Archive for 'Flying'

The sky's your limit for those who enjoy seeking extreme sporting adventure, and skydiving in Tuscany could be the perfect opportunity to experience the sights of this stunning region from above!

The best known skydiving school is located in the province of Lucca in Tassignano at the main airport and for those wishing to base part or all of their holiday here, there is a fantastic range of holiday villas with great reviews in Lucca province.

This exciting venue is open 365 days a year and offers the chance to get geared up to fly in a plane up to 14,000 ft and dive through the air at a dizzying speed of two hundred kilometres per hour!     Read More

Take to the skies by booking some extreme air sports like paragliding or skydiving during your holiday to Tuscany to spice things up!

The main centres that provide these thrilling endeavours are based at Monte San Giuliano on the border between the Pisa and Lucca provinces, Mugello and Lucca airport.

There is a superb selection of vacation rentals in Pisa and Lucca close to these adventure venues where thrill seekers can rest and re-energise before their next extreme adventure!

Why not feel what it’s like to be a bird by taking off in flight from the top of Monte san Giuliano and soar at an altitude of 550ft? If this is your first time then you’ll be attached to a tandem paraglide where an experienced instructor will steer you safely through a breathtaking experience! In ideal weather conditions, you may even be able to paraglide up to heights of 2,400ft!     Read More

Why not take off like a bird from the top of Monte San Guiliano on the border between the provinces of Pisa and Lucca and soar through the air on a tandem paraglide gazing at the spectacular view of the Tuscan landscape? Why not stay in a gorgeous holiday villa in Lucca or Pisa, many with breathtaking views of the colourful Tuscan countryside!

Your paragliding journey begins on this mountain top at a height of 550ft above sea level and from there you will swiftly sail through the skies in glorious motion. During ideal weather conditions you can expect that the tandem paraglide to rise as high as 2,400ft!

Believe it or not, this is one of the safest extreme air sports there is as all equipment has been rigorously tried and tested and is perfectly designed to fly like birds do; using thermal updrafts and winds to propel movement in different directions. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’ll never forget!     Read More

If you’re seeking a place to go on holidays that offers a huge selection of exhilarating sports to do, then look no further than Tuscany! There are superb water, air, skiing and land activities scattered all over the region for you to choose from.

Pick from a wonderful selection of Tuscany villa rentals on the coast like Livorno that are packed with lots of extreme water activities or in a cosy farmhouse rental tucked into the foothills of the Apennines where activities like rock climbing and canyoning can be enjoyed. Wherever you decide to stay in Tuscany, there’s always a fun sports centre within driving distance!

Get your adrenaline pumping with a breathtaking and fast paced white water raft journey down the raging River Serchio or go a step further by trying a new and exciting water sport called hydro-speed. This involves gearing up in a wetsuit and flippers and strapping a lightweight float onto your front before diving into a fast moving river and swimming at high speeds along it! This is certainly the ideal sport for those who love taking risks so be prepared to get a few bumps along the way!     Read More