Castiglioncello - Tuscany Sea
Hotel Leopoldo Castiglioncello Tuscany Italy
Castiglioncello is the pearl of the the Etruscan Coast, an enchanted place that has been continually rediscovered through the ages: first it was home to the Etruscans, then the Romans and in the Middle Ages it was a favourite haunt of Florentine nobility. In the 1800s the painters of the Macchiaioli school (Giovanni Fattori - Silvestro Lega - Giuseppe Abbati - Telemaco Signorini - Odoardo Borrani - Giovanni Boldini - Vincenzo Cabianca - Raffaello Sernesi and so on) immortalised the promontory of Castiglioncello, a favourite subject for its Mediterranean and Tuscan colours, as Italian Impressionists created their own version of this artistic style. In the 1900s it was popular with leading politicians, poets (of the calibre of D’Annunzio and Pirandello), directors, actors, and screenplay writers (IL SORPASSO, considered by many to be the parent of Italian comedy was created and filmed here). During the 50s and 60s Castiglioncello was a focal point for Italian high society. Nobody famous missed out on the Castiglioncello scene. The Etruscan Coast, from Castiglioncello to Piombino, from beaches to hills, is a kind of magic space: yet it is a place where life rolls past at a tranquil pace. The nearby medieval villages perched on hills are steeped in history, with their cobbled roads, turreted villas, chapels and castles, have remained unspoilt and may even convince you that you have stepped back in time. The sea is the life blood of the area, it fashions the countryside, gives splendid hues to sunsets and its invigorating perfume pervades the air. Its is a vibrant, living being rich in fauna. Its beaches merge with the pine forests and woods of lime trees and tamarisk which scent the air and blend with the salty air. The Mediterranean scrubland covers dunes and hillocks that lead to the sea and form inviting rocky and sandy beaches. The natural parks of Bolgheri and Magona of the Livorno hillside are protected areas. They are refuges for rare and precious animals, that enjoy the freedom to roam in beautifully coloured and scented countryside. Here in the the Etruscan Coast nature is safeguarded but it is not merely a peculiarity but the life source of the area. There are olive groves, woods of holm-oak, cork trees and chestnut embroidered with footpaths that sneak up on medieval villages, ancient monuments and cities with a wealth of fine arts. The rich countryside that stretches from the foot of the hills to the sea is warmed by the sun whose rays filter between tall cypress trees on vineyards that produce some of the world’s most sought-after wines that delight the senses and soul. In 1970 Sassicaia, the king of the wine world was born in Bolgheri. This stretch of land running along the foot of the hills between Castiglioncello and Piombino, has become the apotheosis of Italian wine and breaks ground for all the other products of this seemingly blessed land, from honey to extra-virgin olive oil. Castiglioncello is your perfect choice for long stays during the summer season and for short weekend breaks during the rest of the year because of its wonderful position, close to the sea area and under the hill, its mild climate, the fact that the major art-cities are near-by. From Castiglioncello you will discover and enjoy a real treasure with Tuscan wealth of natural and landscape resources, both at sea and on land, as well as cities rich in history, culture, art, and gourmet food and wine.
A little advice to find the best type of accommodation for you when searching for holidays in Tuscany.
Those wishing to spend their holidays on the Tuscan coast will need to consult Tuscan hotel guides to find hotels on the Tuscan coast or hotels on the Tuscan Riviera.
Lovers of Italy prefer to search for hotels on the Tuscan coast or hotels in Tuscany.
However, it is important to remember that the Etruscan Coast is in Maremma (Maremma reaches as far as Livorno) so when consulting the Tuscan hotel guide remember to look under holidays in Maremma and look for alberghi in Maremma or if you prefer hotels in Maremma.
Recent trends have shown a tendency towards self-catering style accommodation as well as hotels and hence, residence [or accommodation] in Tuscany, Tuscan holiday apartments [or flats], holiday apartments/flats on the Tuscan Coast, holiday home rental have become often used search words in Tuscan tourist guides or Tuscan coast tourist guides.
The observation made regarding Maremma are also valid for this second chapter, so when consulting Tuscan coast hotel guides or simply, where to sleep in Tuscany, one needs to search for or type residences in Maremma, apartments/flats in Maremma, hotels in Maremma.
The search residences on the Tuscan Coast might also prove fruitful since this is a more generic term as well as holiday flats/apartments for rent, sea holidays Tuscany, seaside holidays, summer holidays Tuscany.
One should not overlook rooms in Tuscany, after all we are talking about Tuscany in Italy, or holiday flats/appartments Tuscany, the more well off will probably search for Tuscan villa or Tuscan coast villa in place of holidays Tuscany.
Those searching for a specific area such as the Etruscan Coast or Castiglioncello would do well to remember that searches should include holiday Castiglioncello as well as holiday rental Tuscany or even Tuscany sea or Tuscany camping sites.
Then there is the chapter on studio flats/apartments that are highly sought after by couples including those with babies. As a result Studio flats/apartments for rent Tuscany are useful key words as are Tuscany holiday studio flats/apartments or studio flats/apartments Tuscan coast.
For some the search rooms holidays Tuscany might be sufficient, alternatively rooms holidays Tuscan Coast or even rooms for rent Tuscany might be suitable as are rooms Tuscany.
Last, but not least there is Agrotourism Tuscany.
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