Discover the surroundings of Vada and Castiglioncello
Vada, a village of fishermen, farmers, workers and friendly people
The agriturismo Le Biricoccole is located in the centre of the โEtruscan Coastโ, 1 km from the sea, in the small village of Vada, in the upper Maremma of Tuscany, an ancient Etruscan port that allowed trade with the flourishing Volterra.
Today Vada is a small fishing village and therefore not congested by traffic.
There are all the necessary services for a stay, restaurants, bars, pizzerias, hairdressers, a beautician, a pharmacy, various shops, two supermarkets and the large Church of San Leopoldo.
Every week there are markets of typical things and the traditional market.
The sea that everyone envies us
The White Beaches at 1 km
The seaside resort of Vada boasts a 5 km long beach. The beach is mostly free, at the point in front of the Biricoccole it is equipped with daily hire of parasols and deckchairs.
The pine forests of Vada at 1 km
They are right next to the white beaches and one can find small restaurants, pizzerias that allow one to stay all day at the beach and find refreshment in the cool.
Cliffs of Calafuria 15 Km
It is one of the most beautiful spots on the Etruscan coast as it is accessed by descending steep cliffs designed by wind and sea erosion.
Castiglioncello 4 Km
The sea here has a reef of lava rock erupted by the Poggio Pelato volcano millions of years ago.
Beaches where dogs are allowed
In front of the farmhouse, 1 km away, you can bring your dogs.
Villages and cities of art
Rosignano Marittimo
Historical village from which there is a wonderful view of the coast from Livorno to Piombino. The civic archaeological museum in Palazzo Bombardieri, inside the Rocca, is worth a visit.
10 km away
Castiglioncello
Renowned tourist resort long chosen by celebrities such as Alberto Sordi and Marcello Mastroianni.
Set of the well-known film โIl Sorpassoโ by Dino Risi.
15 km away
Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci
Along the coast, you will find the famous cypress-lined avenue leading to a beautiful village and nearby also Castagneto Carducci, birthplace of the poet of the same name.
35 Km away
Pisa
An ancient Roman port and great maritime republic, Pisa today is no longer on the sea, but its past splendour is still alive in its monuments, including the world-famous Leaning Tower.
40 Km away
Lucca
The sea here has a reef of lava rock erupted by the Poggio Pelato volcano millions of years ago.
50 Km away
Volterra
A town famous for its alabaster work. One of the main city-states of ancient Tuscany, it still preserves remains from the Etruscan period (8th century B.C.).
60 Km away
San Gimignano
Stunning medieval village declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
70 Km away
Firenze
It is a veritable open-air museum and was the birthplace of the Renaissance. An important cultural, commercial, economic and financial centre in the Middle Ages, Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
100 Km away
Siena
A city with a medieval flavour, known throughout the world thanks to its historical, artistic and landscape heritage and its Palio.
110 Km away
