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Tucked into the scenic countryside between Florence and Siena is the medieval town of Barberino Val d’Elsa. Part of the Chianti wine making region, Barberino Val d’Elsa would be an excellent stop off on your exploration of the area. Stay in a luxury villa in the Chianti area where you can easily drive in a rented car to Barberino Val d’Elsa.

The well preserved town is elliptical in shape with two main streets crossing through its centre. There may not be any museums or particular tourist attractions but tourists are sure to enjoy walking through the Siena facing gate of the town and walk along Via Francesco da Barberino.

Situated in the famous wine-making region of Chianti in Tuscany is the charming hilltop town of Castellina in Chianti.

This small commune has a lot to offer tourists and can easily be reached as it lies along the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena. Florence is only 35 kilometres north of Castellina in Chianti and Siena is around 15 kilometres south-east of it.

Book into a luxury villa in Chianti where you can indulge in the finest accommodation, food, wine and scenery this area of Tuscany has to offer!

Castellina in Chianti dates back to Etruscan times but during the bitter territorial feuds between Florence and Siena several centuries ago, it was savagely destroyed and rebuilt on many occasions. Each time it was built with stronger defensive walls in the hope of protecting it in the future.

Visit the delicious ‘Frittelle Festival’ in Montefioralle on 15th and 16th March to try lots of tasty treats! Frittelle are delicious fried rice cakes that are cooked in a huge cauldron of oil in the main square of the village.

This charming event attracts hundreds of people from nearby towns and villages as well as curious tourists who want to try this exceptionally tasty snack so why not come along for yourself and savour its rich flavour?

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Greve in Chianti, only four kilometres from Montefioralle where you can experience the festive season here in March!

If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year, be sure to stop off in the glamorous wine making region of Chianti. Take your pick from a selection of exciting Chianti day trips that we describe in related articles or why not go on all three!

This one takes you firstly through the welcoming town of Castellina in Chianti. Not far from Siena, this town dates back to Etruscan times and is home to a magnificent remnant of this glorious ancient civilisation.

Visit the Etruscan caves of Montecalvario, sitting right in the middle of the Chianti district to learn more!

Book a wonderful holiday villa in Chianti to relax in after your exciting days of exploration. You will be surrounded with superb views and a peacefulness away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

The pretty town of Gaiole in Chianti is a welcoming little place, full of lovely things to see and do.

Only eleven kilometres from Radda in Chianti, tourists can enjoy a visit to this enchanting place by going on one of several exciting day trips we’ve described within this Tuscan district.

Reading a few of our related articles can help inspire a thorough exploration of Chianti and all it has to offer.

Come and stay in a marvellous vacation villa in Chianti where you can be close to all the action!

The views that surround you will be breath-taking, no matter where you are in this wine making region. And it goes without saying the food and wine here is like tasting a little bit of heaven!