Discover Bolgheri: Cypress Avenue, Wine and Local History

Bolgheri combines an impressive approach, protected natural areas, historic buildings and the town's wine culture. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can take their preferred mix of landscapes, culture and culinary experiences into account when choosing their base.

Arriving via Viale dei Cipressi

A characteristic entrance to the town is the five-kilometre-long, tree-lined Viale dei Cipressi di Bolgheri. It connects the Oratorio di San Guido with the historic centre of Bolgheri. The road is accessible by car and drivable along its entire length. This makes the journey itself a special part of planning your trip: you can deliberately include the avenue as your route to the historic centre and choose your accommodation to suit your personal rhythm between excursions and quiet days.

Protected nature and panoramic views

The Padule di Bolgheri is designated both as a Special Area of Conservation and as a Special Protection Area, with the code IT5160004. The area covers 513 hectares and was Italy's first privately protected area. These details convey the special importance of this natural area without reducing it to a single activity. For planning your trip, the Padule can therefore be an important point of reference if you would like to get to know Bolgheri not only through its town centre but also through its landscape.

A different view of the surroundings can be enjoyed from the Belvedere di Bolgheri. The public garden offers views of the sea and the landscape. This allows you to combine different impressions when exploring the town: historic buildings in the town, a public garden with expansive views and a designated natural area.

Historic traces in the town

The origins of the Castello di Bolgheri date back to the 13th century. The Castello consists of several buildings grouped around the original core of Bolgheri's historic centre. The town's architectural and historical heritage also includes the church of Santi Giacomo e Cristoforo, which is considered the oldest building in the surrounding area from an architectural perspective, as well as the San Guido chapel, built in 1703 by Count Simone Maria della Gherardesca.

Literary connections are also part of the town's history. Giosuè Carducci spent part of his childhood in Castagneto and Bolgheri. Another historical detail is the building on Piazza Alberto: it is called Fabbrica Nova and was built in 1830; a family moved into a spacious apartment in this building.

Wine and individually planned experiences

When visiting wineries in Bolgheri, you can get to know the vineyards and the people behind the wines. There are also individually designed, multi-day enogastronomic routes and trips dedicated to exploring the wine and landscape of Bolgheri. Visits to wineries can be booked via the experiences page of the Consorzio per la Tutela dei Vini DOC Bolgheri e DOC Bolgheri Sassicaia.

The municipal tourism map also shows a cycling tour called Bolgheri DOC. If you are travelling in September, you can note Bolgheri Jazz as an event in the village of Bolgheri. This provides a range of travel ideas without requiring you to limit yourself to just one way of discovering the town.

Guidance for choosing your accommodation

The IAT Bolgheri provides information about local attractions and the mobility system. The IAT also ensures access for people with disabilities. This information point can therefore be helpful as you continue planning your visit. When choosing your accommodation, consider which of the aforementioned priorities matter most to you: the historic townscape, the landscape of the Padule, winery visits, a cycling tour or a stay with a variety of opportunities for excursions.

For further trip planning, you can also discover Folignano, Bobbio, Cortemaggiore, Carpaneto Piacentino, Agazzano, San Pietro In Cerro, Bettola and Ottone on this platform.

For the overarching travel overview: Piacenza.