Casciana Petrosa is located in the municipality of Casola in Lunigiana, in eastern Lunigiana, on the border with Garfagnana, nestled among the green Lunigianese woods. Casola is 2.6 km from Casciana. La casa della Nonna is situated on the town’s central square, a convenient spot for loading and unloading luggage. The town is nestled in the hills, 400 m above sea level, surrounded by woods teeming with mushrooms and chestnuts in season. About 6 km away lies the village of Equi Terme, home to its famous sulfur springs, the prehistoric museum, the Solco di Equi—a small canyon carved by the Lucido River—and the Equi caves, some of which are open to visitors: the Buca and the Tecchia, inhabited since prehistoric times by Neanderthals. Five kilometers away lies the village of Ugliancaldo, rich in pine forests and walkable trails; from Ugliancaldo, at 1,000 meters above sea level, the path descends into Garfagnana. Those who choose to stay at Casa della Nonna should be aware that they’re in a village with an “old-world” feel, with neighbors who might be a bit curious, no nightclubs or bars nearby, but plenty of space for walks, quiet for relaxation, and beautiful views to soothe the eyes and the heart! It goes without saying that the location is secluded, but from Casciana it’s easy to reach the surrounding areas—just look at a map and you’ll see how close it is to Casola, Fivizzano, Gramolazzo, and the quarries of Orto di Donna. With just a few more kilometers, it’s easy to reach Orecchiella, Mount Argegna, or the Cerreto Pass for a day surrounded by nature. Casciana is 22 km from the Aulla highway exit. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 58 km away.
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