Worth a trip is already the beautiful landscape through hills, vineyards, castles, and natural parks. The mild spring and the summer are the ideal seasons to do sporting activities. Autumn is the time for a cultural and culinary journey through the local art, food culture and to enjoy the products of the country.
Climate
Village
Casa degli Archi is situated in the countryside, just outside the village of Castelletto d'Erro. An excursion to the tower from the Roman era with a magnificent panoramic view over the hills is not to be missed. There are festivals with music and dancing every year: strawberry festival in May / peaches festival in July / polenta festival in October.
Acqui Terme
Is the small town 10 minutes away by car from the apartment. Acqui Terme is an ancient Roman city. In the city center there is a hot water spring, as well as bars, boutiques and restaurants.
The thermal water is now used in the Spa facilities nearby, which offer the possibility for various sports, beauty and medical therapies. In the picturesque medieval quarter of Pistera you will find the Cathedral of Acqui, the Paleological Castle and the Archaeological Museum.
Restaurants
The thermal water is now used in the Spa facilities nearby, which offer the possibility for various sports, beauty and medical therapies. In the picturesque medieval quarter of Pistera you will find the Cathedral of Acqui, the Paleological Castle and the Archaeological Museum.
Restaurants
Piedmont is the mecca for lovers of fine food. It is the birthplace of the Slow Food movement. Near Casa degli Archi there are many possibilities to eat delicious. In the apartment you will find a few tips from us.
Markets
Every Tuesday and Friday there is a market in Acqui Terme with many local products. And every last Sunday of the month there is an antique market.
Hiking
From the house there are many possibilities for short or long hikes.(For further information about prices, guides etc. see our hiking-page).
Cycling
Piedmont is a challenge for cyclists. The landscape is breathtaking.
(For further information about prices, guides etc. see our cycling-page)
Tennis
In Acqui and in the neighboring communities there are different tennis-courts (sand- and hardcourt).
Golfcourses
In the surrounding area you will find seven 9 or 18 hole golf courses.
In Acqui Terme there is a challenging 9 hole golf course with restaurant and swimming pool.
Swimming/Wellness
You can swim in Casa degli Archi in your own pool, or in the river Erro, which can be reached in 10 minutes by car. The water in the summer is gorgeous and provides cooling. In Acqui and surroundings there are more public swimming pools. In the city there is the possibility for wellness: therapy, massages, baths, mud packs, beauty care etc.
Sea/Beach
The Ligurian can be reached after a one our drive (50 km) from Casa degli Archi.