Hills and countryside in Italy

Nature and landscapes

Hills and countryside in Italy

Undecided between seaside or mountains? Choose a countryside holiday. The countryside and rolling Italian hills are the ideal place for walks or cycling adventures. Rural landscapes are ideal for those who wish to switch off and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and breathe in clean air.

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Bugnara

Bugnara

At an altitude of almost 600 metres, at the foot of Colle Rotondo, stands Bugnara, surrounded by hills and forests, dominating the entire Peligna Valley from its position. Bugnara is an ancient village, which developed mainly in the Middle Ages and has seen a succession of noble families who have left architectural traces of great value in the town: a symbol of this past is the Ducal Castle, whose ruins still seem to control the entire territory. Finally, worth seeing while strolling through the pretty old town centre are the ruins of megalithic walls and fortifications, the Church of S. Maria della Neve, the Church of S. Maria degli Angeli, the Palazzo dei Papi, the Palace of Baron Alesi dei Paparelli and the Church of the Madonna del SS. Rosario.

Abruzzo, Bugnara

Cycling tourism

Umbria's artistic and landscape treasures by bike

Umbria's artistic and landscape treasures by bike

The Medici Villas in Tuscany

The Medici Villas in Tuscany

Tours and experiences

Trips into the countryside starting from Rome

Trips into the countryside starting from Rome

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Castelnuovo Berardenga

The village of Castelnuovo is located in an area rich in history and beauty: arriving in the village, on one side you can admire the hills laden with the vineyards of the Sienese Chianti, and on the other you can find the lands 'of Berardenga', named after the noble Berardo, who lived in the 10th century, lands where the past still tells its story, large and small, in every detail that the eyes encounter. Under the severe gaze of the ancient castle, the remains of which remain today, the panorama stretches out like a map on which to go in search of treasures, perhaps by bicycle: the small, white streets, the parish churches, the tiny hamlets, the farms and farmhouses, everything here tells a story that, at certain times, seems to have stopped, to give us who observe it time to listen to its voice and let ourselves be carried away.

Toscana, Castelnuovo Berardenga

Montescudaio

Montescudaio

It is a village of great beauty and richness, Montescudaio: its position, which makes it resemble a precious jewel between land and sea, makes it the perfect destination for those who love to lose themselves amidst the enchantment of the waves and the seduction of nature, accompanying their pleasant stay with the unique flavours of the territory. From the Guardiola tower, the village's vantage point, your gaze wanders over the blue sea to the islands of Gorgona and Capraia, and sometimes even as far as the northern tip of Cape Corso, and then sweeps over rows of vines, olive and fruit trees. This is a generous land, so much so that Montescudaio is part of the national associations of Wine Cities, Oil Cities and Bread Cities. And when one's gaze returns to the town, one is enchanted by the characteristic hovels with their roofs covered in typical Tuscan tiles and by the traces of the medieval past, such as the Civic Tower, the ancient access point to the town. A town waiting to be discovered, perhaps at the slow pace of times gone by.

Toscana, Montescudaio

Casole d'Elsa

Casole d'Elsa

At the end of a route that makes you fall in love with the beauty of the Val d'Elsa hills, among olive groves and rows of vines, you can see the ancient castle of Casole, the symbol of this ancient village balanced between history and art. Entering the centre, a must-see is the Palazzo della Propositura, which today houses the Civic Archaeological Museum and the Collegiate Church, to then reach the Rocca, today the seat of the Town Hall and the Museum of the City, and from there climb up to its Small Tower: the view from up here is enchanting and the gaze rests on the farmhouses and parish churches, and reaches out to caress the hills and valleys of the surrounding area, a small paradise to be discovered and experienced. Before saying goodbye to this splendid land, a must-visit is the hamlet of Monteguidi, where the writer Carlo Cassola set his novel La ragazza di Bube (The Girl fromube): a journey through time, a journey of emotions and poetry.

