The Best Things In Life Are Free, Especially In Tuscany!

Friday, January 10, 2014
Posted in: Beaches Churches & Religious Buildings Museums & Galleries Other Parks & Gardens Tourist Attractions Travel Tips
A beautiful view of Tuscany mountains
There’s so much to do and see in Tuscany on your next vacation here, and you won’t even have to spend cent to experience them! One thing you might have to pay for is accommodation but there are many great value last minute Tuscany holiday villa deals available all year around so why not go for it?

If you enjoy exercising then why not embark on a beautiful sightseeing tour of Tuscany by foot? Pull on your best hiking shoes and pack up a tasty lunch to bring with you on your travels. Choose from many magnificent mountain treks through the Apennines and the Apuan Alps that are well signposted by the Italian Alpine Club.

You can notice their routes by the red and white signposts that are set up alongside them. Discover the breathtaking views of Tuscany from great heights and take photographs that you'll treasure forever. There are few places on earth more beautiful to lay out a delicious picnic and watch the world from above!
A beach in Tuscany
Challenge yourself to hike or go on a mountain bike around the 187 kilometre long Renaissance ring which is a huge circular trail that envelops Florence city and the surrounding area.

There are many charming villages and tourist attractions along this route as well as an excellent public transport service that can transport you into Florence along any part of the route.

Walk along part of the famous Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim’s route that leads all the way to Rome!

Head down towards the picturesque Etruscan coastline where you certainly won’t be charged for sunbathing on one of our many beautiful beaches that offer free water and toilet facilities. Go swimming in the crisp clear Tuscan sea and if you've packed your snorkelling kit you can see the best of underworld Tuscany for free also!
A peaceful Massaciuccoli lake
There are many museums, churches and art galleries in towns and cities across the region open to the public that don’t cost a cent to enjoy so be sure to take advantage of their kindness!

Admire the many exquisite paintings, sculptures, architecture and literature that many Renaissance masters left behind; treasures that are available to the public for free because everyone should have the right to gaze upon such beauty!

Enjoy the peacefulness of nature watching at Massaciuccoli Lake near Torre del Lago in Lucca province. This wonderful haven of nature has this and much more to offer the visitor.

Or explore the well protected animal and nature reserves that are scattered across the region. These havens preserve thousands of square kilometres of undisturbed paradise of which parts are open to walk along and admire. As you can see, there’s plenty of wonderful free things to experience on your next vacation to Tuscany, no matter how long you go for!
Photo credits
picture 1: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Hpschaefer / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: everyone's idle / CC BY-SA 2.0

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