuscany holiday agritourism - Farmhouse in Chianciano Terme, Italy

Chianciano Terme: FOR WARMTH & WELLNESS

Situated more than 500m above sea level, the celebrated Tuscan spa resort of Chianciano Terme is inextricably linked to the Italian (well, ancient Roman, more like) concept of benessere. In simple terms, this means well being and that is what visitors to Chianciano Terme look for in it numerous spas and wonderful climate. In fact, Chianciano Terme can trace its history back to the 5th century BC and the Etruscans, who built a temple dedicated to the god of good health where the newer quarter of Chianciano (the Terme section) stands today.

Rapidly developing into one of Tuscany’s more popular tourist destinations, Chianciano Terme lures travellers with its spas, natural parks and high-quality accommodation facilities. The mineral water at Chianciano is enriched with healing elements, as the world knows, but the resort also offers plenty in the way of natural beauty. Surrounded by hills with woods of oak, beech wood, ilex and chestnut, blessed with a mild climate and healthy environment, Chianciano Terme boasts large amounts of greenery spread across its spa parks, public gardens, villas and hotels.

With over 250 hotels, Chianciano can accommodate plenty of tourists, no matter what their budgets. The resort is also the starting point for excursions to the gorgeous surrounding locations like Pienza, Montepulciano, Sarteano, Chiusi, Cetona, San Casciano dei Bagni, Sinalunga, Torrita de Siena and Trequanda. Also fairly close by are Italy's famed tourist destinations of Siena, Florence, Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, Viterbo and Rome.

But of course, the chief attractions of Chianciano are its spas, which are reputed to cleanse the liver by increasing bile secretion. That Chianciano’s water had miraculous healing powers became well known during Roman times, when the Emperor Horace visited the area on the advice of his physician in the 1st century BC. With their ritualistic fondness for baths, the Romans built luxurious villas near the thermal springs.

Today, Chianciano Terme comprises two distinct areas: Chianciano Vecchia (the ancient quarter) is located atop a small hill. The Porta Rivellini, a fine Renaissance structure, is the main gateway into the town at the end of the Via Dante. The modern quarter or Terme, centred round the thermal springs, stretches northward along the Vale della Liberta towards the older city.

The Terme section has acquired a reputation as one of Europe’s finest health resorts, and houses such spas as Acqua Santa, Acqua Fucoli, Acqua Silene, Acqua Santissima, and Acqua Sant’Elena. Chianciano’s best hotels are also located in the Terme section, and we have all the low-down on Chianciano accommodation right here. Would you care for a visit?

TUSCANY FARMHOUSE: STAY IN A RURAL IDYLL

How would you like to spend your holidays in a recently restored traditional farmhouse in Tuscany, with comfortable, fully furnished rooms, modern bathrooms and kitchen? Wouldn’t you like it even better if the farmhouse were to be situated in a panoramic position surrounded by the dazzling Tuscan countryside? Even better, imagine the farmhouse to be situated in a little medieval town in the Tuscan province of Arezzo. In front of the house there is a garden where you can eat and relax in the open air, and actually organise a barbeque!

Imagination? Not really, because we have carefully selected a large number of farmhouses in Tuscany where you can stay during your vacation. The farmhouses of our choice offer you every modern amenity while giving you a taste of rural Tuscan life, and most of them are impeccably restored old buildings that take you back in time to medieval Italy.

Our Tuscany holiday farmhouses are mostly located in charming and historic villages. We offer you the best of agritourism in Tuscany, as well as opportunities to go mountain biking, jogging, and trekking through some truly spectacular landscapes. Besides, you have a wide range of true blue Tuscan delicacies to choose from, and your pick of the best wines that this celebrated wine-producing region can offer.

And for those with a historical bent of mind, we offer Tuscan farmhouse holidays in Il Piastrino, which is situated in Vinci, birthplace of the celebrated Leonardo da Vinci, on one of the hills of the Chianti region in the heart of Tuscany amidst cypresses and olives groves. The old farmhouse, which has been transformed into holiday accommodations, is beautifully furnished and offers all the comforts you could ask for.

These are mere samplers. We have a truly wide rang of farmhouse accommodations waiting for you, and would love you to look over our selection before choosing the one you want to stay in. we provide direct access to the Tuscany holiday farmhouse of your choice, and invite you to visit us without delay. Our farmhouses are located in every region of Tuscany, and wherever you go, you will find farmhouse accommodation near one of Tuscany’s famous cities. So what are you waiting for? Book your Tuscany farmhouse holidays today!

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