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If you enjoy mountain climbing but want to take it to the next level then why not try an extreme sport called canyoning that available right here in Tuscany! It’s a stimulating activity that involves travelling through canyons and gorges by climbing, abseiling, jumping, walking and even swimming!

The most popular place to engage in this sport is at Garfagnana which is based on the River Serchio between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. Those wishing to stay here for a few days have a wonderful choice of villa rentals in Bagni di Lucca and Barga, two gorgeous towns in the area.

If you are a thrill seeker with a taste for salty waters and high winds then a holiday in Tuscany can provide you with fun extreme water sports like surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for example! The coast of Tuscany is famous for the wide range of exciting water sports it facilitates and spending a few days engaging in these extreme sports are sure to spice up your holiday!

There is a fantastic range of Tuscany villa rentals along the Tuscan coast, including towns like Cecina and Viareggio that provide many fast paced water sports.

The chain of islands that stretch between the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea on west of the coast of Tuscany make up the Tuscan Archipelago. These islands are very popular with water sport enthusiasts, especially surfers because of the great waves and high speed breezes that stay here all year long.

The Livorno coastline also has high winds, ideal for creating the perfect surfing wave as does Il Sale in Antignano nearby. It’s one of the most famous surfing destinations in Italy because a special type of surfing wave occurs here. Waves curl perfectly to allow expert surfers to ride the tube it creates. They're short but run at high speeds and could be the ideal way for you to get your heart racing if you catch one!

There are many wonderful locations to enjoy kayaking and canoeing in Tuscany; in lakes, rivers or even out at sea!

Those wishing to spend part or all of their holiday close to locations that facilitate these sports have plenty of holiday villa rentals in Orbetello, Viareggio and Scarlino to choose from for example.

The chain of islands west of the Tuscan coast provide ideal spots to embark on an exciting journeys of marine discovery, especially Elba Island where canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts have a varied range of gorges, coral reefs and secluded beached to explore!

If you’re up for the challenge there’s a stimulating sea trail around Elba Island that departs from Marina di Campo in the gulf of Galenzana and heads to Procchio. It is forty seven kilometres in length but shorter sections of it are available on request to journey along.

If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to explore all the delights that Tuscany has to offer while you are staying in a typical tuscan farmhouse then why not rent a Vespa for a few days and let the road take you where it may! This is a cheap, easy and fun way to explore rustic Tuscany, away from all the hassle of waiting on buses, trains or taxis. Read our article on an excellent scooter rental agency in the town of Gaiole in Chianti in Siena province for more information on how quick, cheap and easy it is to rent one for your next thrilling holiday here!

Why not stop off in the seaside town of Forte dei Marmi on the coast which has a superb range of beautiful holiday villas with lovely sea views. It is also an excellent shopping district so why not spend some time browsing around and buying some pretty souvenirs? Tourists who embark on this exciting method of travel can stop off wherever they please along the way; from little hilltop villages in the Val di Merse to the roads along the sunny Etruscan coastline.

Why not take the hassle out of your next holiday stay in Tuscany and simply rent a scooter or Vespa to explore some of the region’s most beautiful areas? Luckily for tourists, there is a fantastic rental agency in the Chianti wine producing region that provides this exciting service.

Their website offers an unbeatable service as it even offers a door to door pick up service for visitors staying at hotels or rental properties in the area. The rental agency is located in the town of Radda in Chianti.

For those who want the open road to lead the way then why not book a 125cc Vespa LX or a Honda SH125 for only €50 a day, or a 100cc Sym Mio retro styled scooter for €40 a day.

Enjoy zooming through the Tuscan countryside, stopping off at scenic towns and tourist attractions along the way! These superb rates include insurance and a helmet for the day also.