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the green lodge

Single Family w/ 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Sleeps 6

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ACCOMODATION: The Green Lodge is located in the beautiful valley  
named Val Graziosa, surrounded by olive trees. It is close to the  
Certosa di Calci , it’s at 8 km from Pisa, 80 from Florence and  
Siena, and at 30km. from the sea (Tirrenia). Then it’s the ideal  
place for a vacation in the Toscany Lands, visiting historical,  
natural and seaside locations 
 
the green lodgeis built on a hill  
On the main floor is a dining-living room with a sofa ( converts in  
a single-bed), fireplace as well as a modern eat-in kitchen with  
full stove, refrigerator, plenty of dishes and cookware 
ther are a double bedroom, a triple bedroom, and a bathroom with  
bathtub. The house has central heating throughout. A hair dryer is  
available on request.  
 THE GARDEN AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: Your family is bound to  
spend time enjoying the garden, which has a table and chairs, sun  
lounges and BBQ  
LOCATION: the green lodge is near to Pisa, Lucca, Florence and the  
beach (tirrenia is only 10 kilometers or about 6 miles away) as well  
as with easy reach of most important Tuscan places of interest. The  
nearest airport is Pisa (20 minutes by car). Florence airport is one  
hour and Rome airport about 4 hours.  
OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE NEAR BY: Tennis, golf, the beach, horse  
riding, bike riding, hiking, wine tasting, fabulous dining, thermal  
spas, designer out let shopping, Etruscan ruins and Renaissance and  
medieval art and architecture. 
 
from Firenze  
Take the motorway FI-LI-PI  
Go ahead on Pisa  
Exit Cascina  
Follow signs for Lugnano  
Follow signs for Caprona  
Follow signs for Calci 
  
From Genova or Milano an Airport 
Take the motorway GE-LI  
Exit to Pisa Centro  
Go ahead on motorway FI-LI-PI  
Exit to Pisa EST  
Go ahead on Provinciale Calcesana  
Follow signs for Colignola  
Follow signs for Mezzana  
Follow signs for Calci  
 
 
 
 
 
  

Vacation Rental Amenities

 
Pisa, famous all over the world for its Leaning Tower which  
dominates and exalts the magnificence of Piazza del Duomo, boasts a  
millenary history which mostly developed at the time of the Maritime  
Republics. Pisa is a real jewel- case with its roman and gothic  
churches, its squares and palaces that give splendour to the old  
streets and to the quarters winding along the Arno. It is one of the  
most important university towns thanks to its several and different  
faculties and the well- known "Scuola Normale" in Cavalieri Square.  
Sightseeing Pisa you will not only discover art, history, culture  
but natural environments too such as Migliarino Park, San Rossore,  
the Coast, Monte Pisano; all of them offer a charming scenery to the  
traveller. 
The sea and... a surprise.  
An unexpected oasis, the natural park of San Rossore. 
 
In the varying landscape along the Tuscan coast, this forest by the  
sea  
is really quite extraordinary.  
Once upon a time this area was covered by the sea and the home to  
prehistoric sharks, but today we meet fallow and roe deer, boars and  
foxes in the unspoilt woodland. 
Just think, a dense web of pine, oak, poplar and ash protected by  
high sand dunes with oyster catchers, gannets, ducks and seagulls  
flying overhead. And all this just half an hour away from important  
cities of art. 
 
