Rigomagno Things To Do

Day trips from Rigomagno to the many surrounding cities, towns and village are a great way to become immersed in the local culture. Nearby Montepulciano is a medieval delight and also home to one of the world’s most famous wines. The medieval hilltop city of Castiglion Fiorentino provides panoramic views over the Tuscan countryside and a history that dates back to 600 BC. The exciting and romantic cities of Florence, Pisa, and Siena can also be easily reached on a day trip from Rigomagno.

Rigomagno is located in the South Chianti hills, world famous for its wines. Private wine tours of the regions wine cellars and vineyards are the perfect place to obtain some knowledge of the wines sold around world. Tours can include medieval wine cellars of Montepulciano and Montefollonico.

 

Lake Trasimeno is the fourth largest lake in Italy and will be a delight for both adults and children. Water sports available on the lake include swimming, surfing, canoeing, and sailing. There are also beaches dotted around the lake that are the perfect place to enjoy the hot Italian sunshine. Trips to the lake’s islands by ferry will give holiday makers the opportunity to view romantic castles, majestic churches, and nature reserves.

 

Playing golf amidst the splendour of the Tuscan hills will be an experience to remember. Golf in Rigomagno can include the magnificent 18-hole championship course Poggio Dei Medici Golf Club in Scarperia. There are numerous golf courses dotted all over Tuscany and the new course at Castiglion del Bosco, which will be completed in 2010, will feature the longest golf hole in Europe.

 

Restaurants
One of the major attractions of a holiday in Rigomagno is the numerous fine restaurants serving traditional Italian cuisine. On the 24^th of June each year Rigomagno holds the annual Il Colle degli Ulivi festival where chefs from all over Italy visit to cook dishes and meals for all to enjoy.