Chianti: discover the tourist area

The Chianti hills are the ideal holiday destination for those wishing to visit Tuscany in its purest essence, made up of countryside marked by vineyards, wine tasting in the cellars, typical dishes of the Tuscan tradition, walks in the historic villages and relaxation in the midst of nature. Bungalows in Chianti are the ideal accommodation for those who want to explore this area between Florence and Siena, combining the beauty of the area, the fun and value for money of campsites and holiday villages. Also available in the Glamping variants, for those who love the new phenomenon of luxury camping, bungalows in Chianti are an excellent starting point for tours on the wine routes, or for regenerating holidays.

Campsites in Chianti: where to stay

When it comes to Chianti, we mean the production area of the homonymous Chianti wine and its surroundings. In fact, there are no precise geographic boundaries for this popular tourist area of Tuscany between Florence and Siena, the so-called Chianti Classico, although it is possible to identify some of the symbolic towns: Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Impruneta, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tavernelle Val di Pesa, Barberino Val d’Elsa and Poggibonsi. Due to their extraordinary tourist vocation, all these towns offer specific itineraries to discover the Chianti wine, with wine tasting in the cellars and typical dishes of the area: for those staying in campsites and holiday villages with bungalows in Chianti we suggest combining wine tasting with bike tours, which offer the opportunity to appreciate the views and the beauty of the landscapes.

Chianti towns and museums

Among the Chianti towns to visit, it is worth mentioning the towns of Greve in Chianti, with the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano, which is considered the gateway to the tourist area, and the nearby Panzano in Chianti. Both offer many opportunities to taste the local wines and specialities, as well as very characteristic historical centres. Distinguishing features of Castellina in Chianti are the Rocca and the walk of the Via delle Volte, as well as a visit to the Chianti Senese Archaeological Museum. Radda in Chianti and Gaiole in Chianti, are two towns of medieval origin that well represent the local art and culture.