After immersing yourself in nature, the riviera of Tirrenia and  
Marina di Pisa await you. 
A strip of quartz beach, with thick pine woods giving a sense of  
calm and behind you Pisa and its imposing monuments. 
This is a chance you cannot miss, not just because of Piazza dei  
Miracoli and the famous tower, but also for other superb treasures  
such as the Certosa at Calci with its natural history museum.  
To reach the sea once more you can take a walk along the last  
stretch of the Arno and at the mouth watch eel fishing and taste  
their delicious flavour 
Calci rises along the course of the Zambra torrent, between the  
cities of Pisa and Lucca.  
The local economy is mainly based on the agriculture, sheep-farming  
and on the activity of numerous industries working in the textile  
and tanner fields and for the production of building materials.  
The place name probably comes from the word "calce" (lime), with  
reference to some lime furnaces, anciently active.  
The first residential settlements in the area of Calci go back to  
the Roman Age: at that time the locality was known with the name  
of "Locus Calcis", with reference to the plenty of local lime caves.  
During the Middle Ages rose the first religious buildings under the  
jurisdiction of the Bishopric of Pisa, whose around the community  
gathered and started to build its houses.  
During the same period the community started to develop the local  
economy, thanks to the close torrent, along which flourishing  
trading activities took place.  
Later along the torrent also rose the first mills and artisan  
workshops for the manufacturing of wool and leather.  
Between the XII-th and XIV-th century the village of Calci hosted  
some saints like Saint Alexander, Saint Jacopo and Saint Verano, who  
stayed there for a long in solitude and prayer.  
After the collapse of the Republic of Pisa, occurred on the XVI-th  
century, the village of Calci became property of the Republic of  
Florence, being this latter under the Medici's government.  
Although the village was annexed to the Florentine domains, it  
continued showing its faithful to the Pisan power and because of  
this it was punished by being united to the territory of Vicopisano,  
thus losing its autonomy.  
At the beginning of the XVIII-th century the village passed by  
heritance to the Lorena's Dukes, who saved the previous territorial  
organization so that Calci conquered again its autonomy just after  
the Unity of Italy occurred on 1861 by the King Vittorio Emanuele II  
of Savoia.  
Among the most important monuments to see in Calci we point out here  
the Certosa (Certosa Convent) and the Pieve Romanica (Romanic  
Parish).  
Among the numerous celebrations periodically taking place in Calci  
we remind here the traditional "Chestnuts Festival" held yearly on  
October, during which it is possible both to taste some good typical  
foods and wines and to admire the fine local artistic artisan  
objects.  
The Certosa of Calci  
The Certosa was built as an enclosed convent. It was restored and  
enlarged between the XVII-th and XVIII-th century. 
Once entered into this big building, it is possible to visit  
numerous suggestive rooms: the first one is the "Entrance Hall",  
surmounted by a statue portraying "Saint Bruno", who was the founder  
of the Certosine Order. On its right side opens the Saint Sebastiane  
Chapel, whose inside it is possible to admire some frescoes dating  
back to the XVIII-th century.  
Inside the Certosa, a fouteenth-century church opens on a large  
square. The religious building shows a rich facade with marble-made  
decorations and it is preceded by a flight of stairs.  
The interior of the church has just an aisle and along its walls  
decorated as frescoes it is possible to admire "Bible's Stories"  
painted by different artists and some stalls that were carved by  
Marco da Villa.  
Close to the main altar there is a fine shovel by Baldassarre  
Franceschini (1611-1690), called the "Volterrano" (from Volterra),  
portraying the "Virgin Mary, Saint Bruno and other saints".  
From the right side of the church it is possible to reach the "Big  
Cloister", being this latter a large square whose middle there is a  
fountain made by Feliciano Bianchi. Close to the "Big Cloister"  
rises the "Little Capitural Cloister", from which it is possible to  
enter in the Refectory, whose inside it is possible to admire fine  
frescoes like a "Last Supper" painted by Bernardino Poccetti (1553- 
1612).  
The Grand Ducal Guest-Quarters is a part of the Certosa. It was  
built at the end of the XVIII-th century as a place where to host  
the Tuscan Grand Dukes during their stays. The building consists of  
three rooms that were entirely painted with by Pietro Giarrè and of  
a large terrace from which it is possible to enjoy a wonderful sight  
on the Pisano mount and on the whole city of Pisa.  
Lucca among the "State Towns" of Tuscany, is the only town which  
could maintain its indipendence till 1847. It is the true evidence  
of the loving care of the nobles from Lucca who protected the  
freedom of the "Civitas" with its intact Walls as a platform (XVI- 
XVII Cent.), having a perimeter of Km. 4250 with 10 bastions, and  
the terraces partly preserved. In the medieval town surronded by  
walls, artistic and historic monuments stand out, as the Roman  
Amphiteatre, The Basilica of San Frediano, The Square and the Church  
of St. Michele , The Cathedral of St. Martino with the "Holy face"  
and the Tomb of "Ilaria del Carretto" engraved by "Jacopo della  
Quercia", the Guinigi Tower, Fillungo Road, the Ducale Palace in  
Napoleon square, last evidences of the Principato of Lucca. 
This long stretch of sand called Versilia offers a wealth of ideas,  
temptations and inspiration. 
 
A trail of towns hallowed by decades of legendary guests.  
All these places have lots in common: ever green countryside, cool  
even under the fierce August sun, the seaside with shallow sea to  
suit all ages, the colourful bathing areas, bars and meeting places  
that make the news now as they did in the past. 
But Versilia is also full of individual touches.Forte dei Marmi has  
a more fashionable outlook.  
There are so many stories to tell about this beach, which also  
represents a way of life.  
Life here means high society and shopping, relaxation and a stroll  
in the centre, sunbathing on the beach and diving into the nightlife. 
Viareggio is famous, and quite another kettle of fish.  
Viareggio is its carnival which has become an international  
attraction, strolling, looking in the shop windows, the liberty- 
style buildings, the elegant cafés, the welcome of the townsfolk,  
waiting year after year for the start of the summer and the emotion  
to be here again. 
In Pietrasanta you breathe an air of culture and intellect -  
sculptors and their pupils chat in the cafés and there are works of  
art scattered in all corners. 
With the white marble of all this art still fresh in your mind you  
will arrive at Camaiore, wedged between the cool, green  
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 

