Explore on your own!
It’s a full week of fun, but there will still be plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Here are a few suggestions for things to do and places to eat along the way.
Restaurants
A list of our favorite restaurants in the area. Reservation is highly recommended, and probably you’ll have to book at least a few days ahead.
Locanda le Giunche (Closest spot to the Villas) - This is an amazing restaurant and so close to the villas. Tell Riccardo and Alessio that M&M sent you. https://locandalegiunche.it/en/restaurant/
Madama CafeShop (Casale Marittimo) - This is the cutest spot, run by Jenny. Not a restaurant, but come here for best brunch, a curated drink, or just to browse the eclectic shop. Tell Jenny M&M sent you. https://www.instagram.com/madamacafeshop/
SaQua by Il Frantoio (Montescudaio) - This is a Michelin experience, Simone (the chef) is a superstar https://saqua.it/
La Magona (Bolgheri) - If you can get a reservation, this is THE spot to eat meat in Tuscany (e.g. Fiorentina steak) https://www.osteriamagona.com/
Bolgheri Green (Bolgheri) - Outside sunset aperitivo place. Lovely for wine+small bites in the tuscan countryside https://www.poderearduino.com/en-us/bolgheri-green-eng/
Osteria del Tasso (Bolgheri) - One of the best Osterias on the wine road to Bolgheri. High end and classy, great views https://www.osteriadeltasso.com/en/
Locanda Le Volte (Casale Marittimo) - Easy going osteria in Casale, very close to the Villas. Great food and great host https://www.locandalevolte.com/en/restaurant-casale-marittimo/
Enoteca San Guido (Castagneto Carducci) - Along the famous ‘Viale dei Cipressi’, a famous local restaurant also offering top wines from the region (this is the home of ‘Sassicaia’) https://www.enotecasanguido.com/
Magona al Mare (Cecina) - Fancy fish restaurant overlooking the sea with outdoor seating https://www.osteriamagonamare.it/
Da Andrea (Cecina) - Fancy fish restaurant overlooking the sea https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/toscana/marina-di-cecina/restaurant/da-andrea
La Pineta (Marina di Bibbona) - Michelin guide restaurant on the beach. Rated among the top spots in the area https://lapinetadizazzeri.it/
Ristorante Trattoria Mocajo (Casino di Terra) - A very good restaurant inside a gorgeous estate https://www.mocajo.it/ristorante-trattoria-mocajo/
Taverna Caccia al Piano (Bolgheri) - Another amazing spot for local food, nestled in the beautiful tuscan countryside https://osteriacacciaalpiano.it/en/
Osteria San Michele (Donoratico) - A gorgeous, eclectic space serving very good food https://www.osteriasanmichele.it/
Grocery Shopping
Coop (Cecina) - Directions
In’s Market (Cecina) - Directions
Nearby Towns to Visit
Casale Marittimo, Guardistallo, Montescudaio, Bibbona, Castiglioncello, Canneto. A little further down the road: Livorno, Volterra, San Gimignano, Populonia, Pisa.
For Kids
Water Park “Acqua Park” https://www.acquavillage.it/en/
Theme Park “Il Cavallino Matto” https://www.cavallinomatto.it/
Beach
Favorite beaches:
Marina di Bibbona - https://www.costadeglietruschi.eu/en/coast/the-beaches-of-marina-di-bibbona/
Marina di Cecina - https://www.costadeglietruschi.eu/en/coast/the-beaches-of-cecina-mare/
Castiglioncello - Baia del Quercetano https://lacasanelcastello.it/esperienza/castiglioncello-baia-del-quercetano/
Baratti (We’re going on Monday) - https://www.villaggioorizzonte.it/en/beaches-tuscany/gulf-of-baratti.html
Cala Violina - https://www.calaviolinascarlino.it/en/
Castiglioncello - Le Forbici https://www.bagnoleforbici.it/
Other Activities
Mercato di Cecina (Tuesday 8am-2pm in Cecina centro): Shop like a local at this crazy temporary outdoor market. Find the best deals or just sweat trying.
Ask us or the staff at Ricrio if you are interesting in visiting wineries, bike rides, horse rides, or even boat tours.