Holiday apartment in Castelnuovo Dell'abate – village, abbey and Val d’Orcia

Castelnuovo dell’Abate combines a medieval village, monastic culture and the landscape of Val d’Orcia. It occupies a dominant position above Val d’Orcia and Sant’Antimo Abbey and was established as a military base to protect the abbey. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Castelnuovo Dell'abate can combine historical impressions and landscape experiences here with different holiday interests.

Holiday apartment in Castelnuovo Dell'abate between the village and Val d’Orcia

The village lies on a hill overlooking the banks of the Orcia River; forests and vineyards surround Castelnuovo dell’Abate. Sant’Antimo Abbey is located 9 kilometres from Montalcino in the valley of the Starcia stream, a tributary of the Orcia, near the village. This means that the main themes to consider when choosing accommodation are the village, the abbey, the river landscape and paths through Val d’Orcia.

Around Sant’Antimo, there are specific cultural experiences to enjoy. The “La Via della Luce” tour uses a video guide to take visitors through the Carolingian Chapel, the crypt, the upper loggia, the monastic pharmacy and the San Benedetto Garden. In the Giardino Santa Ildegarda, visitors can find medicinal herbs assigned to the relevant groups of illnesses. Architecture, monastic spaces and the garden offer different cultural highlights.

Courses, music and discoveries at the abbey

Music and courses also shape the experience at Sant’Antimo. Gregorian chant courses for individuals and groups are organised at the abbey. They include accommodation in the monastic hostel of Castelnuovo dell’Abate and are led by teachers known throughout Italy. According to an annual calendar, concerts of sacred and classical music are held there, featuring professional artists and orchestras. This may be of interest when planning a holiday apartment if culture and shared experiences are intended to define the stay.

In the Area Pic Nic opposite the Church of Sant’Antimo Abbey, there are wooden tables and benches for a break after an excursion to the abbey. You can eat a packed lunch there or take a rest. In the borgo of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the Pieve dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo is considered a noteworthy sight. This connects a visit to the abbey with a specific destination in the village.

Landscape and cycling tourism in Val d’Orcia

For active days, Orso on Bike is involved in cycling tourism on the white gravel roads and surrounding paths in Val d’Orcia. Together with the hills, the banks of the Orcia, forests and vineyards, this creates a broad range of options between culture and physical activity. When choosing a holiday apartment or accommodation, you can therefore consider whether to focus on the medieval village, Sant’Antimo, the gardens and concerts, or on the landscape and cycling tourism. Via Borgo di Sotto belongs to Castelnuovo dell’Abate.

Discover other places

For additional destinations, you can also explore Sant'angelo In Colle, Lama and Torrenieri.

To the main travel overview: Montalcino.