Il Meleto is an ideal starting point for fascinating excursions to the historic cities of Tuscany and Umbria - Siena (35 km), Florence (80 km), San Gimignano (60 km), Montepulciano (20 km), Cortona (20 km), Chiusi (30km) and Perugia (60 km). The heart of the Chianti region is nearby (25-30 km). The ancient, fully restored spa town of Rapolano Terme is just down the road (8 km). Good shopping can be found at Sinalunga (5 km) while basic shopping in the quaint, ancient hamlet of Farnetella (3 km) is a delight .