Why travelling to the Terre di Pisa?
The heart of the “Terre di Pisa” is the famous city of Pisa, surrounded by a rich – though known to few – landscape characterized by gentle Tuscan hills, old towns and villages, as well as the sea, the low mountains, parks and nature reserves.
It has nothing to envy to the classic postcard image of Tuscany. Art, history, food and wine, crafts, nature and landscapes have been intertwined since the Etruscan times and show an unexpected Tuscany where true authenticity still survives.
Visiting the “Terre di Pisa” means rediscovering the pleasure of slowing down, living the Tuscan lifestyle and discovering the taste of wine, of food local products and traditional cuisine, in contact with true Tuscan people, direct and sometimes even rude, but always sincere.
It means living different kind of experiences in contact with protected nature, a well-preserved landscape and place where time seems to stand still. It is the same for traditions, which are jealously preserved in the many and varied events that proudly display the sense of belonging and identity with their own roots.
Local traditions also include food and wine products or handicrafts that follow traditional methods with an eye to innovation.
A Tuscany where you can move from the sea to the hills in complete relax and safety, alone or with your family. A place to visit at slow pace, enjoying a glass of wine and a bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil accompanied by pecorino cheese or Tuscan salami. Or you can even take a walk among the woods in search of the white truffle before finally enjoying a dip in the sea in summer or a thermal bath in winter.
A region easy to reach thanks to the convenient road and railway links, but also to Pisa “Galilei International Airport”.
Come visit us if you want to live an experience like this! Welcome to the TERRE DI PISA !!!
Orciano Pisano
The origins of Orciano probably date back to the 8th century, thanks to a document that describes a castle called…
Capannoli
A document from the Lucca archive dating back to the 10th century informs us that the lords of Lombard origin…
Peccioli
Awarded with the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club, Peccioli is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.…
Vicopisano
In the Middle Ages, Pisa, Lucca and Florence fought fiercely over the village of Vicopisano because of its strategic position.…
Montescudaio
Montescudaio has been included among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Its name derives from the Latin “Mons Scutorum”, that…
Guardistallo
According to the findings preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Florence, the first settlement of Guardistallo dates back to the…
Cascina
Ancient fortified village near the Arno, on the border with the area under the control of Florence. Due to its…
Santa Luce
Santa Luce has become known in recent years for its wonderful lavender fields. This is a perfect destination to regenerate,…
Casciana Terme Lari
Casciana Terme and Lari (now united in a single municipality) boast a territory that can offer excellence and attractions, making…
San Giuliano Terme
The ancient name Aquae Pisane, attested by Plinio the Elder in the first century BCE, documents San Giuliano’s distant beginnings…
Montecatini Val di Cecina
The town of Montecatini Val di Cecina was formerly called “Castrum Montis Leonis”. It was built by the Belforti around…
Buti
Buti is a village of Roman origin, although the first official town document dates back to 1068, when it already…
Fauglia
Fauglia, located on the Pisan Hills 30 km from Pisa, is a village of medieval origins that has preserved the…
San Miniato
San Miniato is located on a hill between Pisa and Florence. It is an important economic and industrial center of…
Chianni
Chianni, a town in the Valdera region 50 km from Pisa, is set in an area surrounded by low mountains…
Lajatico
Lajatico has recently become an international tourist destination as the birthplace of Andrea Bocelli. Every year in July, a concert…
Santa Croce sull’Arno
The “new land” of Santa Croce sull’Arno was surrounded by the foundation in 1253, under the rule of Lucca, from…
Vecchiano
Vecchiano is a reference to Venuleius, Roman Senator and Consul of Pisa in 123 BC, whose family owned these territories.…
Castelfranco di Sotto
At the center of the Lower Valdarno, in the plain between the right bank of the Arno and the course…
Volterra
The name Volterra comes from the Etruscan Velathri. As early as the 7th century BC, the Etruscans had founded an…
Ponsacco
In the Middle Ages, Ponsacco was an important castle on the border between Pisa and Florence, and for this reason…
Palaia
Palaia has an Etruscan origin as evidenced by the findings of tombs and artifacts. According to the Latin etymology, the…
Pomarance
Pomarance is the gateway to the largest geothermal area in Europe. Devil’s Valley Indeed, it is the ideal place from…
Castellina Marittima
Old chronicles tell the story of Castellina Marittima around the 13th century but some historians speak of its Etruscan origin,…
Pontedera
Pontedera is the gateway to the Valdera area. Due to its position at the confluence of the Rivers Era and…
Terricciola
Terricciola has an Etruscan origin. During the Middle Ages, Pisa and Florence disputed it, as they did with many other…
Riparbella
Riparbella is close to the Cecina plain, and rose up around a medieval castle built by the Conti (Earls) of…
Castelnuovo ValdiCecina
Castelnuovo Val di Cecina is in the southern part of the province of Pisa, on the border with the provinces…
Pisa, Marina di Pisa
Leaving Pisa towards the seaboard, you cross the nice road flanked by trees (dedicated to the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio) along…
Pisa, Tirrenia
The seaside resort of Tirrenia, 15km far from Pisa, offers a quiet and relaxing stay particularly fit for families with…
Montopoli in Val d’Arno
Montopoli in Val d’Arno today is an important center of the tanning industry, but going back in time, around the…
Casale Marittimo
Casale Marittimo sorge su quello che un tempo, nel VII secolo a.C., era un importante insediamento etrusco, avamposto di Volterra…
Calcinaia
Calcinaia, in Valdarno, has had two names, the history of which closely linked to the productive activities that have alternated…
Bientina
Bientina has undergone numerous changes over the centuries, the most important linked to the drying up of the nearby Lake…
Crespina Lorenzana
The first document certifying the existence of Crespina dates back to 983. In 1115, the town passed under the control…
Santa Maria a Monte
Santa Maria a Monte, founded by the Republic of Lucca, was the first military outpost in the Valdarno area, fiercely…
Monteverdi Marittimo
Monteverdi Marittimo si trova sopra un colle, al centro dell’Alta Valle di Cornia, sul versante meridionale delle Colline Metallifere. La…
Calci
Calci derives its name from ancient lime quarries dating back to the Roman era. Thanks to its strategic position and the…
Pisa
Cut by the River Arno, Pisa is in a favorable geographical position, located on the slopes of Mount Pisano and…