Le Prugnole is not far from the village of Monticchiello, with the town of Pienza (a 10 minute drive) just visible in the distance. This is a beautifully scenic part of Tuscany, fertile and green, a rolling landscape of olive groves, vineyards and meadows dotted with mediaeval hilltop towns, monasteries and ancient fortifications.
Siena, Orvieto, Perugia and Cortona are less than an hour's drive away —
each offering a distinctive view of life in central Italy. Visitors interested
in Renaissance art and architecture have a breathtaking selection of places
to visit, those more interested in pampering themselves can have a massage
at the thermal spa at San Casciano dei Bagni. Florence (one and a half hours)
and Rome (two hours) are both easily reachable by car and make fascinating
day trips.
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This is a marvellous area for gourmets and wine-lovers, lying between the towns of Montalcino and Montepulciano (15 minutes) and not far from the southern reaches of Chianti. There is a dizzying range of fine local wines to choose from and a marvellous hearty cuisine to match. Whether dining in a local trattoria (there are dozens of restaurants within half an hour's drive) or buying wild boar sausages at a village market, your taste buds are guaranteed a treat!
If you are looking for a more active holiday, there are numerous sporting activities available. The rolling countryside is perfect for long walks or cycling and there are a range of water sports available at Lake Trasimeno, which lies to the east in the province of Perugia, Umbria.
