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Accona


The Accona Desert (Italian: Deserto di Accona) is a semi-arid area in Tuscany, Italy, in the center of the so-called Crete senesi, in the west and the south of the comune of Asciano. It is characterized by calanques and dome-shaped formations locally known as biancane (deriving from Italian , white, due to their light shade).

Due to yearly rain amounting to no more than 600 mm (24 in), cultivations take advantage of a large irrigation system.

The desert houses the medieval abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.


Coordinates: 43°11′44.19″N 11°34′22.43″E / 43.1956083°N 11.5728972°E / 43.1956083; 11.5728972


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