Al Palazzaccio

Nestled among the gentle hills of Val Graziosa, the Al Palazzaccio agriturismo welcomes guests to a farmhouse overlooking the valley of Calci, offering a stunning view of the Verruca Castle. The establishment consists of two buildings dating back to the 15th and 18th centuries, immersed in a rural landscape of olive groves, vineyards, terraced fields, and forests, where nature, history, and authenticity coexist.

The Ruschi Farm has been engaged in producing extra virgin olive oil since the 1700s, now organic and award-winning. Driven by a passion for the land, Cristiana, the current custodian of the family tradition, opened the agriturismo and a reservation-only restaurant that features dishes from Tuscan cuisine made with local ingredients, many of which are complemented by their own oil.

The accommodations are located in the farmhouse and include two apartments and a double room. The Riccio apartment comprises a well-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom, and a twin room, with the option for extra beds. The Volpe apartment, situated in the oldest part of the house, features a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, and two bedrooms. The Tasso room is ideal for short stays and is equipped with a minibar, kettle, satellite TV, and a private bathroom.

The property offers numerous spaces for relaxation and leisure, including a summer-opening swimming pool, a garden with a gazebo, barbecue facilities, a ping-pong table, and spacious lawns where donkeys, sheep, and chickens roam. Breakfast, which can also be served in the garden during the warm season, includes homemade products, jams, and syrups from the farm.

Guests can take part in guided tastings of organic olive oil and visit the farm to learn about its history and production processes. Experiential activities are also offered, such as horseback riding or donkey trekking, guided walks, climbing on Monte Pisano, kayaking, paragliding, or hot air ballooning, sailing tours in the Cetacean Sanctuary, and visits to wineries in the Lucca and Pisa hills.

Calci is only 12 km from Pisa and 24 km from Lucca, well connected to the main Tuscan art cities and the beaches of the San Rossore Park. The town center, with shops, a supermarket, and a pharmacy, is just a few minutes' walk away. Cristiana, who lives on the property, is always available to provide advice and make the stay an authentic Tuscan experience.