Castelnuovo Dell'abate between Abbey, Village and Val d'Orcia

Castelnuovo dell’Abate is a medieval village in a commanding position above the Val d’Orcia and Sant’Antimo Abbey. It was established as a military stronghold to protect the abbey. This makes the village interesting for travellers who want to combine historic places and landscapes in a single stay.

Hills, the Orcia and Vineyards

Castelnuovo dell’Abate is located on a hill overlooking the banks of the Orcia River; woods and vineyards surround the village. This combination gives trip planning a clear landscape-oriented focus: alongside the medieval village setting, the surroundings of the Val d’Orcia take centre stage.

Experiencing Sant’Antimo Abbey

Sant’Antimo Abbey is located 9 kilometres from Montalcino in the valley of the Starcia stream. The Starcia is a tributary of the Orcia, and the abbey is located near Castelnuovo dell’Abate. The “La Via della Luce” tour takes visitors through the Carolingian Chapel, the crypt, the upper loggia, the monastery pharmacy and the San Benedetto Garden with a video guide.

Gregorian chant courses for individuals and groups are organised at Sant’Antimo Abbey. They include overnight accommodation in the monastic hostel of Castelnuovo dell’Abate and are led by nationally renowned teachers. Concerts of sacred and classical music are also held according to an annual programme, featuring professional artists and orchestras.

Garden, Break and Borgo

At Giardino Santa Ildegarda, visitors can find medicinal herbs assigned to the respective groups of illnesses. Opposite the abbey church, the Area Pic Nic has wooden tables and benches available for a packed lunch or a break after an excursion to the abbey. This makes it possible to combine a visit to the complex with a mindful break outdoors.

In the borgo of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, the Pieve dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo is considered a point of interest. Via Borgo di Sotto is also listed for Castelnuovo dell’Abate.

Cycling in the Val d’Orcia

Orso on Bike is involved in cycling tourism on the white gravel roads and surrounding paths in the Val d’Orcia. This complements the cultural attractions with an active way of experiencing the landscape and appeals to travellers who want to explore the character of the valley by bicycle as well.

Hotel and Travel Profile

When choosing your hotel in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, you can weigh up the different features of the area: the medieval village and Pieve, the abbey’s sightseeing and music offerings, the view over the banks of the Orcia, as well as the woods, vineyards and cycling theme of the Val d’Orcia. This allows you to tailor your stay to culture, landscape and your preferred pace of travel.

More Travel Ideas

For further trip planning, you can also discover Sant'angelo In Colle, Torrenieri and Lama.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Montalcino.