Amola in Tuscany: Focaccina, Forest Paths and Horse Rides

Amola combines culinary village traditions with paths through forests and hilly landscapes. If you would like to bring different interests together on a trip, you will find specific options here: the Sagra della Focaccina, a winter meal at the Il Picchio Verde agriturismo, a riding trail between forests and castles, as well as peaceful horse rides in the hills around the village.

Focaccina and Village Traditions

The Sagra della Focaccina has been organized in Amola for many years by the Pro Loco di Amola. The focus is on traditional focaccina baked in small terracotta molds. It is accompanied by ravioli al ragù, tagliatelle ai funghi, grilled dishes and chiodo di maiale. The food is prepared and cooked by women and volunteers from the village. This keeps the event closely connected to the people and culinary tradition of Amola, rather than limiting it to a single dish. Another distinct culinary reference point is La Maialata del Picchio Verde. This is a winter meal at the Il Picchio Verde agriturismo in Amola. Together with the Sagra della Focaccina, this meal shows that local cuisine in Amola is connected both to a long-standing village event and to a seasonal occasion.

Paths through Forest and Valley

For a different way to explore the area, there is the “Itinerari a cavallo: fra boschi e castelli” trail. Its starting point is in Molesana. From there, the route immediately enters the forest and follows a stream into the Deglio Valley. The name refers to forests and castles; however, the specific description primarily emphasizes the immediate transition into the forest, the stream and the valley. In Amola itself, paths also lead to scattered groups of houses. They follow the traces of an old mule track. These paths reveal a finely dispersed settlement pattern and a historic route, without requiring you to reduce the village to a single viewpoint or attraction.

Different Ways to Ride

The riding options around Amola are described in two forms. Riding excursions with qualified guides can be organized through the Scuderia Agriturismo Il Picchio Verde in Amola. In addition, peaceful horse rides are possible in the hills around Amola. This appeals to different interests: you can look for a guided excursion or focus on the quiet form of riding in the hilly landscape. The riding trail mentioned begins and ends at the Il Picchio Verde agriturismo in Molesana. Its route is therefore clearly defined, while the guided riding excursions are organized through the Scuderia in Amola. This distinction is important if you want to choose your activities not only according to the theme of riding, but also according to the stated starting point.

The Village in Context

For geographical orientation, Provincial Road 26 from Monti to Villafranca passes through Amola. Other places to choose from include Apella, Tavernelle, Monti and Pontebosio.

For the broader travel overview: Licciana-Nardi.