28/09/2026
🌾 THE CRETE SENESI: WHERE TO STAY TO EXPERIENCE THIS UNIQUE PART OF TUSCANY 🇮🇹
When people imagine Tuscany, they often picture rolling hills, cypress-lined roads and golden landscapes.
Some of the most distinctive scenery can be found just south of Siena, in the Crete Senesi.
And if you want to explore this area without changing accommodation every night, Asciano is one of the places to consider as your base.
🌿 What are the Crete Senesi?
The Crete Senesi are a unique landscape of clay hills, open countryside, winding roads and seasonal colours.
The area is especially known for:
📍 Asciano – a historic village in the heart of the Crete Senesi
🌾 Leonina & the Biancane – striking clay landscapes and some of the area's most photographed views
⛪ Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore – a historic Benedictine abbey surrounded by countryside
🌳 Chiusure – a small hilltop village overlooking the Crete Senesi
🚲 Country roads around Asciano – ideal for scenic drives, cycling and slow travel
🗺️ WHY ASCiano IS A GREAT BASE FOR EXPLORING TUSCANY
One of the advantages of staying in Asciano is its position between Siena, the Crete Senesi and the Val d'Orcia.
From here, you can plan different day trips while returning to the same accommodation each evening.
You can combine:
🏛️ Siena and its medieval centre
🌾 The Crete Senesi and their iconic landscapes
🍷 Montalcino and Brunello w**e country
🌿 Pienza & the Val d'Orcia
🍇 Montepulciano and Vino Nobile
Instead of spending your holiday packing and unpacking, you can choose one peaceful base and explore Tuscany from there.
🏡 STAY IN THE HEART OF THE CRETE SENESI
Sosta Eroica is an independent holiday home in Asciano, Tuscany, surrounded by the countryside of the Crete Senesi.
From the property, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Tuscan landscape and towards Siena, then return after a day of exploring to a quiet countryside setting.
In summer, guests can also enjoy the shared swimming pool.
Whether you are planning a Tuscany road trip, a Siena holiday, a Crete Senesi getaway or a Val d'Orcia itinerary, Asciano can be a convenient base for discovering this part of Tuscany.
📍 Sosta Eroica — Asciano, Crete Senesi, Tuscany, Italy
💡 Our tip: don't rush through the Crete Senesi. Leave time to stop along the roads, visit the small villages, enjoy a long Tuscan lunch and simply watch the landscape change with the light.
👉 Follow Sosta Eroica for Tuscany itineraries, local recommendations and ideas for exploring Siena, the Crete Senesi and Val d'Orcia.
