Things to do

Activities & experiences

Sport, food and the best of Tuscany — much of it right here on the estate, the rest a short drive away. Our reception will happily arrange any of it for you.

Sport and play, all in one place

The Prime Residence near Volterra is built for active, easy holidays — pools, a free tennis court, a sports field and an outdoor gym, all just steps from your door.

Three swimming pools
Shared across the estate — including a shallow paddling pool for the littlest ones — with sun terraces and loungers for an easy afternoon.
Tennis court — free, anytime
Open whenever you like — rackets and balls are available at reception.
Sports field & outdoor gym
Room to run, train and play football and group games in the Tuscan air.
BBQ & garden dining
A shared barbecue area and shaded terraces for long, slow lunches under the olive trees.

Landscaped gardens

Pergola dining with a view

Rooms that open to the hills

Osteria Etrusca

At the foot of Villa Apicius, the Osteria Etrusca celebrates authentic Tuscan flavours and the Italian art of taking it slow — local, seasonal cooking and the prized truffles of Volterra. It is also a wonderful venue for family events and celebrations.

Breakfast · 8.00–10.00
Fresh bread and croissants delivered every morning — a slow, local start to the day.
Lunch
A light midday meal in the Tuscan sun, for adults and children alike.
Dinner & events
Fine dining in a dolce-vita atmosphere — ideal for weddings, birthdays and celebrations.

Osteria Etrusca · at the foot of Villa Apicius, Prime Residence

info@osteria-etrusca.com T: +39 347 850 4284 osteriaetrusca.com

Open 27 April – 30 September 2026 · space is limited, so please book early.

Active days out

Wellness, hot springs & golf

Two Tuscan essentials for well-being — good wine and thermal water — plus a round of golf.

Castelfalfi Golf Club · Montaione
Tuscany’s largest course — 27 holes, a driving range and clinics for every level.
Saturnia — Cascate del Mulino
The famous terraced hot springs — warm natural pools, free and open day and night.
Calidario Terme · Venturina
A natural 36°C thermal lake with a modern spa: sauna, Turkish bath and treatments.
Terme di Sassetta
Sulphur-rich springs at 49.6°C in the woods — bookable through Podere La Cerreta.
Bagni San Filippo · Mount Amiata
Wild thermal springs at 52°C south-east of Siena — famous for the Fosso Bianco, white calcareous rock formations cascading over warm natural pools.

SaturniaCascate del Mulino

VenturinaCalidario Terme Etrusche

Wine country

Vineyards & tastings

Some of Italy’s most celebrated estates sit on our doorstep. Visits and tastings are arranged through reception — just let us know and we’ll set it up.

Ornellaia · Bolgheri
A world-famous “Super Tuscan” estate over 99 hectares on the coast.
La Mercareccia · Casale Marittimo
A family dream on the hills — Sangiovese with a salty Laurum perfume.
Castelvecchio · Terricciola
Hand-harvested reds and the traditional Vin Santo, with a view over the old town.
Tenuta Torciano · San Gimignano
A classic Tuscan wine-and-food experience with expert pairings.
Podere Marcampo · Volterra
A small family estate just outside Volterra — award-winning Merlot and Sangiovese, with tastings and an agriturismo on site.
Monterosola · Volterra
A modern hillside winery above Volterra, blending native and international grapes — vineyard visits and tastings by appointment.
Tenuta San Guido · Bolgheri
Home of the legendary Sassicaia — the estate isn’t open for tours, but its wine shop and restaurant are well worth the trip.
Guado al Tasso · Bolgheri
The Antinori family’s coastal estate, a major producer of excellent Bolgheri DOC wines — tours by arrangement.

14 km · 20 minVolterra

Explore the area

Etruscan hill towns, the coast and family days out — all within easy reach of your villa. Volterra is just 14 km away, with its museum, alabaster workshops and the medieval festival each August.

90 kmFlorence

68 kmPisa

65 kmSiena

40 kmSan Gimignano

~40 minThe Etruscan Coast

60 kmBolgheri cypress avenue

~120 kmVal d’Orcia — filmed in Gladiator

The pine-backed beach at Cecina on the Etruscan Coast

By the sea

Beaches near the Estate

The Etruscan Coast is 15–40 minutes away — pale sand, dark sand and rocky coves running from Livorno to Piombino. A few our guests come back for:

Cecina · ~30 min
A long, family-friendly sandy beach with shallow water and full facilities.
Marina di Bibbona & Donoratico · ~30 min
Pine-backed sands and easy-going beach clubs along the coast.
San Vincenzo & Golfo di Baratti · ~35–40 min
Crystal water in the gulf of Baratti, framed by an Etruscan archaeological park.
Castiglioncello · ~40 min
Rocky coves and elegant little bays — the “Tuscan Riviera”.

Good to know

Where to eat nearby

A few local favourites our guests come back for — reception is always happy to book a table for you.

Vecchio Mulino · Saline di Volterra
A welcoming ristorante and pizzeria, minutes from the Prime Residence.
Africa · Saline di Volterra
Local cuisine, homemade pasta and ravioli, and excellent desserts.
Locanda Le Volte · Casale Marittimo
An enoteca and restaurant in a medieval hill village, with wine tastings.
La Baracchina · Castiglioncello
A seafront spot on the Etruscan Coast specialising in fresh seafood.
Don Beta · Volterra
A well-loved trattoria in the historic centre of Volterra, serving traditional Tuscan dishes.
Vecchia Lira · Volterra
A lively spot in the heart of Volterra — regional cooking, from quick lunches to relaxed dinners.
Bardo Vino · Montescudaio
A welcoming wine bar and kitchen in Montescudaio, pairing local wines with Tuscan plates.

Our travel guide to the area

Beaches, vineyards, hill-towns and the places our guests love most — gathered in one printable guide.

Download the guide (PDF)

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Estate and Osteria Etrusca photos © Tuscany Forever. Location photos via Wikimedia Commons: Volterra (CC BY-SA 4.0, Mongolo1984); Pisa (CC BY 4.0, PaestumPaestum); Siena (CC0, Perituss); San Gimignano (CC BY 2.0, Thomas Quine); Baratti coast (CC BY-SA 4.0, PROPOLI87); Saturnia (CC BY-SA 4.0, Raimond Spekking); Calidario (CC BY-SA 3.0, LepoRello); Bolgheri vineyards (CC BY-SA 3.0, David Lienhard); Bolgheri cypress avenue (CC BY-SA 4.0, Repuli); Florence (CC BY-SA 4.0, Diego Delso); Val d’Orcia (CC BY-SA 4.0, Carlo Cattaneo); golf (CC BY-SA 2.0, Chris Heaton); gelato (CC BY-SA 4.0, Basilicofresco); Cecina (CC BY-SA 3.0, Etienne (Li)); Italian food (CC BY-SA 2.0, Philip Mallis).