Toscana, Casole d'Elsa

Casale Marittimo

Casale Marittimo

A few kilometres from the sea, in an area of very ancient origins, lies Casale Marittimo: the Etruscans had in fact already settled in this area, as the many finds that archaeological excavations have brought to light testify. Life here, however, was not easy for a long time, due to the unhealthy air of the marshes and the constant incursions of pirates, but the situation changed radically in the 19th century, thanks above all to the reclamation of the coastal marshland. Today, the area guarantees the village an excellent quality of life, amidst the sea, pinewoods and tranquillity: travellers will be welcomed among its natural and architectural beauties, such as the ancient Clock Tower and the Camarlingo house, one of the oldest in the village, and will end their visit in one of the village's wine shops, where they can enjoy an excellent glass of local white wine, perhaps accompanied by the typical cantuccini biscuits.

Toscana, Casale Marittimo

accona desert

Accona desert

A place of rare beauty, among “biancane” and “calanchi” The province of Siena is world-famous for its hills, where you can find picturesque villages and cultivated vineyards. But this area is also home to a place of rare beauty often off the beaten tourist track. We’re talking about the Accona Desert, a desert area known as the Crete Senesi, between the municipalities of Asciano, Buonconvento and Montalcino. In the distant Pliocene epoch, this area was submerged under the Tyrrhenian Sea and the prevailing colour today is linked precisely to the layer of clay that formed between 2.5 and 4.5 million years ago. Today, visitors to the Accona Desert will find themselves exploring an almost lunar landscape, in which the whitish-coloured earth reliefs, known as “biancane”, alternate with furrows created by water erosion, so-called “calanchi”. Looking for the best way to visit this unique landscape in Italy? You can discover the origins of this area and admire the most scenic spots, which become all the more spectacular under the sun’s rays, by walking along the recently opened “Le Biancane di Leonina” nature trail.

Toscana, Asciano

Vittorio Veneto

Vittorio Veneto

Village rich in history surrounded by vineyards The name is reminiscent of the battle that ended the Italian-Austrian hostilities during the First World War. Vittorio Veneto is a municipality in the province of Treviso, halfway between Venice and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The city has no real centre, having been formed by the merger of two separate localities: Serravalle and Ceneda. However, it has numerous squares and palaces to visit. One of them is Piazza Flaminio, which is overlooked by 19th-century buildings. For lovers of nature walks, who do not want to miss an excursion surrounded by greenery, we recommend a stop at the Grotte del Caglieron, located in Breda di Fregona a few kilometres from Vittorio Veneto. Along the way, you will discover streams, suspended footbridges, small waterfalls and dense vegetation. All very impressive. Another route to try is the Prosecco and Colli Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Wine Road, discovering the world-famous vineyards and sparkling wines.

Veneto, Vittorio Veneto

Perano

Perano

Nature is the essence of the identity of Perano, a small village enclosed in a charming, verdant landscape that conveys a sense of peace and serenity due to its silence and majestic presence. A village that unites this authentic beauty of the area with a blend of art, culture and spirituality, Perano welcomes visitors with its small houses, buildings that tell its story, but above all with the genuine hospitality of its inhabitants. This is the perfect place for those in search of a timeless destination, immersed in greenery and with the slow pace of everyday life as it once was. Finally, not to be missed, in the locality of San Tommaso, is the monumental oak tree, about 300 years old, majestic and wise, near which you can stop, perhaps for a picnic under its splendid foliage.

Abruzzo, Perano

Penne

Penne

Stretching over four hills, Penne lies at an equal distance between the Adriatic and the Gran Sasso, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding heights, the woods, the olive groves that cover the hills and the rivers that run through the flatter areas. Through the Lago di Penne nature reserve, the town is the gateway to the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park. A pre-Roman town, ancient capital of the Italic Vestini population, it is known as the 'City of Bricks' for its constant use in all buildings and the remains of some flooring. Its spiritual essence is marked by close ties with St. Francis of Assisi: at the entrance to Penne, a monument dedicated to the Saint stands where the first Franciscan church in Abruzzo was erected, and in the centre of the town, a plaque commemorates his passage in 1216.

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