Living here

Everything we have worked out and written down: the numbers, the days, the names. Kept current by the people who use it.

Last checked September 2026

Wooded mountain slopes with a hilltop village and the open valley beyond

In an emergency

A winter's wood stacked against the house

PracticalMarket days town by town, the village shops, fuel, wood in September, second-hand, and the ski and caving clubs.17 shops and services, 7 market towns

Friends eating at an outdoor table at sunset, with the hills beyond

Eat and drinkThe bars and restaurants in the village, a table in Pitigliano, the retreats nearby and the hot springs.4 in the village MedicalThe doctor and how registration works, the dentist, the osteopaths, private clinics, and six hospitals with emergency rooms.11 places, 6 hospitals

A walker standing on a ruined stone wall, looking out over wooded hills to the horizon

Getting aroundAirports and stations, the local taxi, car hire, the bus, and why everyone recommends an electric bike.5 airports, 2 stations

Two horses grazing in dry grass on the hillside

AnimalsThe vets people actually use, one of whom works in English, German and Italian.3 vets Rubbish and recyclingWhat goes out on which morning, and the recycling centre for everything else.Recycling centre Tuesday and Saturday

Still being written: housing and residency. Buying, renting, the immigration process, healthcare registration and tax.

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