Activities and Attractions

Walking and Biking 
The Tuscan landscape offers a vast choice of sport and leisure  
activities. The region stretches from the Appenine mountains of  
2,000 metres, that hide ski fields and challenging climbs, to the  
gentle Tirrenean sea, and an archipelago of islands to explore by  
sailboat. In between you will find rolling hills, sweeping plains  
and lush forests to traverse by foot, bicycle or horse. Contrary to  
popular belief there is more to do than visit quaint villages and  
sampling local produce. Every season offers plenty of activities.  
Travellers to Tuscany are spoilt for choice for opportunities to  
learn or play every kind of sport, at all levels, and for all ages -  
from skiing to sailing, to horse riding, cycling, canoeing, trekking  
and golf. The number of countryside resorts (agriturismi) where you  
can hire a horse or a bicycle increases season after season. And  
when you've had too much open air activity, you are in the region of  
Tuscany with the highest concentration of thermal springs. You can  
recharge your batteries in the same way as the Etruscans, the Roman  
soldiers and men such as Lorenzo the Magnificent. And we can tell  
you where 
Migliarino-San Rossore-Massaciuccoli Regional Park 
Close to Versilia and the world's most famous tower (in Pisa), a  
mosaic of miraculously integral natural environments, protected by  
the park. 
The beach is among the most solitary of the Tuscan coast and abounds  
in low dunes and pioneer plants. Inland, green pine forests planted  
from the eighteenth century onward, fragrant expanses of  
Mediterranean underbrush and strips of mixed woods that host a rare  
vine, the periploca, deer and wild boar. 
As for wetlands, Lake Massaciuccoli hosts an important avifauna and  
precious peat-bogs that extend among the cane-brakes . 
MIGLIARINO - SAN ROSSORE - MASSACIUCCOLI REGIONAL PARK 
Extension: 23.115 ettari.  
Sito web: www.parks.it/parco.migliarino.san.rossore 
The golf club of Tirrenia  
the Cosmopolitan Golf & Country Club offers a very interesting and  
peculiar course. Obstacles consisting of sand, dunes and lakes make  
play extremely stimulating. The undulating course respects the  
original shape of the land, which blends in harmoniously with the  
bordering area. The mild and temperate climate, even during the  
hottest summer months, is a further attraction. The course is  
attractive not only from a technical point of view, but also because  
of the magnificent surrounding scenery. 
 
Voted best new Golf course in Italy in 1993 it is a "must play" for  
the golfing enthusiast. It is based tradition in Scottish links. 
Four tee areas vary the set up options on each hole. The holes offer  
great variety and visual fairness. Most greens are large and the  
fairways have been strategically mounded to define play. Water comes  
in to play on 11 holes making play very stimulating. 
Both 9 and 18 finish to the clubhouse with strategic par 5 water  
carries. 
The course has been inserted in the plan of certification of  
ecological compatible for the golf courses by the Italian federation  
golf. 
SPA near Calci ( Pisa ) 
Mental and physical well-being is that unmistakable light which  
shines out from the face anyone who chooses to put health first and  
foremost in life and beauty. A wise choice which breaks the hectic  
rhythm of daily life with brief periods dedicated to nature, health  
and relaxation.Drinking S. Giuliano spa water, rich in mineral  
salts, between one treatment and another, detoxifies and  
reinvigorates vital functions. Treatments release the multitude of  
health-giving properties present in spa water, triggering the  
processes of natural osmosis so vital to bodily functions. "Taking  
the waters" is also an opportunity to meet with others in relaxed  
and congenial surroundings. S. Giuliano spa waters are ideal for  
combating problems of the respiratory system: rhinitis, sinusitis,  
laryngitis and bronchitis. A programme to combat smog and the other  
threats to the respiratory tract. Nebulisation of health-giving  
vapours and mineral salts strengthen the immune system, revitalising  
body and skin functions. 
With the pure and natural water that gushes out from the waterbeds,  
the hydropinic treatment is carried out from 1 June to 30 September.  
Uliveto is a bicarbonate-alkaline mineral water that is particularly  
rich in electrolytes and mineral ions. Numerous clinical tests  
demonstrated its beneficent properties in the gastrointestinal and  
hepatic-biliary diseases. A comfortable bar, the swimming pool and  
two courts are opened for the spare time. Concerts, shows, cultural  
and artistic events will cheer up the evenings. Uliveto Thermal Park  
is a real health source at disposal of those who want to re- 
establish his/her own physiological balance as naturally as possible 
 
  
 

Vacation Rental Rates

 
1st week of june - last week of sept.- Christmas -Easter  800$ 
1st week of oct. - last week of may 600 $