Nearest Airport
: Florence and Pisa
at 43
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Nearest Ferry
: Livorno
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Nearest Train
: Empoli
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Nearest Motorway
: Pistoia exit. Firenze - Pisa nord autostrada
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Nearest Beach
: Tirrenia
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Nearest Golf
: Montecatini Golf Club
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Nearest Restaurant
: Lampaggio
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Car: recommended
Olive Tree suites is located on the Montalbano hills surrounded by 800 mature olive trees. The nearest village is Porciano and can be reached with a short walk or by mountain bike. It has a grocery shop and a bar, a pizzeria and a good country restaurant, and several ancient buildings, towers and churches. Always walking or by mountain bike you can reach Anchiano, where you can visit Leonardo da Vinci's home, the old town of Vinci, the hamlet of San Baronto, the town of Lamporecchio and the beautiful Villa Rospigliosi, built in 1667 by pope Clement IX. A short drive away, less than 12 miles, you can reach the spa town of Montecatini Terme, the historic town of Pistoia, and the market town of Empoli, the main Italian place for clothing. Less than 30 miles away you can reach most of Tuscany, including Florence, and the historic towns of Pisa and Lucca, and even Collodi, the home town of Pinocchio! Popular seaside resorts, such as Tirrenia and Viareggio, are less than one hour away.
Other Activities: wine tasting, climbing.
Golf: The Montecatini Golf Course, located in Monsummano, 6 km from Olive Tree Suites, is on beutifully landscaped hilly grounds with wonderful views all way round. 18 holes, and there is a spa, swimming pool, club hotel and restaurant. The restaurant uses mainly local fresh produce and has a new menu everyday. Everything is so tasty and delicious, and you will not believe how reasonable it is to have a meal in this wonderful relaxing place!