The Area and it's Surroundings
In the heart of Tuscany, next to the small village of Marcialla (Certaldo - Barberino val d'Elsa), at only 35 kilometres south of Florence and 38 km north of Siena, the Relais Hotel Villa Tavolese is in the Chianti region known as Chianti Colli Fiorentini.
The tranquillity of the area will ensure a pleasant and relaxing stay and, at the same time, the nearness to the most attractive Tuscan places as Florence, Siena, Lucca, San Gimignano, Volterra, Pisa, permits fine daily visits.
Certaldo
A medieval gem
in the green heart of Tuscany
Certaldo, still a beautifully preserved rare example of medieval village, which is situated on the top of a hill, rises up in the heart of Val d'elsa, one of the most spectacular landscapes of Tuscany with it's sweet hills bordered by cypresses, castles and towers. The town lies between the two provinces of Florrence and Siena and it represents an ideal starting point for your sightseeing tour of the major art cities of Tuscany.
extract from Comune di Certaldo booklet