Travelling south from Arezzo you enter the
Valdichiana
, reclaimed swampland that is now prosperous cattle country, producing the much-prized Florentine
bistecca
. From the valley floor a long road winds up through terraces of vines and olives to the hill-town of
CORTONA
, 20km south of Arezzo, from whose heights you can see Lago Trasimeno. A scattering of Etruscan tombs aside, the steep streets are dominated by medieval architecture that cla... [More]
Hotel Restaurant "Portole" is situated amid the wood and fields of a Tuscan mountainside, a few kilometres from the ancient Etruscan town of Cortona, a centre of art and culture. This exceptional location, with its panoramic views across the Val di Chiana to Lake Trasimeno and Mount Amiata, offers t... [More]
Ten elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of Tuscan country life. Pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the ancient city of Cortona...Residence Il Casale offers guests a rare opportunity to sample the lifestyle and opulence of the Renaissance nobility in eas... [More]
Borgo Il Melone is wonderfully located, being close to all the major rail and road connections and to all relevant central Italian art cities as Florence, Arezzo, Siena and Perugia, resting at the foot of one Tuscanys most ancient Etruscan settlements, Cortona.The Borgo can meet the guests most dive... [More]
Our Hotel is located abaut 700 meters from Cortona' s Etruscan walls, in a panoramic position with a wonderful view on the Valdichiana and Trasimeno Lake. It was built at the end of last centuty on a medieval siwteenth century building. Our Hotel is the ideal place for those who wish to spend a holi... [More]
This exceptional location, with its panoramic views across the Val di Chiana to Lake Trasimeno And Mount Amiata, offers the perfect, quiet spot for a quiet holiday with excellent opportunities for country walks, mountain bike rides and cultural excursions to nearby towns. After a busy day, a delicio... [More]