Piazza della chiesa, 5 Guardistallo few km far away from Cecina,
Etrurian Coast Riviera...
Historical notes about the country
The Guardistallo country owes its name to the medieval Latin Stallum Gualdi.It is located on a hill of CostaEtrusca interland, situated at the confluence of the Sterza River with the Cecina one..
Location of Lombard origin, as the name shows, helmet the power of the Gherardesca that ECER gift to the Bishop of Volterra.The majority of Guardistallo territory consists of woods with few pastures and its main products are the best wine and olive oil.
Its medieval town is still virtually intact,
surrounded by breathtaking views of luxuriant green side of the country, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the islands of the Tuscan Arcipelago.
This country boasts many shops and restaurants. During the summer small concerts and various festivals take place in there.Guardistallo country is a much loved place and appreciated by tourists, both for its natural and architectural features, both for its geographical position.
It is located 30 km away from Volterra, 60 Km only from San Gimignano, less than 80 Km from Siena, around 60 Km from Pisa, 70 Km from Lucca, 120Km from Firenze and 60 Km from Populonia and Elba island.
An enjoyable and well connected location in the Tuscan tourist centers of great interest.
Visualizzazione ingrandita della mappa
The territory of Guardistallo
Especially favored by geographical location, being in a privileged link between the Tuscan Maremma and the northernmost part of the region, including the plain sea and inland central pre-apennines.
Guardistallo stands on a rocky hill 278 meters above sea level and its territory extends 24kmq. With its typical horseshoe disposition seems to embrace the luxuriant valley that is only 10 km from the sea.
The small village retains the features and advantages of the typical Tuscan villages of medieval origin and is nestled in a natural setting worthy of the inspiration of an artist. The tranquility and the fresh air, in addition to proximity to the major cities of the region make it a coveted vacation spot. In recent years, there was a significant population increase that counts now 1021 people.
Guardistallo, its land, its resources
Guardistallo fields retain its fascination for the wildness and the beauty and luxuriance of vegetation with its bloom in February, the mimosas, with its yellow that stands out on the dark green of the typical Tuscan cypress trees, begins the season of .. riot of colors such as cherry, almond, peach and many species of flowers, scented flower carpets on which insects and birds are circling, especially swallows that witness air’s health every time they renew their nests under the roofs of the country houses . Particularly fascinating are the wheat fields during hot June nights, magically lit by a small army of fireflies!
Estate aperto tutti i giorni
Chiusura invernale: il Martedi'
Summer oper every day
Winter closure: every Tuesday
Sommer Oper jeden Tag
Wintersperre: jeden Dienstag
Oper zomer elke dag
Winter sluiting: elke dinsdag
Eté ouvert tous les jours
Fermeture d'hiver: tous les mardis