Shopping
If you are keen on shopping then Italy is one place you can enjoy this activity.
There are a number of places that you can visit from Casa San Gabriel and we can provide detailed directions:
Valdichiana Outlet Village
Situated just off the A1 autostrada at the exit for Foiana Della Chiana, approx 40 mins drive, is Valdichiana Outlet Village. A shoppers paradise with 90 different shops including Bata, Benetton, Calvin Klein, Levi, Nike and many more. There are also number of restaurants and a childs play area. Open 7 days a week.
The Mall
This is approx 1 - 1/2hrs drive, just south of Firenze off the A1. The following outlets have a shop at the The Mall:
Gucci, Armani, Loro Piana, Bottega Veneta, Ungaro, Valentino, Ferragano. There are approx 12 shops in the mall and small restaurant.
Prada Factory
This is just south of The Mall and a great place for bargains.
Fendi / Celine / Loewe / D&G Factories
These factories are all also only about 5 minutes drive from the Mall
Cashmere Factories
Approx 20 mins drive there are a couple of good cashmere factories - including Lamberti Losani.
Perugia and Gubbio
Perugia and Gubbio both have a good variety of shops and you can easily while away a few hours browsing.
In addition we know of a number of good shoe and clothes shops / discount factories that are located in the industralial zones, where you can get good quality and good value items.