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Enjoy a sunny beach holiday at Viareggio, the largest seaside town in Tuscany! This piece of paradise is perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday of sunbathing, shopping and a lively social scene.

Visitors wishing to stay here have a fine selection of luxury villas in Viareggio to choose from as well as other nearby towns and villages in the Versilia region.


Start the day with a visit to the beautiful Villa Borbone, a decorative town palazzo which houses charming market stalls, a detailed history of the royal Borbone family who once lived here and a mausoleum where some prominent members of the family are buried.

Stroll along some winding paths through the pinewoods that grow in abundance in Versilia. Guided tours can bring you around the large fishing harbour here that will teach tourists all they need to know about the culture and history of this picturesque part of the Tuscan coast.

One of the most famous Italian Palio events is the Palio di Siena held in the city of Siena in the central Tuscany region. To celebrate their historic Palio event, the people of Siena stage a famous horse race twice a year; one on the 2nd of July and one on the 16th August. There is a great selection of luxury holiday villas and simple vacation rentals close to Siena where you can easily commute to witness this spectacular event.

The participants in this exciting race are horses and jockeys representing their ‘contrada’ or region of the city of Siena. The competition and rivalry between the contrade is fierce and attracts thousands of city supporters and tourists every year. There are seventeen contrade in total but only ten are allowed to race on each date for safety reasons. The ten that are chosen to race in one Palio are then replaced in the following one by the seven that didn’t race plus three that will be chosen by drawing lots between the other ten.

New Year’s celebrations take place on the 1st of January every year, but in the cities of Pisa and Florence, they’re also held on the 25th of March! For anyone who would like to experience a second New Year’s festival, why not book some beautiful luxury villas near Pisa and Florence and celebrate the Christmas festivities all over again!

The reason why the New Year is celebrated twice is because between the 10th century and 1949, New Year’s Day clashed with the holy day of the Annunciation on March 25th. The annual calendar wasn’t the same then as it is now; it was marked by a type of solar clock.

Are you planning your big day and wondering where to find the perfect wedding venue? Look no further than the spectacular region of Tuscany in Italy! The stunning cities and countryside towns of this region are full of ideal wedding venues to celebrate your special day.

Why not choose a rustic country wedding and choose from plenty of wonderful luxury villas in Tuscany for you and your close family and friends during your magical stay here! Tuscany has become one of the most popular wedding destinations in Europe thanks to its breathtaking scenery, fantastic climate, beautiful cities and county towns and of course, the delicious food!

The first thing you must decide before booking your dream wedding day here is whether you want to celebrate a legally binding ceremony at home and then come here for a ritualistic ceremony or decide to book the entire day over here. You can choose from a civil ceremony in many town halls across the region or in a catholic church.

If you’re planning to book a tuscan vacation rental, then why not visit the charming village of Piancastagnaio in Siena province whilst you’re here and take part in a famous chestnut festival that is celebrated here in late October every year! It is the oldest and most important festival in the Monte Amiata area and has been held in this lively little village since 1967!

There are some gorgeous luxury villas in Radicofani, a nearby town to Piancastagnaio if tourists want to stay close to the action! Radicofani is a beautiful Orange Flag awarded town that is well worth a visit in itself!

Held in the main square of Piazza Belvedere, the chestnut festival originated because of the importance surrounding this staple food in the area. High up in the mountains, the ground was fertile but the climate was too cold for some vegetables and grains to successfully grow.