Archive for 'Tuscan Coast'

If you enjoy going below the water surface to the marine world below then Tuscany has everything to satisfy your scuba diving and snorkelling needs! There is a wealth of fantastic villa rentals along the Tuscan coast for those who'd like to spend their holiday close to the sea.

Scuba diving and snorkelling have grown immensely in popularity over the past number of years; Tuscany alone has over fifty dive centres located around Livorno, including fifteen on Elba Island, ten in Argentario and Giglio Island.

In fact, Giglio Island is considered to be the most popular scuba diving spot in all of the Mediterranean!

Beginners have an abundance of lessons available from schools located all over the places mentioned above, and for those who don’t require tuition, there are plenty of water sport shops that rent the required equipment at a reasonable price.     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

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

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.     Read More