Villas in Bucine

About Bucine

Bucine lies in the Valdambra, in the province of Arezzo rather than Florence or Siena, about 45 km southeast of Florence. The town itself is modest, and the municipality spreads over 29 hamlets. The landscape is cultivated valleys of vineyards and olive groves alternating with hills of Mediterranean oak and scrub. Our homes are spread across several kilometres of countryside. Nearly all have a private pool, and about half have a fireplace. Many are for five or more, and a good number sleep eight or more. Evenings are quiet and local, with food and farming festivals in the villages between summer and autumn. Cennina keeps the look of a medieval castle, and Petrolo has a Romanesque church with della Robbia terracottas.

Is Bucine right for you?

Best for

Quiet countryside with a pool, within reach of three cities

Not for you if

You want to walk to wine villages such as Greve or Radda from your door.

Near Bucine

• Arezzo

  About 20 km east. Around 30 minutes by car, or about 25 minutes by train from Bucine, with trains every half hour.

• Cennina

  Village with the best preserved medieval castle in the area, ruins of its town wall and a wide view from the north side.

• Galatrona Tower

  Medieval tower about 27 m high with views over the Valdambra and a multimedia exhibit inside.

• Via della Ginestra

  A walk of about 7.5 km through country paths, vineyards and cypresses to the sanctuary of Santa Maria della Ginestra.

Getting to Bucine

Florence airport is the closest, about an hour by car. By public transport, take the tram to Florence's main station and a train to Bucine, around an hour and 45 minutes in all. Homes are rural, so a car is needed for shops, restaurants and the surrounding villages.

When to go to Bucine

Summer is when the pools earn their place. July brings the Sagra della Rana at Pietraviva and the Battitura at Perelli. The Trout Festival falls on the second weekend of May, with a polenta festival in September and the grape festival in October. Winter is quieter, and about half the homes have a fireplace. Check opening times of village restaurants and shops before an off-season visit.

Bucine villa holidays: questions answered

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• San Donato in Poggio (29)
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