Montaione and the Valdelsa territory in Tuscany
Montaione has everything you could want from a holiday place.
In the heart of Tuscany, less than an hour drive from the most famous art cities in the region, Montaione is a village with only 3500 inhabitants located on top of a hill at 373 mt above sea level.
As evidenced by various archaeological finds, partly exhibited at the civic museum, the origins of Montaione are very old and go back to the Etruscan-Roman period, although we have more detailed informations from the thirteenth century, when the village of Montaione was known for the art of glass.
The territory of Montaione, come down to our days still unspoiled and with a high natural and scenic value, covers approximately 10,490 hectares and is characterized by the typical Tuscan landscape, with vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees as well as by large wooded areas.
The village offers all the necessary services for your stay: supermarkets (open on Sundays), restaurants, bars and shops of all kinds.
From June to September there are many festivals and events that respect the the customs and traditions with appointments marked from the country life rhythm. From typical products markets and crafts to live music concerts in Montaione is impossible to get bored.
A holiday in Montaione will captivate you with its gentle rhythm of life, its romantic atmosphere, beautiful places to visit, friendly and welcoming people, landscapes that evoke emotions, premium cuisine, culture and a fascinating history and a lot of different things to do.
