Staying in Montepulciano: how to get the most out of it

  BIKE and EBIKE RENTALS Biking in our hilly region can be very challenging so some training and good health conditions are mandatory or, in alternative just get an EBIKE. In any case you will be rewarded by amazing roads and breathtaking landscapes. One of the most reputed local bike rental agency is CICLOPOSSE. They organize also guided tours. www.cicloposse.com Tel: +39 0578 749983 Cell: +39 345 0371289 If you wish to bike without pain you can try a new e-bike by contacting www.e-biketuscany.com in the nearby village of Pienza. This company also organize guided tours with traditional or electric MTB and nordic walk tours.   A newly established e-bike company located few minute away is URBAN BIKERY.  See their offers here: http://www.urbanbikery.it/ OR Byebike: http://bye.bike/en/

What to do in Montepulciano When you will be in central Montepulciano you’ll fully enjoy the town’s vibrant life and be part of our community starting from its celebrated food scenes: See here a selection of best Restaurants and eateries inside the city walls https://gomontepulciano.blogspot.com/2020/03/recommended-restaurants-and-eateries-of.html One of the reason of choosing Montepulciano as destination is probably the fame of its wines and spectacular cellars See here everything you should know about the wine, wine bars and wineries: https://gomontepulciano.blogspot.com/2020/05/montepulciano-and-wine.html See here some suggestions to get the most from your short stay in Montepulciano: https://gomontepulciano.blogspot.com/2020/09/two-days-in-montepulciano.html

RISTORANTI DENTRO LE MURA DEL BORGO I ristoranti citati si trovano tutti all'interno del centro storico di Montepulciano a pochi minuti a piedi dagli appartamenti Montefelix  e sono elencati per ordine di distanza dagli appartamenti. tagliatelle fatte a mano al ragù di cinghiale, una della specialità della zona OSTERIA "GATTAVECCHI" Via di Collazzi, 74 - Chiesa di Santa Maria. Tel +39 0578 757110. www.gattavecchi.it ($) ($$) (Informale / Dressy) (tradizionale & Creative).  Sempre aperto a pranzo in estate. Chiuso a cena il lunedì e il martedì. I tempi di chiusura possono variare con la stagione. Situato nella cantina storica della cantina Gattavecchi, vanta una delle migliori terrazze al tramonto e un'incredibile sala da pranzo (ex refettorio del monastero) con accesso alle cantine sotterranee. Menu semplice ma di eccezionale qualità e completezza basato su ricette tradizionali con un tocco esotico (Lilian, la chef è brasiliana). I vini sono quelli prodotti dalla...

The following is a partial and "ongoing" list of recommended restaurants in central Montepulciano.  The ones under the city center section are all reachable by short walk from any MONTEFELIX apartments Hand made tagliatelle with wild boar sauce one of the regional recipe CITY CENTER (within the city walls) OSTERIA "GATTAVECCHI" Via di Collazzi, 74 - by Santa Maria Church. Tel +39 0578 757110. www.gattavecchi.it ($)($$)(Informal/Dressy)(Traditional&Creative). Always open for lunch in Summer. Closed for dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays. Closing times may change with the season. Located by the historic cellar of the Gattavecchi winery, it boasts one of the best sunset terraces, and an amazing dining room (former monastery's refectory) with access to the underground cellars. Simple but outstanding menu based on traditional recipes with an exotic touch (Lilian, the chef is Brazilian). The wines are those produced by the winery. OSTERIA "ACQUACHETA" Via d...

Montepulciano does not slow down in winter. This is the best time of the year for unique activities Here some of our favorite! OUTDOOR ACTIVITY forget the gloomy winter scenario, Tuscany hills region can offer splendid days with dramatic views like the one below.  Brisk morning walks will reward you with the beauty of the landscapes, dramatic skies, great pictures and a good excuse to indulge with another winter treat: food! view of the hills and valleys in a typical winter morning from Montepulciano FOOD SCENE OK cherry season is over but for the foodies visiting this part of Tuscany may be even better as it is the only time of the year where you can get some delicatessen. Truffles first but also mushrooms and venison, turnip greens (with sausages), kale (in Ribollita soup), boar (stewed with olives) and the omnipresent freshly-pressed olive oil (bruschetta!). All restaurants in Montepulciano are open during November and December months and boasting best season recipes. Some will ...

  Montepulciano has the privilege to host one of the most reputed Italian Language School of the country. Since more than three decades Il Sasso school offers language courses and a variety of related activities to students of all ages and professions. The school is primarily addressed to everyone interested in learning the Italian language and culture but it is often chosen by foreign diplomatic corps, academics and corporate professionals because of its reputation in effective teaching and because it's located in a safe and exceptional artistic context. The students become immediately part of the local community mixing leisure activities to the learning practice. All the Montefelix apartments are located at few min walk from the School. They are an excellent location not only for attending the courses but also as relaxing place to study and occasionally meeting other students. Further info: www.ilsasso.it    The gateway to  apartment rentals in  Montepulciano ...