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The Art of Eating Well: Discovering food artisans, olive oil and traditional recipes in Tuscany
Day trip in Tuscany: Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia
A day trip in Tuscany that is well worth embarking on . Just two hours from Villa Campestri there is the famous Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, on the slopes of Piombino and the Gulf of Baratti, a stunning setting of rare natural beauty in the heart of the Tuscan coastline. The park itself contains the archaeological monuments from the ancient city of Populonia. The traces of the cemeteries and monuments of the city are a sign of the very real importance of this center in Etruscan and Roman times.
5 ways to escape a Tuscan heat wave
With temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees celsius (or 99 farenheit) this week in Tuscany, all of us, even at Villa Campestri Olive Oil resort are feeling the burn. When it gets this high, this fast – we normally want to stick our heads in the freezer but luckily we have some better ideas for those who are in the Mugello valley. As usual in Italy, the seasons are changing faster than we can say ‘Ciao Bella.’ While the heat wave is only temporary, we have 5 tips for you to stay cool when #heatwave2014 hits ground.
June events in the Mugello Valley
With beautiful weather peeking from behind the clouds, June means the sun is out and festivals are starting all around Tuscany. We compiled our top list of cool events that you don’t want to miss if you are visiting the Mugello valley region of Tuscany this month!
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The Art of Eating Well: Discovering food artisans, olive oil and traditional recipes in Tuscany
A day trip in Tuscany that is well worth embarking on . Just two hours from Villa Campestri there is the famous Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia, on the slopes of Piombino and the Gulf of Baratti, a stunning setting of rare natural beauty in the heart of the Tuscan coastline. The park itself […]
With temperatures reaching up to 36 degrees celsius (or 99 farenheit) this week in Tuscany, all of us, even at Villa Campestri Olive Oil resort are feeling the burn. When it gets this high, this fast – we normally want to stick our heads in the freezer but luckily we have some better ideas for […]
With beautiful weather peeking from behind the clouds, June means the sun is out and festivals are starting all around Tuscany. We compiled our top list of cool events that you don’t want to miss if you are visiting the Mugello valley region of Tuscany this month!
We have some exciting news to share with you all, next Monday, May 26th we will have the pleasure of a famous Spanish Michelin-starred chef, Maria Josè San Roman, cooking up delicious dishes in our kitchen at L’Olivaia restaurant at Villa Campestri olive-oil resort.
We have decided to embrace technology and especially Instagram to show the world what’s going on daily in the heart of the Mugello Valley, at Villa Campestri olive oil resort.
May is a wonderful time to travel in Tuscany, after a rainy spring – the sun finally decides to stick around a little longer and yet nights are still cool enough to warrant a jacket. There are many events in and around this area of Italy that are worth checking out, including at Villa Campestri […]
Spring is a special time at Villa Campestri olive oil resort, while in March we opened our doors the 2014 season, we also enjoyed many days of soft sunshine and great weather. Now that April is ending and May is beginning, spring is in full bloom in our gardens and there is no better time […]
