This week we have explored another ‘corner of Italy’ which is Valdera and Val di Cecina. In this article you’ll find a recap of these two weeks dedicated to these areas of Tuscany region of Italy.
Valdera and Val di Cecina compose the Etruscan land between Pisa and Florence, and stretches between the Tyrrhenian coast and the picturesque Tuscan inland where the scenery is quite breathtaking with its vineyards and rows of cypress trees which neatly sit on hill-tops.
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Let’s discover more about Valdera and Val di Cecina with Emily from Toscana One, the local estate agency that we have chosen among those advertising on Gate-away.com.
Valdera and Val di Cecina: epitome of Tuscany’s beauty
According to Toscana One there you’ll get your fill of:
- flavours of wine and oil: olive groves and vineyards are found all over the area from the coast to the hills
- typical Tuscan cypress-lined roads crossing its unique rolling hills
- thermal baths (Montecatini and Casciana Terme)
- ancient Etruscan history in hamlets like Volterra
Watch the video and see what the area has to offer.
What can you eat there?
In Valdera and Val di Cecina you can taste the best of Tuscan dishes, of course.
The local estate agency Toscana One, highly recommends you these ones:
- many types of local cheeses and cured meats, a centuries-old tradition, like Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP and Prosciutto di cinta senese
- Tuscan bread (DOP) local wines and extra virgin olive oil
- Porcini mushroom risotto
- Ribollita soup
- Stick of Chianina
- Many desserts like cantucci buscuits with vinsanto and panforte
Watch them all in this video and tell us which one you would like to taste.
What you can buy as your second home in Valdera and Val di Cecina?
Tuscan farmhouses are certainly the most typical and sought-after housing solutions in this beautiful and amazing region of Italy. Strategically located near wonderful art cities and surrounded by the green Tuscan countryside and its scenic landscapes with olive groves and vineyards, a farmhouse in Tuscany offers major comforts and services to make your stay incredibly comfortable and relaxing.
Here are some examples managed by Toscana One.
Casale Quattro venti
Wonderful renovated farmhouse of 160 m² set on the rolling hills of Pisa, in a unique and dominant position with a breathtaking view over the surrounding hills. For sale at € 580.000. Take the tour.
Casale Geppetto
Beautiful 6 bedroom farmhouse in a true corner of paradise, only 35 minutes drive from the sea. For sale at € 490,000. More details here.
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