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Chianti Travel Guide

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The Chianti is an area of Tuscany, Italy made famous by the grape vine and wine of the same name.

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  • Ristoro Di Lamole, [1]. It has a wide balcony with panoramic views out over the hills, and depending on the time of year you will get a great sunset as you eat. The staff speak good english, and the customers are a mix of locals and Americans, with a few British as well. A starter, main and bottle of local vintage wine will cost around 30 Euros per head, plus tip, and they won't let you leave until you've made a serious dent on the bottle of complimentary limoncello.

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  • Ostello del Chianti ( Chianti youth hostel ), Via Roma, 137 50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa FI, PH +390558050265 Fax +390558065039 [5] A clean, comfortable and friendly hostel very convenientely situated right in the heart of Tuscany, within easy reach of Florence, Siena, Sangimignano and the renowned Chianti area. doubles 31,00 euros ensuite 40,00 euros Dorms 14,00 euros
  • Gavillaccio, Gavillaccio.it, Loc. Gavillaccio - Gaville - Figline Valdarno - FI - Italy tel. +39 055 9501078 mobile +39 328 0976133 email: arcipelago@gavillaccio.it. Gavillaccio is located in an extremely panoramic area bordering Chianti and is at the centre of an artistic triangle which includes the cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo. Vacationing at Gavillaccio is ideal for those who are interested in complete relaxation in touch with nature and also having the possibility to easily reaching the most important artistic and historical sites of Tuscany and Umbria.

The Chianti zone of Tuscany, which lies between Florence and Siena, offers many possibilities. Agritourism accommodation here is usually less expensive than hotels or pensiones and of course provides the facilities for preparing your own meals.

  • Fattoria Fibbiano, [2], Via Fibbiano, 2- 56030 Terricciola (Pisa), Tel. & Fax +39 0587 635677. Located in the Valdera Park, along the "Route of the Wines of Pisa Hills". The main building that lodge the Agritourism, is a perfect example of the 17th century Tuscany rural construction and it has been renovated, maintaining all the original characters.
  • Tenuta San Carlo, www.tenutasancarlo.com, Strada Provinciale 40 della Trappola 147/a 58046 Marina di Grosseto, (GR) Italia. email: sancarlo@tenutasancarlo.com. Tel. & Fax +39 0564 31016. Situated in the regional park of the area, Parco dell'Uccellina, Tenuta San Carlo is a great example of what it's like to live on an Italian farm. The property is approximately 1,000 acres and has some of the most equisite examples of the flora and fauna of the area such as wildboar, horses, bovine, daini (small deer), foxes, porcupines, turtles, many species of rare Italian birds, pine forests, swamp land, and natural fresh water and salt water beaches.
  • Agritourism in Garfagnana, [3], One of Italy’s best kept secrets Garfagnana can be found in Northwest Tuscany, offers some spectacular scenery and great local cuisine.
  • Villa Torre Rossa, [4], Villa Torre Rossa, in the Florentine hills, ideal for those looking for an apartment in Florence to spend a quiet and relaxing vacation, sourronded by nature (basically the same atmosphere of a farmhouse with deluxe comforts)

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