Tuscany is especially beautiful over the Christmas period and has a lot to offer tourists looking to get away over winter and spend the holidays abroad. Whether you are a foodie looking for a culinary adventure or you want to hit some slopes, you want to wander a Christmas market or take in sparkling lights, or if you simply want to experience a Tuscan Christmas, it is an ideal getaway location for a magical holiday season.
Here are the reasons why you should make Tuscany your getaway destination this Christmas...
Here are the reasons why you should make Tuscany your getaway destination this Christmas...
1. The Food – Of Course!
Tuscan cuisine is always delicious but Winter dishes are especially satisfying and hearty and the perfect thing to warm up with after long, cold days exploring the region. Try Zuppa di Farro, one of the most cherished dishes is Zuppa di Farro a nutritious and delicious soup dish that originated in Lucca and the Garfagnana area if you find a vacation rental in Lucca, or try Arista alla Fiorentina, a pork-based dish from Florence that can be traced back to the 15th century when you discover the right holiday rental in Florence.
Tuscan cuisine is always delicious but Winter dishes are especially satisfying and hearty and the perfect thing to warm up with after long, cold days exploring the region. Try Zuppa di Farro, one of the most cherished dishes is Zuppa di Farro a nutritious and delicious soup dish that originated in Lucca and the Garfagnana area if you find a vacation rental in Lucca, or try Arista alla Fiorentina, a pork-based dish from Florence that can be traced back to the 15th century when you discover the right holiday rental in Florence.
For sweet treats over Christmas, a villa rental in Siena is a must as the city has birthed lots of festive desserts, pastries and cookies such as cavallucci, biscuits are made from flour, honey and sugar, in the shape of half an apricot and panforte a kind of fruitcake made of nuts, honey, sugar and spices. There are, of course, plenty of other dishes to try and, as a result, endless delicious reasons to plan a trip to Tuscany ASAP!
2. Markets – Ideal for Picking Up Special Gifts...
There are lots of Christmas markets located all over Tuscany, in different cities and towns. Florence, as the capital, has many, the most famous of which is the Weihnachtsmarkt, located in Piazza Santa Croce and based on traditional German Christmas markets.
2. Markets – Ideal for Picking Up Special Gifts...
There are lots of Christmas markets located all over Tuscany, in different cities and towns. Florence, as the capital, has many, the most famous of which is the Weihnachtsmarkt, located in Piazza Santa Croce and based on traditional German Christmas markets.
Other Florentine markets include the Natale è Oltrarno market and Florence Noel. Lucca also has several Christmas markets, the biggest being the market at Piazza Napoleone, which boasts stalls of gifts and foods, an ice-skating rink and a carousel. In addition, there are other markets in the area including the Natale nel Medioevo market, or “Christmas during the Middle Ages” market, which allows you to taste the traditional and ancient local flavours in Lucca's stunning medieval centre.
As compelling as tasty foods and pretty markets, no doubt, already are, there are plenty of other reasons to Christmas in Tuscany so be sure to read on to the next post!
As compelling as tasty foods and pretty markets, no doubt, already are, there are plenty of other reasons to Christmas in Tuscany so be sure to read on to the next post!
