There are over fifty three areas in Tuscany that contain curious cave networks, underground tunnels, passages and underground lakes that is sure to add significantly to the prospect of adventure on your next holiday here!
There are 1,597 discovered caves here as well as over 270 kilometres of natural underground passageways. Tourists wishing to base some or all of their holiday stay near to some of this exciting places could stay a beautiful holiday villa in areas like Garfagnana, Montecatini,
Versilia or anywhere close to the Apuan Alps.
An example of one such extensive cave system in Tuscany is a spring that rises in the Apuan Alps within the Monte Corchia cave system. This is the most elaborate cave system in Italy, with over sixty kilometres of passages and caves that also includes ‘Paolo Roversi’, a cave that is 1,249 metres deep, making it the deepest in Italy.
Visitors can learn about the five million year old geological history of this fascinating place and much more! Other caves have visitor information centres that sometimes provide tour guides to lead you through it and teach you about the chemistry, geology and biology of these formations as well as some fascinating information on rare flora and fauna that thrive in those dark conditions.