One of the oldest and most mysterious Celtic festivals takes place in the middle of autumn, when the trees are covered in brilliant foliage. During the dark night of October 31, Halloween is celebrated with scary costumes and the usual “trick or treat?”. Siena also puts on many events for young and old.
The extra virgin olive oil produced and sold by Villa Agostoli differs in flavour and quality from any other oil you have ever tasted. This organic oil has a fruity flavour but a spicy aftertaste, and is ideal for use on simple bruschetta or indeed with meat or fish dishes. Choose an oil that will enhance the taste of your dishes!
From the green fields of the Val d’Orcia to medieval villages with their historic atmosphere, the Siena region has often provided wonderful settings for films. Explore the locations for some famous films, including charming roads fringed by cypress trees, historic churches and ancient thermal springs!
Eroica brings together a passion for vintage bikes with a love of the great cycling feats of the past. This nostalgic race with an eye to the future helps to rediscover some of the unpaved roads of Tuscany. A heritage of beauty and history to promote and protect. Truly unprecedented success on the international scene.
Tuscany has been confirmed as one of the most open-minded areas in Italy. Siena is one of the places that was committed to stamping out prejudice against LGBT tourism. The town stands firmly against discrimination, and supports gay-friendly facilities, from hotels to restaurants, as well as a whole host of other establishments where people can enjoy leisure time.
The Chianti region is one of Italy’s most renowned areas for wine production: in fact, this area is home to the prized Chianti DOCG red wine. The Villa Agostoli farm, which already produces extra virgin olive oil PDO, recently decided to also begin producing Chianti.
