In the heart of north-western Tuscany
San Giuliano Terme enjoys a privileged position between Pisa and Lucca, at the foot of Monte Pisano. An area rich in history, nature and food traditions, easily reachable from Galileo Galilei airport.
Pisa
The city of the Leaning Tower, with its artistic treasures in Piazza dei Miracoli, Romanesque churches and evocative river banks. Just minutes from the B&B.
Lucca
The city of a hundred churches, enclosed within its perfectly preserved Renaissance walls. Ideal for a stroll or a bicycle ride.
San Giuliano Terme
Known since antiquity for its thermal baths, it offers a peaceful, residential setting surrounded by greenery. The famous Bagni di Pisa thermal baths are an excellence attracting visitors from around the world.
Certosa di Calci
One of Italy's most impressive monastic complexes, also home to the Natural History Museum of the University of Pisa.
San Rossore Migliarino Park
A protected natural area of over 23,000 hectares between Pisa and Viareggio: pine forests, dunes, marshlands and rich wildlife. Horses, fallow deer and wild boars roam free in this unique ecosystem, explorable on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
The Mouth of the Arno
Where the Arno river meets the Tyrrhenian Sea, a unique landscape with the characteristic retoni — traditional fishing balance huts on stilts — and sailboats navigating between fresh and salt waters. A place of rare natural beauty.
Pisa Airport
Galileo Galilei airport is reachable in about 20 minutes, making La Tana del Cinghiale an ideal base for pre or post-flight stays.
Monte Pisano
Monte Pisano is a mountain range rising between Pisa and Lucca, a territory rich in millennial history, unspoilt nature and charming villages. From the Rocca della Verruca to the Medici Aqueduct, every corner tells centuries of civilisation.
The Municipalities
The Monte Pisano territory encompasses several municipalities: Buti, Calci, Vicopisano, San Giuliano Terme, Vecchiano, Agnano, Ripafratta, as well as parts of Lucca and Capannori. Ancient villages connected by trails and scenic roads.
Rocca della Verruca
The medieval fortress atop Monte Verruca (537 m) dominates the entire Pisan plain. Reachable via a panoramic hike, it offers breathtaking 360-degree views from Pisa to the sea, from the Apuan Alps to Livorno.
Medici Aqueduct
The imposing Medici Aqueduct, commissioned by the Grand Dukes of Tuscany in the 17th century, crosses Monte Pisano with its monumental arches. A testament to hydraulic engineering that still marks the landscape today.
Activities & Sports
Monte Pisano offers a wide variety of outdoor activities: trekking, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding. CAI trails wind through olive groves, chestnut woods and Mediterranean scrubland, with spectacular viewpoints.
Universities, Research & Innovation
Pisa is one of Italy's capitals of knowledge and innovation, with internationally renowned institutions of excellence.
University of Pisa
Founded in 1343, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe, with a tradition of excellence in science, humanities and medicine.
Scuola Normale Superiore
Founded by Napoleon in 1810, it is an elite institution for education and research, based in the Palazzo della Carovana in Piazza dei Cavalieri.
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
World-class excellence in applied research in robotics, bioengineering, economics and law. An innovation hub attracting talent from around the world.
CNR & Research Centres
Pisa hosts numerous institutes of the National Research Council (CNR), INFN (National Institute for Nuclear Physics) and the Virgo/EGO research centre for gravitational wave detection.
Cisanello Hospital
The main hospital hub of the Pisan area, a centre of excellence for medical research and care, easily reachable from the B&B in just a few minutes.
Technology Hubs & Startups
The Navacchio Technology Park, Polo Fibonacci and other incubators make the Pisan area a hub for startups and innovative companies, particularly in ICT, robotics and life sciences.
We're getting everything ready to welcome you
La Tana del Cinghiale will open its doors during 2027. We're working to create an authentic experience in the Tuscan countryside.
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