SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY
The Beauty and the Flavors of Tuscany
The estate is perfectly located to plan daytrips to various natural beauty attractions as well as food and wine experiences. The Wine Route, the Masso delle Fanciulle (the Damsels’ Rock), the waterfalls at Volterra, and the waterfalls at Ghiaccione are just some of the many choices avalilable to you to enrich your stay at the Tenuta I Mandorli with a memorable experience.
Picnic
A basket, a checkered blanket, a picnic table and everything you need awaits you for a pleasant picnic in the country. Walk through the woods, with the sunlight filtering through the tree branches. Discover the ancient fountain in the woods that used to pour water from the hills around to the valley. After your picnic, you can continue your walk to the valley below and enjoy the spectacular sunsets of our countryside.
Horse Back Riding
Asia lives near ou rgardens in the horse breeding farm which is part of the Estate. The historic, well-knownThourough bred breeding farm is now a thriving breeding farm for jumping horses. Competition horses and equine sports have always been a part of our Estate and our history. Your children can take their first steps in horsebackriding in this magical setting. For more experienced rides we can arrange for guided rides in our woods and the grounds of the Estate to enjoy its delightful views from the saddle! (This activity isonly for riders who we consider to be experienced enough; the availability of the rides on the grounds may vary according to our schedule)
Horse Back Riding
Asia lives near ou rgardens in the horse breeding farm which is part of the Estate. The historic, well-knownThourough bred breeding farm is now a thriving breeding farm for jumping horses. Competition horses and equine sports have always been a part of our Estate and our history. Your children can take their first steps in horsebackriding in this magical setting. For more experienced rides we can arrange for guided rides in our woods and the grounds of the Estate to enjoy its delightful views from the saddle! (This activity isonly for riders who we consider to be experienced enough; the availability of the rides on the grounds may vary according to our schedule)
Bicycle Rides
In addition to horse-back riding and hiking paths, you can rent mountain bikes and ride through the picturesque Tuscan countryside. You can combine wine tasting and memorable meals as well as visit historical sites along the way.
Get in touch with Nature and recharge your energy starting from our suggested itineraries here below:
- Wikiloc: The following are some suggested hiking itineraries to help you enjoy our surroundings..
- Bikelicious Tuscany
- Biking Tuscany Tour
Wine Tours on The Wine Route
The Pisan Hills Wine Route passes through a typically Tuscan setting filled with culture and great traditions. It is an easily accessible itinerary, dotted with a series of small villages of historical interest, in which, in addition to vestiges of the past, we can be tempted by a variety of food and wine specialties. Along the route, numerous wineries offer visitors the opportunity to indulge in wine tastings for a unique experience among the centuries-old barrels.
Badia di Morrona C: In the heart of Tuscany, 110 hectares of vineyards which produce one of the region’s best-known wines, of which the Sangiovese grape is the leading component. A guided tour around the Badia di Morrona Estate, with accompanying wine tastings and platters of local products prepared especially for our guests. A delightful way to discover the wines of our region.
Wine Tours on The Wine Route
The Pisan Hills Wine Route passes through a typically Tuscan setting filled with culture and great traditions. It is an easily accessible itinerary, dotted with a series of small villages of historical interest, in which, in addition to vestiges of the past, we can be tempted by a variety of food and wine specialties. Along the route, numerous wineries offer visitors the opportunity to indulge in wine tastings for a unique experience among the centuries-old barrels.
Badia di Morrona C: In the heart of Tuscany, 110 hectares of vineyards which produce one of the region’s best-known wines, of which the Sangiovese grape is the leading component. A guided tour around the Badia di Morrona Estate, with accompanying wine tastings and platters of local products prepared especially for our guests. A delightful way to discover the wines of our region.
Yoga And Forest Bath
Yoga is an ages-old pholosophy that can balance our body, mind, and spirit. At our Tenuta you can reserve yoga sessions and forest baths as well as participate in renewing weekend retreats. The perfect way to dedicate time to your well-being, and allow nature to envelope you in her colors and whispers.
Chef For You
If you want to have fun learning typical recipes, or just relax and enjoy an excellent Tuscan meal. With Chef Giovanni Fiorentini, we can organize CookinClasses, a Welcome Dinner, or your private Chef for a meal just for you at Tenuta I Mandorli.
Chef For You
If you want to have fun learning typical recipes, or just relax and enjoy an excellent Tuscan meal. With Chef Giovanni Fiorentini, we can organize CookinClasses, a Welcome Dinner, or your private Chef for a meal just for you at Tenuta I Mandorli.
Quad
Always passionate about quads with which he travelled some of the most fascinating places in Italy and abroad, Antonio alias Zaza has been for over 15 years the reference point for all those who want to rent a quad with a guide.
The quads available are reliable vehicles able to easily overcome any obstacle and allow you to ride in complete safety, an unforgettable experience in contact with nature.
