Holiday apartment in Calci: Nature, Culture and Olive Oil
Holiday apartment in Calci between nature and culture
Calci combines the Valgraziosa with cultural and olive oil-related themes. The Valgraziosa near Calci forms a natural amphitheatre called Valle Graziosa. Olive trees, Mediterranean maquis, pine trees and chestnut trees shape Calci’s varied natural landscape. Choosing a holiday apartment in Calci therefore means having nature, history and regional traditions as distinct holiday themes side by side.
Nature, trails and panoramic views
Numerous trails lead from the valley of Calci up to the Monti Pisani. The trails around Calci are suitable for peaceful family walks. From higher points near Calci, on clear days it is possible to look across Pisa as far as the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. This allows you to choose between a quiet walk and a panoramic experience.
Certosa, Pieve and natural history
The Certosa di Calci includes areas devoted to eremitic and cenobitic life, including the large cloister, a cell, the church, chapels, the refectory and the chapter house. The Chiostro del Capitolo is the oldest of the three cloisters of the Certosa di Calci. The Pieve di Calci has three naves separated by granite columns. The architecture and monastic areas give the town a tangible historical character.
At the Museo di Storia Naturale dell'Università di Pisa, the palaeontological collection comprises around 200,000 finds gathered over more than 400 years. Guided tours of the museum introduce visitors to the various sections covering the history of humans, the Earth and animals. The cultural spectrum thus extends from historic rooms to natural history.
Festivals and olive oil in Calci
The Gioco del Mulino is a historic game between the eight districts of Calci and takes place on the second Sunday in May. The historic Fiera di Sant’Ermolao in Calci takes place during the first week of August and includes craft markets, concerts, art exhibitions, fairground rides and a traditional tombola. In November, the Festa dell'Olio takes place, featuring a tasting of olive oil from Calci. Also in November, the Mercatino di Natale takes place around the Romanesque Pieve in the town centre; local craftspeople, artists, olive growers and traders offer regional products and small handmade gifts there.
The Monti Pisani Olive Oil Trail covers five municipalities, including Calci, Buti, San Giuliano Terme, Vecchiano and Vicopisano. The “Oil Experience” includes a visit to the facility, with a short path through the olive grove between the operating areas and the internal car park, as well as an olive oil tasting on a panoramic terrace. These olive oil-related themes may play a role when personally choosing the focus of your holiday.
Cycling route and getting there
The L'anello del Monte Pisano cycling route passes through Calci. From Pisa, Calci can be reached by buses no. 120 and 161 in about 30 minutes; they depart from the central Sesta Porta bus station. When choosing a holiday apartment in Calci, you can match these connections with the landscape, cultural, olive oil and event-related attractions to your preferred daily rhythm. For further regional orientation, you can also look at Montemagno.
For the higher-level travel overview: Pisa.
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