Agricampeggio La Piaggia

At the Parco Archeominerario di San Silvestro (20 minutes’ drive), visitors can don a helmet and head underground to learn about the working lives of the local miners (these hills are rich in copper and lead). If you don’t like enclosed spaces, you might prefer to remain above ground and explore a collection of archaeological and mineral artefacts, or the ruins of a medieval fortress. The area around Bolgheri (35 minutes) is renowned for its many high-end wineries, including Ornellaia and Terre del Marchesato, which organise vineyards visits, tastings and gourmet picnics. Hiking enthusiasts might want to head inland to the Riserva Naturale di Caselli (50 minutes), where woodland trails snake past streams, waterfalls and a historic mining landscape, leading to observation points with views all the way to the sea. Keep your eyes peeled for birds of prey and wolves.