After the Zaza Quad staff will have shown you how to ride a quad, an expert guide will take you on unpaved roads to discover breathtaking landscapes in the beautiful hills of the Tuscan and Montaione’s countryside.
Vespa
The Vespa, an iconic symbol of Italian design, patented in 1946, is one of the most famous industrial designproducts in the world. You can rent between one and four of these delightful vehicles and have thembrought directly to the Estate in order to fill your summer afternoons with fun and adventure! Rental terms and conditions will be handled directly by the rental office.
Vespa
The Vespa, an iconic symbol of Italian design, patented in 1946, is one of the most famous industrial designproducts in the world. You can rent between one and four of these delightful vehicles and have thembrought directly to the Estate in order to fill your summer afternoons with fun and adventure! Rental terms and conditions will be handled directly by the rental office.
Golf Club Castelfalfi
At Castelfalfi, nature, wellness and sport combine in the largest golf course in Tuscany: over 9,400 meters of fairways bordered by groves and olive trees, forming the perfect setting for your swing. Thanks to the architects Preißmann and Moroder, who have enhanced the beauty of its landscape, the 27-hole layout is now divided into two spectacular courses that throw down the gauntlet to the most expert players but also guarantee an enjoyable experience to passionate beginners.
Respect and love for nature are essential aspects in this sport and the Golf Club Castelfalfi has always been committed to preserving its most precious asset: the landscape that welcomes it. The recovery of rainwater for irrigation and our eco-friendly maintenance techniques are just some of the actions that have granted us the GEO CertifiedTM eco-label, an international guarantee of high-quality sport.
Truffle Hunting
One of the most typical local products of Tuscany, which abound in our woods. Come experience the thrill of searching them out in our woods, and enjoying them in a delicious dinner
Truffle Hunting
One of the most typical local products of Tuscany, which abound in our woods. Come experience the thrill of searching them out in our woods, and enjoying them in a delicious dinner
Helix Valdera
A Visit to a Snail Farm.
A visit to a Heliciculture center, to learn about snail farming. You can learn how cosmetics using snail secretions are made and buy the products in the shop. You can reserve for a full dinner from our menu through whatsapp at least a day ahead. We are open for dinner every day and Sundays lunch and dinner. Check out our shop where you can buy all our products!
Tour In A Vintage Car
Action!
Just like in a movie! A romantic tour in a vintage car with or without a driver or, if you prefer, with an accompanying car to guide and support you for the day’s ride. Discover the roads,the scenery and villages that have enchanted directors and movie-goers from around the world.
Tour In A Vintage Car
Action!
Just like in a movie! A romantic tour in a vintage car with or without a driver or, if you prefer, with an accompanying car to guide and support you for the day’s ride. Discover the roads,the scenery and villages that have enchanted directors and movie-goers from around the world.
Outdoor Activities
In Orrido di Botri, in Castelnuovo in Garfagnana, you can go canoeing and white-water rafting. Many nature trails offer the opportunity to visit caves. Among the most interesting to visit we mention: Antro del Corchia in Stazzema (LU) and Le Grotte del Vento. Very beautiful and certainly worth visiting are the important Park of the Apuan Alps, The Swing on the Monte Forato, the Flight of the Angel to Vagli and the Pistoia Zoo.
Natural Attractions
The Masso delle Fanciulle (The Damsels’ Rock), near the Cecina river of Pomarance, can be reached with a short walk through amazing landscapes.
The Volterra waterfalls are waterfalls that create natural pools where you can go swimming. To get there the route is slightly more difficult, but offers beautiful views. Continuing the route you can follow a “ring” as indicated by the map. The path leads through enchanted liana vine woods with ponds, up to the Pieve della Nera, a place of pilgrimages in the past. Do not miss the Ghiaccione Waterfalls in Chianni, as well asthe Alta Val d’Elsa River Park on Colle Val d’Elsa. All these places have parking areas with picnic tables and pets are welcome. They are all places with free access and good fishing during authorized periods.
Natural Attractions
The Masso delle Fanciulle (The Damsels’ Rock), near the Cecina river of Pomarance, can be reached with a short walk through amazing landscapes.
The Volterra waterfalls are waterfalls that create natural pools where you can go swimming. To get there the route is slightly more difficult, but offers beautiful views. Continuing the route you can follow a “ring” as indicated by the map. The path leads through enchanted liana vine woods with ponds, up to the Pieve della Nera, a place of pilgrimages in the past. Do not miss the Ghiaccione Waterfalls in Chianni, as well asthe Alta Val d’Elsa River Park on Colle Val d’Elsa. All these places have parking areas with picnic tables and pets are welcome. They are all places with free access and good fishing during authorized periods.
Times and Distances
Driving Distances
- Florence: 1 hour e 15- 1 hour 30 minutes (80 km)
- Pisa: 50 minutes (52 km)
- Siena: 1 hour e 15- 1 hour 30 minutes (72 km)
- Volterra: 30 minutes (21,5 km)
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