Villas in Chianni

About Chianni

Chianni is a medieval village in the Terre di Pisa, surrounded by low mountains and oak woods. Its municipality takes in chestnut woods, vines and olive trees, and the local olive oil is a speciality. The church of San Donato dates to 1277, though the building was largely remodelled in the 19th century. Most homes here have a private pool and a garden, and many sleep six or more. In July an opera festival uses Piazza del Castello, and a wild boar festival comes round each autumn.

Is Chianni right for you?

Best for

Groups wanting pools, walks and olive country

Not for you if

You want to walk to a bar or shop, as this is a small village in low mountains with homes in and around it.

Near Chianni

• Rivalto

  The municipality's only hamlet, a few kilometres from Chianni, with an 18th-century sanctuary surrounded by woods.

• Ghiaccione waterfalls

  Reached by road towards Castellina Marittima and then a woodland walk, with a pool below the falls where you can swim.

• Lari

  A village with a fortress whose walls date back to the early Middle Ages, and a small factory making handcrafted semolina pasta.

• Terricciola

  A neighbouring municipality producing wine, with a strawberry festival among its yearly events.

Getting to Chianni

Pisa is about 35 km from Chianni and has the busiest airport in Tuscany, while Florence, about 60 km away, has an airport with flights from London. Chianni is a village in rural countryside, so you need a car.

When to go to Chianni

July brings the Chianni Opera Festival in Piazza del Castello. In October the chestnut season is celebrated at Rivalto, and the Chianni Wild Boar Festival follows later in the autumn, with dinners, tastings and music.

Chianni villa holidays: questions answered

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