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Stop off in the welcoming town of Villafranca in Lunigiana during your next holiday road trip through Massa Carrara province in Tuscany. This quaint little commune is located along the famous pilgrim route to Rome called Via Francigena. Stay for a few days here in a holiday villa and enjoy the atmosphere of this region.

Villafranca in Lunigiana is in fact a collection of seven little villages called Mocrone, Virgoletta, Merizzo, Irola, Malgrate , Fornoli and Filetto. Fornoli is a restful haven for weary travellers walking along the nearby Via Francigena and also offers splendid views of the Val di Magra in which it’s located.

Malgrate is one of the oldest hamlets in the Lunigiana area and is dominated by an ancient fortress and high tower. If you’re passing through the Villafranca in Lunigiana area on the 5th December then you’d love to witness the magical candlelit procession of townsfolk in the streets to celebrate the eve of St. Nicolas. These candles will then light the specially prepared bonfire outside the town.     Read More

Spend a delightful few hours exploring the town of Impruneta in Florence province. This large busy commune has some splendid sights for tourists to explore and excellent hand crafted souvenirs to buy. Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Impruneta and explore this charming town for yourself.

Impruneta is well known for its superb production of terracotta which is made from reddish clay and hardened in a hot oven to create pots, vases and even statues. Begin your tour of Impruneta with a visit to the magnificently designed Sanctuary of Maria.     Read More

If you’re touring through the scenic province of Massa Carrara on your next vacation to Tuscany then be sure to stop off in the famous town of white marble called Carrara! Situated on the Carrione River, this thriving town is twinned with the neighbour town of Massa.

Together, Massa Carrara, as they are commonly called became a huge marble mining industry which exported this precious stone throughout Italy and Europe.

Stay in a charming vacation villa in Massa Carrara province where you can easily explore the entire province within a day or two.     Read More

Start the day with a visit to the tourist town of San Vincenzo. This seaside resort has its own Blue Flag beach and is close by to a famous Etruscan archaeological site. San Vincenzo has been inhabited by humans since the Paleolithic Age because of its ideal position beside the sea and proximity to the River Cecina and River Cornia.

Food was plentiful both from the sea and the land because of the mild Mediterranean climate found all year round here. The ancient civilisation called the Etruscans lived in great numbers here and much remains of their influence in the form of buildings and artefacts.

San Vincenzo is a perfect tourist hotspot and is one of the busiest along the Etruscan coastline. Walk along the stunning promenade here and perhaps pop into one of the many tasty eateries beside it for a sublime seafood feast.     Read More