If…you wish to spend your holidaysin unspoilt and peaceful places, …you like trekking, horse riding,mountain-biking or free climbing, …you consider your holidays as a chanceto discover authentic flavours and good food, Viviana’s B&Bin the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park is the perfect residence for you! Just over the Tuscan border (30 min) and a short drive to the major cities of Parma , Modena , Bologna , Pisa , Lucca , Verona.
This is genuine unspoilt Italy and can be likened to Tuscany, as it was 30 years ago – without the tourists. Due to its central location, the major cities and lakes in Northern Italy can be visited as day trips with one-two hour drive, thus avoiding expensive hotel stops overnight. Use our house as a base, 40 minutes drive from major railway station and the A1 motorway.
Viviana’s B&B, at 850 m. of altitude, is in the quiet hamlet of Monteduro 5 min drive from Castelnovo ne’ Monti and near to the State Road SS63 that joins the Po Valley to Tuscany passing through the whole mountain territory. Coming from Milan , Verona or Venice (however from the North), this is the fastest panoramic route to reach Cinque Terre, Lucca , Pisa and Florence (without taking the motorway) crossing a territory with enchanting, natural landscapes. Castelnovo ne’ Monti is the main hub and virtual nerve centre in the entire Apennine Mountains of Reggio Emilia, you will find several supermarkets including a Co-op, big fashionable shops, banks, a post office, an hospital, a theatre which also provide a first class cinema, ice cream shops, but above all a great feeling of hospitality and a true zest for life. The jewel in its crown is the magnificent Bismantova plateau which really captures the tranquil beauty of the Apennine Mountains.
Emilia Romagna is without doubt the region where Italy’s best food is produced.The local specialities, famous throughout the world, include Parmesan Cheese (take a visit to the local diary 3 min walk from the B&B where Parmesan is made), Parma ham, lasagne, balsamic vinegar and tortelli staffed with meat, vegetables and herbs. Lambrusco is the most renowned wine produced from the local vineyards.
The area has a multitude of amazing restaurants and trattorias where you can get a 5 course meal with wine under 15 Euro each. Eating in a good and healthy way in Reggio’s Apennine is surely easy! Moreover, for the culinary expert mushrooms can be picked up in the surrounding woodlands.For the motorbike and car enthusiasts we are a short drive to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Ducati museum. The little town is provided with all modern facilities for sports from a centre of athletics to swimming pools, tennis, basket, volleyball courts, football pitch, bowls area, lakes for fishing competitions and a few specialized equestrian centres with riding schools.
How to reach us
Exit Reggio Emilia toll-booth, follow directions Passo del Cerreto - Castelnovo ne’ Monti, La Spezia, driving on the state road 63 which joins the Po Valley to Liguria and Tuscany and passes through the whole mountain territory. (km 45)Monteduro is 5 km from Castelnovo ne’ Monti, following directions La Spezia.
From La Spezia :Exit Aulla toll-booth, follow directions Passo del Cerreto - Reggio Emilia, carry on until you reach Monteduro on road 63. (km 60)
Distances from following airports:
- Parma: 55 Km.
- Bologna: 100 Km
- Pisa: 120 Km
- Verona: 150 Km
- Milano: 150 Km
- Genova: 160 Km
- Brescia: 180 Km
