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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

There are many wonderful locations to enjoy kayaking and canoeing in Tuscany; in lakes, rivers or even out at sea!

Those wishing to spend part or all of their holiday close to locations that facilitate these sports have plenty of holiday villa rentals in Orbetello, Viareggio and Scarlino to choose from for example.

The chain of islands west of the Tuscan coast provide ideal spots to embark on an exciting journeys of marine discovery, especially Elba Island where canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts have a varied range of gorges, coral reefs and secluded beached to explore!

If you’re up for the challenge there’s a stimulating sea trail around Elba Island that departs from Marina di Campo in the gulf of Galenzana and heads to Procchio. It is forty seven kilometres in length but shorter sections of it are available on request to journey along.     Read More

Discover the story behind the conspiracy against the famous Medici family, a wealthy family of bankers who held some of the most powerful positions in Florence during the 13th and 14th centuries!

Visitors to Florence city have a superb collection of stylish apartments to choose from if they wish to stay and explore the ‘Cradle of the Arts’ for a few days of history and culture!

The Pazzi family were jealous rivals of the Medici family during their reign of power, and were also based in Florence, along with the Salviati who were the papal bankers in Florence and Pope Sixtus IV. Together they plotted to bring down the Medici family, seize their assets and take control of the province.     Read More

If you’re seeking a place to go on holidays that offers a huge selection of exhilarating sports to do, then look no further than Tuscany! There are superb water, air, skiing and land activities scattered all over the region for you to choose from.

Pick from a wonderful selection of Tuscany villa rentals on the coast like Livorno that are packed with lots of extreme water activities or in a cosy farmhouse rental tucked into the foothills of the Apennines where activities like rock climbing and canyoning can be enjoyed. Wherever you decide to stay in Tuscany, there’s always a fun sports centre within driving distance!

Get your adrenaline pumping with a breathtaking and fast paced white water raft journey down the raging River Serchio or go a step further by trying a new and exciting water sport called hydro-speed. This involves gearing up in a wetsuit and flippers and strapping a lightweight float onto your front before diving into a fast moving river and swimming at high speeds along it! This is certainly the ideal sport for those who love taking risks so be prepared to get a few bumps along the way!     Read More