Orentano is a village (a frazione of Castelfranco di Sotto) in the flat countryside of northern Tuscany — close to the geographic heart of the region, which is exactly what makes it a good base: Lucca, Pisa, San Miniato and Vinci are all within about 40 minutes by car, and Florence about an hour.

By car

A car is by far the easiest way to reach and explore the area.

• From the A11 Firenze–Pisa Nord motorway, exit at Altopascio, then follow signs south towards Orentano (about 10 minutes).
• From the FI-PI-LI expressway (Florence–Pisa–Livorno), exit at Santa Croce sull'Arno or Montopoli, cross the Arno and head north through Castelfranco di Sotto (about 20 minutes).

By plane

• Pisa – Galileo Galilei (PSA) is the closest airport, about 35 km away — roughly 40 minutes by car.
• Florence – Amerigo Vespucci (FLR) is about 55 km away via the A11.

Both airports have car-hire desks; from either, driving is much simpler than public transport for this part of Tuscany. Parking in the village is free and easy.

By train

There is no station in Orentano itself. The most useful stations nearby:

• Altopascio (Florence–Lucca line) — the nearest, about 8 km away.
• San Miniato–Fucecchio (Florence–Pisa line) — about 12 km away.

From either station you will need a taxi or a lift into the village, so check connections before you rely on the train.

Getting around

Orentano itself is small and completely walkable — you can cross the village on foot in ten minutes. Lucca, Pisa, Vinci and San Miniato are all easy day trips by car.