You’re currently reading the Greve in Chianti Tuscany blog but I thought I might summarise some of the more important information distributed throughout the Greve in Chianti website at www.greve-in-chianti.com. Greve in Chianti is the largest town in the Chianti Classico wine zone, an area that corresponds to the oval-shaped territory lying between Florence and […]
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Looking for a good self-catering villa in Chianti, Tuscany
Now that the year end celebrations are long over, many of you who are planning a trip to Tuscany will no doubt be looking for a good self-catering villa in Chianti, Tuscany. Actually, you are probably looking for a vacation apartment in a farmhouse rather than a true villa (see my post on the difference […]
Place to stay in Greve in Chianti
As the new year begins, a great many visitors planning their vacation in Tuscany will be looking for a place to stay in Greve in Chianti and we have an excellent selection of villas, farmhouse apartments, village apartments and B&Bs for you. Greve is the gateway to the Chianti area and being located more or […]
Family-friendly accommodations in Tuscany
We’ll soon be into the Tuscan vacation booking season and many of you who are planning your next visit will be looking for family-friendly accommodations in Tuscany. The first thing to know is that Italians love children! Families always bring the kids when they eat out at a restaurant and most vacation accommodations welcome children. […]
Farmstay rooms and apartment with swimming pool high in the Chianti hills
At any time of the year, there’s no better base for your vacation in Tuscany than farmstay rooms or an apartment with swimming pool high in the Chianti hills. Podere Torre is a small agriturismo that offers exactly that! This agriturismo is located 3 km from Greve in Chianti, more or less at the midpoint […]
B&B accommodations for 2 or 3 persons in Chianti
The Chianti region of Tuscany is famous for its rural Bed and Breakfast vacation accommodations. Among the first to be established near Greve in Chianti was “Le Cetinelle” which offers B&B accommodation for 2 or 3 persons in Chianti and also a double ot triple vacation apartment. “Le Cetinelle” enjoys the great advantage of being […]
Vacation accommodation for two people in Chianti
Today I want to introduce you to a beautiful vacation accommodation for two people in Chianti in the form of an exquisite half-house apartment located just outside the wall of the fortified village of Montefioralle. This picturesque village is situated 2.5 km from Greve in Chianti, halfway between Florence and Sienna. Casa Forese consists of […]
Vacation villa in Tuscany: Villa Albertina near Montespertoli
Today we feature Villa Albertina, a luxury vacation villa situated in the Tuscan countryside near Montespertoli, Certaldo, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa and San Casciano Val di Pesa, 37 km from Florence on the border of the Chianti Classico wine zone of Tuscany. We offer 5 air conditioned bedrooms, all with a private bathroom, and can […]
Wine tasting in Chianti
For very many visitors to this part of Tuscany, wine tasting in Chianti will be one of the pleasures of their stay. The Chianti Classico wine zone forms a more or less oval area between Florence and Sienna packed with vineyards and wineries, many of which offer tastings of their own wines. These are marked […]
What to see at Castello di Montefioralle
Tuscany and particularly Chianti are dotted with small fortified hamlets which are often huddled around the ruins of a castle keep. These picturesque villages reflect a thousand years of conflict over land that came to an end only with the hegemony of cities such as Florence over their smaller adversaries, in this case, Sienna. The […]
Bed and Breakfast in Chianti
Everyone knows about the wonderful agriturismi in Chianti, but it’s less well known that you can easily find an excellent Bed and Breakfast in Chianti. These B&Bs are available both in villages and towns, and out in the country, including on working farms. For those who don’t plan to cook at home, a Bed and […]
Owner-direct vacation rentals in Chianti
Our website offers owner-direct vacation rentals in Chianti. This means that to reserve your accommodations, you make contact directly with the accommodation owner via the web page or web site describing the vacation rental. Based on experience, we consider this to be the best way for visitors to Chianti to find the property most closely […]
What to see in Chianti, things to do in Tuscany
So you’re planning a vacation in Chianti, Italy? Great idea! Now your question is, “What to see in Chianti?” Here we provide a few hints on things to see and things to do in this beautiful and interesting part of Tuscany. Vineyards and wine – Chianti is synonymous (literally!) with wine and visiting a winery […]
What to see in Greve in Chianti
Everyone knows that the Chianti Classico wine region is the centre, oenological and in many other respects, of Tuscany. It is formed by the beautiful Chianti hills and valleys lying between Florence and Sienna. And the centre of Chianti Classico? That’s the charming little town of Greve in Chianti! Greve, as it is usually known, […]
Things to do in Chianti
This entire website is devoted to where to stay in Chianti and things to do in Chianti. We have summarised some of the main things to do here and will be expanding on those subject areas in more detail. Don’t forget, if you’re staying in the Chianti countryside you’ll rarely be more than a one […]
Chianti Tourist Information and Chianti Tourism Guide
We’ve been publishing Chianti tourist information on www.greve-in-chianti.com since 1997 and via the blog you’re reading right now, we’re constantly adding to what is effectively part of the most comprehensive Chianti Tourism Guide on the internet, with over two hundred subsidiary websites. So bookmark this Chianti tourist information site because new and interesting tourist information […]
Greve Museum of Sacred Art
There are a number of small museums of religious art scattered throughout Chianti. While not calling for a detour, these museums are well worth a visit when you are in the area. Usually, they house minor art works collected together from deconsecrated churches in the area plus more important works that cannot be displayed unprotected […]
Tuscan agriturismo with apartments for 2 to 6 persons
Agriturismo Patrizia Falciani is a Tuscan agriturismo with apartments for 2 to 6 persons, and is one of the longest established agriturismi in the area of Greve in Chianti. The seven self-catering apartments each have a small private terrace or garden for dining al fresco and all have access to the swimming pool. There are […]