Vecchienna is located at 30 min from the sea and the Etruscan coast and the natural reserve of Rimigliano, and surrounded by many typical medieval small cities and hamlets worth visiting. There are plenty of possibilities for hiking and cycling. And of course, you will be able to enjoy Tuscan wine and food in the inexpensive trattorias.
The beautiful and sunny Mediterranean sea is just half an hour away.
We recommend San Vincenzo (35 minutes) and the Rimigliano Natural Park, a protected seaside area with endless sandy beaches, where the dunes are covered with juniper, myrtle, and mastic trees.
Just nearby you will find the small fishing habour of Baratti and its Etruscan archeological park (40 minutes).
Along the coast, you'll find numerous restaurants and beach bars where you can enjoy typical seafood dishes.
Explore the Tuscan hills on foot or by bike, amidst forests, olive groves, and breathtaking views.
There are many great hiking and biking possibilities in the “Alta Val di Cecina”, around Monterotondo Marittimo and towards the sea.
Numerous marked trails have been created, some around Vecchienna.
Tennis court available in Sasso Pisano (10 minutes away).
Relax in the famous thermal baths of Venturina or Saturnia, renowned for their healing waters. You can endulge yourself either to the hot waters of the nearby resort of Calidario - Terme Etrusche (30 min away).
You can also discover the place where geothermal energy, a renewable energy source, was first used!
To do this, you can visit Sasso Pisano (10 minutes away) and the Etruscan thermal baths called "Bagnone," as well as the Parco delle Biancane, a magical place where you can admire steam rising from the ground. You can also visit the Geothermal Museum in Larderello (20 minutes away).
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Discover the surrounding medieval villages as well as the historic towns of Volterra, San Gimignano, and Massa Marittima.
Monterotondo Marittimo (5 minutes from San Giuseppe) or Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina (20 minutes) are typical Tuscan medieval villages just waiting for you.
In Massa Marittima (30 minutes), don't miss this magnificent town with its 13th-century cathedral and numerous museums.
The city of Pisa and its airport are about an hour away.
The region is famous for its wines (Bolgheri, Suvereto, etc.) and its typical Tuscan cuisine: charming rustic restaurants serve local dishes at incredibly low prices.
A wine tasting in Suvereto, at the superb Petra winery, designed by renowned architect Mario Botta (20 minutes away), is a must.
