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Make a self catering villa or holiday rental at Castagneto-Carducci, Tuscany your home away from home

Castagneto-Carducci is located in the south of the Livorno province and is a pretty Tuscan town with its historic red-roofed villas running down the hillside to the Mediterranean Sea. It is dominated by the 1000 year-old castle of the della Gherardesca counts and the influential family still live there. The streets are built in concentric rings around the castle and there are a few ruined remains of the defensive walls. The town's most famous resident was the poet Giosue Carducci and the town changed its name to honour him. The surrounding area is well known for its beaches and its DOC wine production.

Things to Do at Castagneto-Carducci, Tuscany Walking and Hiking

The area around your Castagneto-Carducci holiday home is perfect for exploring by car or on foot. The hills which overlooks the sea offer magnificent views. One of the most pleasant strolls is a walk to the Piazza Belvedere which has panoramic views across the countryside and the sea beyond.

Discover the Poet

Explore the Via Carducci and visit the house where the poet lived from 1848. There is a museum of his life and works, and his connections with the town are well documented.

The coast near Castagneto-Carducci has endless beaches which have been awarded the Blue Flag for their clean waters. One of the most beautiful is the sandy beach of Marino del Castagneto. There are plenty of amenities on this long and uncrowded beach which is just a short distance from your Castagneto-Carducci holiday villa.

Places to Visit Near Castagneto-Carducci, Tuscany

A visit to Bolgher is a delightful and educational tour of the wine industries and oil mills in the region. See the DOC wine industries and the olive oil mills and taste the exceptional produce before buying at the on-site shop.

The historic town of Pisa is just 72 km from your holiday villa in Castagneto-Carducci. Best known for its leaning tower, which is now 3.9m (more than 12 feet) from the perpendicular, visitors can climb the 294 steps inside the tower for great views. The Duomo, the Santa Maria della Spina Church and the Campo dei Miracoli are all beautiful places to visit in this historic city.

The ancient city of Florence, known for its architecture and art, is just 120km from Castagneto-Carducci. Art lovers will revel in the art museums, and the rich heritage in the many churches in Florence. The Duomo has a 600 year old dome which is still the largest brick-built dome in the world. Visitors can climb to the top for excellent views of the city. The nearby Campanile (bell tower) and baptistery building are both wonderful works of architecture.

Weather at Castagneto-Carducci, Tuscany

Winters are mild and summers are long, dry and sunny, which is why holiday villas in Tuscany are so popular. From April to the end of October temperatures range from 19-32°C (66-89°F) with more rain through the winter months.

Travel to Castagneto-Carducci, Tuscany

The nearest airport to your Castagneto-Carducci holiday villa is Pisa (PSA) International Galileo Galilei Airport which is approximately 60km away. Other airports in the Tuscany region are Siena (SAY) airport and Florence (FLR) airport. Many budget airlines offer flights to Tuscany from all over Europe on a daily basis.