Crete senesi is the name of a region in southern Tuscany at the border between the provinces of Siena and Arezzo. The Crete present a bare, almost lunar landscape. The Crete are, in fact, a series of argillaceous hills that atmospheric agents have modelled throughout the centuries. Badlands and biancana forms characterise the landscape in this part of Tuscany.

In this bare and therefore charming region stand the Medieval towns of Asciano and Buonconvento and the abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Those who like history can grab the chance of a holiday in the Crete senesi and visit the fields where on September 2, 1260 Florentine Guelphs and Sienese Ghibellines fought the famous battle of Montaperti.

Rapolano Terme is the ideal destination for those who dream of healthy holidays.


Crete senesi - Lunar Landscape Between Arezzo and Siena
Crete senesi is the name of a vast area in southern Tuscany, stretching between the provinces of Siena and Arezzo. Surrounded by Valdichiana, Val d`Orcia, Valdelsa and the Chianti, this bare and almost plantless region, which has been called "Deserto di Accona" (Accona desert) since the Middle Ages, reaches the foot of the Mount Amiata. The Crete senese are divided into the municipalities of Asciano, Buonconvento, Monteroni d`Arbia, Rapolano Terme and San Giovanni d`Asso.