Archive for 'Activities'

Tuscany's beautiful landscape goes far beyond her famous softly rolling green hills and is more diverse than many may be aware of: varying from snow-capped peaks to dense forests and glassy lakes to perfect beaches. If you have found a luxury villa in Tuscany and are spending some time exploring the region and all that she has to offer, then you will likely encounter this often undersold and under-represented wealth of natural phenomena and beauties and, if you are interested in different outdoor activities, you will find that Tuscany is an excellent destination for those interested all sorts of adventures and outdoor experiences. In particular, if you have found a luxury villa in Lucca and are looking to stretch your legs and hike in the area then you'll be glad to note the presence of the incredibly lovely Parco dell'Orecchiella.     Read More

Holidays are made for doing things you have never tried before and for doing the things that you love but normally do not have the time or energy to pursue in your daily life. From surfing to hiking to wine-tasting, there are all sorts of pursuits that can be enjoyed at your leisure while on holidays, without worrying about having to get back to chores or work and without having to consider any potential costs incurred in the way that you might normally have to factor into your plans. For many, one great example of an activity that they may have long loved but never have quite enough time for or easy access to if they live in bigger towns and cities and an activity that others may be curious about but never actually got around to trying out is horseback riding! Particularly enjoyable if you are exploring new landscapes, horseback riding is especially wonderful for those who have found a vacation rental in Tuscany as the stunning, rolling hills and pastoral settings of the Tuscan countryside make for the perfect place to befriend a new equine pal and plod along together through the prettiest of surroundings.     Read More

Tuscany has a famously beautiful landscape that is often imagined as soft and pretty, all rolling hills topped by medieval walled towns and winding roads lined by cypress trees. However, in addition to these lovely pastoral panoramas, the region of Tuscany also boasts some more dramatic landscapes that are no less beautiful and perfect for hiking in order to work hard for the pay off of a truly astounding view at the end. While we may all be stuck inside right now and unable to actually go and explore these beautiful different kinds of Tuscan landscapes and take on those challenging and rewarding hikes for ourselves right now, we can browse this list of some of the best views in Tuscany, take them in (without the sweating, for now), and look forward to adventures to be had sometime soon in the future!     Read More

For some people, being on holidays means doing very little of anything at all and just laying around and relaxing but for others staying as active as they are in their daily lives or as active as they wish they had time to be in their daily lives is key to a good vacation. If you fall into the latter category and you have been thinking of booking a vacation rental in Tuscany then you might be wondering about some of the best outdoor activities in Tuscany. There are lots of different options from water sports to zip-lining to orienteering and more but the activity that best utilises the great beauty of the Tuscan landscape has to be hiking. There are lots of excellent hiking routes all around Tuscany that take in the incredible and picturesque nature of the rolling hills, rows of cypresses, vineyards, impressive forests, towering peaks, lovely coastline, and beautiful medieval hilltop towns of the region. One particularly picturesque area to hike in Tuscany is the Pratomagno Mountain Range which is located between Casentino and the upper Valdarno so, if you like to hike and want to make Tuscany your next holiday destination then why not browse our vacation rentals in Casentino and holiday rentals in Valdarno and get ready to take on this charming mountain range?     Read More