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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
View of Porto Ercole
The vibrant town of Porto Ercole is situated on the eastern promontory of Monte Argentario which juts out on the Tuscan coastline.

Monte Argentario was once an island but several thousand years ago two strips of land called tombolos were formed by waves and tides pushing sand together and upwards above the water’s surface.

These two strips connected the island to the mainland and since then its two main towns have become popular tourist spots to visit. Porto Ercole is the most popular tourist hub with its stylish shops and classy restaurants. It’s also renowned as being one of the finest nightlife districts in the Maremma!     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast

  

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Follonica town
Spend a superb holiday in the lively seaside town of Follonica in Grosseto province! The white sandy Blue Flag beaches of Follonica, its extensive water sports facilities, stylish eateries and excellent shopping districts are what have made it a popular holiday resort among Italians and foreign tourists alike.

Stay in a stunning luxury villa in Follonica where you’ll be greeted with stunning sea views and refreshing salty air when you wake up each morning!

Etruscan in origin, Follonica was founded to be a settled commune for people mining the precious metals abundant in the Maremma. It’s prosperity and population grew dramatically during the 19th century when the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Leopoldo II invested a lot of time and money in polishing Follonica’s appearance and constructing extravagant monuments and infrastructure to transform it into the modern commune it is today.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Tuscan Coast

  

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
View of Stia
Spend a delightful few hours of touring around the pretty town of Stia in Arezzo province during your next holiday to Tuscany!

Although Stia is often referred to as the ‘source of the Arno’, the real source is in fact located 1,200 metres further uphill on the slopes of Monte Falterona.

Tourists with a love of nature would be intrigued to follow the young River Arno from where it rises down to the town of Stia where it is joined by the River Staggia.     Read More
Posted in: Localities, Museums & Galleries, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Bucine town
Spend a few delightful hours exploring the hilltop town of Bucine in Arezzo province. Close to the communes of Montevarchi and Civitella in Val di Chiana, Bucine is a truly authentic Tuscan town with lots for tourists to see and do.

Begin your exploration here with a visit to the cultural museum in San Leolino, a frazoni of the Bucine municipality.

Admire the sacred artefacts on display here in one section before strolling over to another area to become immersed in the history and development of cultural traditions in the Bucine area through the centuries.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Localities, Small Towns, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, February 16, 2015
View of Monte San Savino
Enjoy a day trip to the walled Etruscan town of Monte San Savino in Arezzo province which was founded at the foot of its majestic castle called Castello di Gargonza.

This picturesque commune sits on the shoreline of the Esse Stream which flows through Valdichiana. It’s actually a combination of smaller frazioni like Gargonza and Palazzuolo.

Choose from a lovely range of vacation rentals in Arezzo including luxury villas with swimming pools to relax and enjoy in after your thrilling days of exploring the province and the many attractions it has to offer.     Read More
Posted in: Day Trips, Localities, Small Towns