Hotels Montecatini Val Di Cecina, Guesthouses Montecatini Val Di Cecina and Residences Montecatini Val Di Cecina

Idyllically set amidst Volterra's rolling hills, Montecatini Val di Cecina gathers precious historical and artistic beauties of great value. Totally surrounded by the lush natural settings of Pisa's Colline Metallifere, it is crossed by plenty of exciting trekking and mountain-biking itineraries.

Hotels in Montecatini Val di Cecina are the ideal accommodation facilities for those interested in experencing a closer touch with nature. The local inns and farm houses offer modern comforts, well-kept spaces and exquisite cuisine. Not to be missed are the city's residences, that gathers comfortable, well-kept vacation homes and flats.

Montecatini Val di Cecina's old town develops just in the heart of a privileged panoramic area of unrivalled beauty. The opposite side of the valley is dominated by Volterra, that is characterized by imposing walls and peculiar architectures. Montecatini Val di Cecina's picturesque houses are commanded by the high tower of a spectacular medieval castle.
The old town revolves around the imposing profile of this impressive XII-century fortress, and its narrow streets and winding lanes are still peppered with splendid medieval buildings of great artistic value, such as Palazzo Pretorio and the Romanesque-Gothic Church of St. Biagio.
In the nineteenth century, Montecatini was the most important mining centre in Italy for copper extraction. It is now home to the Mine Museum, that gives visitors the possibility to visit its underground tunnels and stairs and Pozzo Alfredo, the latter being situated inside the adjoining tower-shaped building. This giant wooden hoist was once used to extract copper from the soil. This huge mining complex even includes the great Muraglione Dam, that was built in the nineteenth century to satisfy the water requirements of mines but never went into operation.
Pisa's Colline Metallifere include three distinct protected natural areas, the natural reserves of Berignone, Monterufoli-Caselli and Montenero. Montecatini Val di Cecina gives tourists the possibility to undertake exciting excursions and perform plenty of open-air activities across the surrounding area..