Castagneto Carducci, Livorno rests gently lying on a hill from which you can also see the sea. The small village is dominated by the Castle of the Counts of Gherardesca and still shows a section of the walls that once surrounded it.

Right around the castle has developed, over the years, the historic center made of alleys, shops and lively squares. The place, full of history, invites you to visit not only the Gherardesca Castle but, also, of the Propositure of San Lorenzo and the Church of Madonna del Carmine.

A visit to the literary park is also definitely recommended, where abundant material concerning the works and life of Giosuè Carducci is preserved. There are also itineraries that retrace landscapes and places that recur in the Carduccian works including, of course, the splendid avenue of cypresses in Bolgheri.

Not to be missed, in the immediate vicinity, also Marina di Castagneto Carducci. The resort, among the most popular on the Etruscan Coast, offers beach resorts, wide sandy beaches and a crystal clear sea awarded with the blue flag. During spring and summer, sea lilies also bloom, a show worth seeing.

Nature lovers should not miss a visit also to the wildlife refuge of Bolgheri where it is possible to make close encounters with roe deer, badgers, martens, squirrels, peaks and many other animal and plant species characteristic of the area. From May to October the park is closed to the public so, to visit it, the months of March and April are perfect.