Archive for 'Water Sports'

  

Water of the ocean at Elba
The island of Elba, the biggest of the Tuscan Archipelago and the third largest island in Italy after Sardinia and Sicily, is most well-known as the site of Napoleon's exile and if you ever get the chance to visit, you might be wishing for the same punishment! Hardly a depressing or prison-like place, it is, rather, more like a paradise. Surrounded by crystal clear, rich blue waters with cloudless skies overhead, dotted by perfect beaches, little towns, castles and blessed by nature, it is a stunning place and the ideal place to escape to on your next holiday. Find a villa with pool on the Tuscan Coast and you can then start exploring this dream-like island for yourself.     Read More

  

Chiusi Lake
Why not include a lovely trip around some of Tuscany’s finest lakes on your next vacation here. These peaceful scenic spots mentioned below offer lots of things for tourists to see and do around their shores so be inspired to visit them soon!

Why not treat yourselves to a glorious stay in a luxury villa in Tuscany where you can relax and unwind in lavish surroundings!

Lake Bilancino is located near the welcoming town of Barberino di Mugello. This lake offers exciting amenities such as canoeing, sailing, wind surfing and sport fishing to enjoy during your visit here.     Read More

  

Diving into underwater Tuscany!
If you enjoy going below the water surface to the marine world below then Tuscany has everything to satisfy your scuba diving and snorkelling needs! There is a wealth of fantastic villa rentals along the Tuscan coast for those who'd like to spend their holiday close to the sea.

Scuba diving and snorkelling have grown immensely in popularity over the past number of years; Tuscany alone has over fifty dive centres located around Livorno, including fifteen on Elba Island, ten in Argentario and Giglio Island.

In fact, Giglio Island is considered to be the most popular scuba diving spot in all of the Mediterranean!

Beginners have an abundance of lessons available from schools located all over the places mentioned above, and for those who don’t require tuition, there are plenty of water sport shops that rent the required equipment at a reasonable price.     Read More

  

Scuba diving along the Tuscan coast
If you enjoy high speed extreme water sports then you'll love what an adventure holiday in Tuscany has in store for you. Choose from a great range of adrenaline fuelled water activities like Windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, hydro-speeding, white water rafting and much more!

For those wishing to base their holiday engaging in thrilling activities such as these, there is a fine selection of luxury villas along the Tuscan coastline and popular lake resorts that have all the facilities one could possibly need.

Hit the waves with some exhilarating surfing, wind surfing or kite surfing lessons along the best windy beaches at Viareggio or along the Livorno coastline. Feel the thrill of harnessing the power of wind and waves for your enjoyment by booking some lessons from the many surf schools available or renting equipment from water sport shops.     Read More

  

Surf on the waves
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!     Read More