Holiday Apartment in Pelago: Culture, Wine and Landscapes

Pelago combines an established cultural heritage with a landscape that stretches from the plain to the mountains. Between carefully aligned rows of vines, olive trees and dense forests, the area presents a diverse panorama. Historic squares, museums and events complement the landscape with regional culture and traditions.

Historical Traces Around Pelago

The original settlement of Pelago consisted of houses surrounding the castle of the Guidi counts. A particularly striking connection to the history of art can be found at Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti: It is named after the Florentine goldsmith Lorenzo Ghiberti, who was born there in 1378. The Chiesa di San Martino a Pagiano also reaches far back into history. It is of ancient origin and has been documented since 1104.

The historical and cultural selection also includes the Pieve di San Clemente, which dates from the 18th century and houses a museum of sacred art. In Raggioli, the Museo della Civiltà Contadina e della Montagna displays tools used in local occupations as well as objects from everyday life. The village itself features stone-paved lanes, a medieval atmosphere and houses impressively built into the hillside.

Events, Wine and Regional Traditions

Pelago also offers occasions where culture and shared experiences take center stage. The Diacetum Festival is an annual series of cultural events in the hamlet of Diacceto in the municipality of Pelago. At Arte e Sapori 2026, the program includes a visit to the Fattoria di Travignoli winery with a tasting. It also includes craft markets, openings of cultural spaces, concerts, guided tours and social gatherings. For those interested in culture, the winery visit in the Arte e Sapori event program is also combined with craft markets, concerts and guided tours.

Pelago lies within the production area of Chianti Rufina DOCG. Wine is therefore one of the area's regional themes. Another annual event is the Sagra del Cinghiale, which takes place in the Pelago area in May. When planning the timing of a visit to Pelago, the May date of the Sagra del Cinghiale is a fixed point of reference.

Between Vineyards, Olive Trees and Forests

The hills of Pelago are characterized by vines and olive trees. The area also includes dense forests rich in mushrooms and other products of the undergrowth. When observing the landscape, the rows of vines, olive trees and dense forests stand out as distinct elements of the area itself.

Hiking on the Via di San Francesco

A hiking route on the Via di San Francesco starts in Magnale and leads back to Pelago. When planning the day, Magnale can be considered the starting point and Pelago the route's return destination.

Further Places for Orientation

Further local pages for your orientation: Paterno, Consuma, Borselli

For the overarching travel overview: Florence.

Further Destinations

Further places within the same destination:

Rufina, Montespertoli, Gambassi Terme, Pinete, Vaglia.