Archive for 'Day Trips'

Stop off for a day and/or night in the stunning town of Pergine Valdarno in Arezzo province and experience some lovely tourist attractions. Wine lovers would most certainly love a visit to Pergine Valdarno as it is listed on the popular ‘Wine Road Terre di Arezzo’ itinerary.

Pergine Valdarno is a hilltop town that comprises of little villages and hamlets that clustered together over the centuries. Close to other tourist towns like Laterina, Montevarchi, Civitella and Terranuova Bracciolini, Pergine Valdarno is a small yet beautiful place to walk around. It’s located 50 kilometres south-east of Florence and 15 kilometres west of Arezzo town.     Read More

Begin an exciting day trip of Elba Island by car at the beautiful town of Capoliveri. This is a wonderful old Roman town that’s famous for its delicious wine. Walk around the ancient attractions of Capoliveri such as the Focardo Fortress and the pretty Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie.

Porto Azzurro is only a six minute drive further north up the eastern coast of Elba Island. This little gem grew around the picturesque Gulf of Mola which offers stunning views of the mainland Tuscan coast. Book a fascinating tour of the nearby metal mines and discover more about the metals that made Elba so prosperous.     Read More

If you have rented a car and wish to explore some of the splendid towns on Elba Island for a day then why not embark on this delightful trail? Begin your day in Elba’s largest town called Portoferraio which is located on the northern coast of the island.

Originally named Cosmopoli, this is a magnificent fortified town full of history and culture. It grew around a quaint little harbour and offers excellent fresh seafood eateries and attractions for tourists to enjoy. In the afternoon, drive along the northern coast of Elba, heading in a western direction and in less than half an hour, you’ll arrive at the charming fishing town of Marciana Marina. See the old tower here, built by commission of the Medici family.     Read More

If you’re travelling around Tuscany on your next Italian vacation then why not take a few days to sail out to beautiful rental accommodation Elba Island off the Livorno coast and enjoy visiting some or all of the eight main towns here?

It’s very easy to rent a car on Elba Island to drive around these welcoming tourists communes and driving here means that you can stop off to admire any part of the island you wish and for as long as you want!

Stay in a stunning vacation villa on Elba Island and experience the magnificent views that will surround you on every turn!

Why not begin your day with a car trip to Elba’s largest town called Portoferraio which is located in the central area of the island on the Northern coast. Originally named Cosmopoli after Cosimo I de Medici who was given ownership of it by King Carlo V in 16th century, this fortified town became very prosperous due to its proximity to Elba’s valuable iron deposits.     Read More