Discover Sant'anastasio
Accommodation in Sant'anastasio
Sant'Anastasio combines a remarkable local history with regional specialities and art. Until the 18th century, Sant'Anastasio was the head of a small community. This historical role gives the place its own significance. Those who want to make regional history and living traditions the focus of their trip will find a cultural starting point here.
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History and cultural discoveries
One cultural point of interest is the Church of Sant’Anastasio e Vincenzo in the village of Sant'Anastasio. It houses the oil painting “Assunzione e Santi”. Those interested in religious art and the history of small villages can take this aspect into account when planning their trip without having to limit their stay to a single theme.
Colognola is one of the oldest places in the municipality and lies on a plateau. This gives the place its own spatial character as part of your travel planning. When choosing a holiday apartment, this distinction can be helpful if you would rather experience the character of a historically shaped village or the special location of an older plateau settlement.
Farro, agriculture and local festivals
Petrognola is very close to Sant'Anastasio and is active in agriculture and the processing of typical products, particularly farro. Looking at this grain also provides insight into the culinary identity of the Garfagnana. Piazza al Serchio and its surrounding area are among the most important producers of Farro IGP della Garfagnana.
A suitable opportunity to place this regional tradition in context is the Festa del Farro. It takes place in mid-July in the nearby village of Sant’Anastasio and is dedicated to one of the region's symbolic products. Another clearly dated event was the Festa del Tordello, which was scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 June 2025 in Sant'Anastasio and Petrognola. When planning your trip, you should check such festivals according to the period you want to travel; the dates given do not describe general availability every year.
Cycling route and nature experiences
Those who want to actively explore the surrounding area will find a specific thematic connection between the landscape and regional cuisine in the cycling route “Le Contee del farro in bicicletta”. The route leads uphill towards Sant’Anastasio–Cogna. This route characteristic is important when planning your day: it is intended for travellers who consciously want to include an uphill cycling tour in their itinerary.
The Parco dell’Orecchiella is a distinct natural attraction. The state nature reserve has trails for trekking, mountain biking and horse riding. This allows you to shape your stay around culture, cuisine or active pursuits. Depending on the pace of holiday you want, you can focus on local history and festivals when choosing your accommodation, or give greater consideration to nature and outdoor activities.
Which accommodation suits your travel plans?
A holiday apartment in Sant'anastasio is a particularly logical search option if you want to focus on the village, its history and the regional farro traditions.
The village offers various ways to approach a trip: historical orientation, art, regional agriculture, festivals and nature activities. Based on this, decide which of these experiences should be the focus of your stay, and then tailor your search for a holiday apartment or holiday home accordingly.
For the overarching travel overview: Piazza Al Serchio.
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