Discover authentic Tuscan life during a visit to a local market. Fresh fruit, cheese, clothing, flowers, regional products, and the typical Italian village atmosphere make a market visit a relaxing morning in the vicinity of Borgo Vista Serena.
From our borgo, you can easily visit markets in the Casentino, such as Rassina, Bibbiena, Poppi, Subbiano, and Pratovecchio. The famous Arezzo antiques market is also an absolute must for guests who love atmosphere, antiques, art, and unique finds.
The local markets in Tuscany are not tourist attractions, but a part of daily life. You will often find vegetables, fruit, cheese, cured meats, flowers, household items, clothing, and local products.
That is exactly what makes a market visit so enjoyable. You walk among the locals, drink coffee in a square, buy something small for your terrace, and experience the rhythm of the villages in the Casentino.
The Fiera Antiquaria of Arezzo is one of Italy's most famous antiques markets. Every first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday, the historic center of Arezzo transforms into a charming market full of antiques, furniture, art, books, jewelry, and special finds.
For guests of Borgo Vista Serena, this is an ideal day or half-day out. You can easily combine the market with a stroll through the center, coffee in a square, lunch in the city, and a visit to the most beautiful streets of Arezzo.
In the Casentino, there are markets in different villages almost every day. Most markets take place in the morning and are easy to combine with grocery shopping, coffee, a village walk, or a small excursion.
| Day | Location | Time | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Subbiano | Morning | Great to combine with grocery shopping or coffee |
| Monday | Strada in Casentino | Afternoon | Great if you want to head out later in the day |
| Tuesday | Ponte a Poppi / Poppi | Morning | Perfect to combine with Poppi Castle |
| Tuesday | Stia | Afternoon | Nice in combination with the upper Casentino |
| Wednesday | Rassina | Morning | Nearby and practical for a short morning outing |
| Thursday | Bibbiena | Morning | Larger town with shops, bars, and restaurants |
| Friday | Chitignano | Morning | Small-scale and local |
| Friday | Pratovecchio | Morning | Beautiful route towards Stia and the Casentino Valley |
| Friday | Soci | Morning | Great to combine with Bibbiena and Poppi |
| Saturday | Chiusi della Verna | Morning, bi-weekly | Perfect to combine with La Verna |
| Saturday | Poppi historic center | Morning | Extra option, atmospheric but check locally first |
| Sunday | Montemignaio | Morning | Quiet Sunday village atmosphere |
The markets in the Casentino are small-scale, practical, and local. You will find daily products, fresh ingredients, flowers, clothing, regional products, and often exactly that simple village atmosphere that makes Tuscany so appealing.
Colorful stalls with seasonal products, ideal for a lunch or dinner on your own terrace.
Practical markets in the area, easy to combine with grocery shopping and a cup of coffee.
Taste the region through cheese, olive oil, cured meats, bread, and other local specialties.
A bit further to drive, but certainly worth it: Sansepolcro has weekly markets on Tuesday and Saturday. The city has a lively atmosphere, beautiful streets, and is easy to combine with lunch or a walk through the historic center.
In addition to the weekly markets, there are regular events in the region. Think of historical festivals in Arezzo, village festivals in the summer, food festivals, wine events, Christmas markets, and local evenings with music and food.
Historical spectacle with knights, costumes, and a medieval atmosphere. Usually in June and September.
In the summer, many villages host small-scale festivals with food, music, and local conviviality.
Think of Christmas markets, food festivals, wine festivals, and local events spread throughout the year.
Please note: market days, times, and events may change due to public holidays, weather, holiday periods, or local decisions. When in doubt, always check the latest information shortly beforehand.
A market visit is most enjoyable in the morning, when the stalls are full and the villages come to life. Bring cash, don't arrive too late, and combine your visit with coffee, lunch, or grocery shopping.
Most markets are especially lively and fully open in the morning.
Not every stall accepts cards, especially at smaller village markets.
Make a morning of it with coffee, shopping, lunch, or a village walk.
On public holidays or during local events, markets may be moved or smaller than usual.
Borgo Vista Serena is located in Serraglio, near Castel Focognano in the province of Arezzo. Due to its location between Rassina, Bibbiena, Poppi, Subbiano, Talla, and Arezzo, our borgo is an excellent base for local markets, antiques markets, and events in Tuscany.
Guests can choose a short morning market close to the borgo, a charming market in the Casentino, the famous Arezzo antiques market, or a seasonal event in one of the surrounding villages.
Nearby you will find markets in Rassina, Bibbiena, Poppi, Subbiano, Pratovecchio, and other villages in the Casentino.
The Fiera Antiquaria of Arezzo normally takes place on the first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday.
Yes, most local markets are most lively in the morning. Some markets or villages may have different times.
Yes, that is wise. Not every stall accepts cards, especially at smaller village markets.
Yes, there are regular village festivals, historical events, food festivals, wine events, and seasonal markets in the region.
Combine a morning at the market with an afternoon by the pool, a drink on your private terrace, and the view over the Tuscan landscape.
From Borgo Vista Serena, you can discover local markets, villages, events, and the true atmosphere of Tuscany at your own pace.