Archive for 'Tourist Attractions'

Visit the stunning natural canyon of Orrido di Botri in the Apennines in Lucca province. This breathtaking rock formation was created over thousands of year by the movement of tectonic plates under the earth’s surface. For visitors who enjoy trekking through streams and climbing rocks or even know how to engage in the challenging sport called canyoning, this is the perfect place for your to visit on your next vacation to Tuscany!

This beautiful haven of nature is nearby to the pretty town of Bagni di Lucca where there are some ideal vacation rentals with swimming pool to relax and enjoy your stay in if you wish to explore this glorious mountainous area for a few days!

Orrido di Botri is a deep limestone gorge in Val Fegana, under the towering slopes of the Tre Potenze and Rondinaio Mountains. Its unusual shape and ragged crevices and fractures were caused by water flow over thousands of years. The water here is crystal clear and lined with colourful pebbles along the ground.

During your next vacation to Tuscany why not spend a day or two in the glorious Empoli area in the lower Arno Valley of Florence? There are several charming towns and villages here that are of Roman origin which have plenty of things for tourists to see and do! If you wish to stay in the area for a few days, why not look at some superb vacation rentals with great reviews in Empoli town?

The rich fertile soil here has made Empoli into a successful agricultural area where many olive groves and vineyards thrive as well as many fields of healthy crops.

There is a huge range of nature trails and history attractions in the area as well as some fantastic towns to visit like Castelfiorentino, Montelupo, Montaione and Montespertoli.

Why not spend a few days of your next vacation to Tuscany exploring the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago.

Nicknamed as the seven jewels of Tuscany, the islands of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Montecristo, Gorgona, Pianosa and Giannutri are surrounded by crystal clear waters and teeming with excellent tourist attractions and wildlife.

Visitors wishing to base their stay close to this magnificent cluster of islands should book a stay a one of many holiday villas near Monte Argentario, with sea views along the coastline less than forty kilometres from Giglio Island by sea.

These entire islands make up the largest natural marine park in Europe and are highly protected nature reserves that protect the stunning landscape, animal and plant life here. Visit Elba Island and the areas of Porto Azzurro and Portoferraio here where there’s plenty to do and see.

Tuscany has many picturesque nature parks scattered all over the region that offer visitors a delightful selection of peaceful walking trails and views of scenic undisturbed nature. These are ideal places to visit for nature lovers and those who simply want to escape from the noise and the fast pace of modern life. Those wishing to stay near to one of these beautiful parks have lots of accommodation to choose from all over Tuscany but why not book a stay at one of many holiday villas in Livorno, close to the coastal park of Rimigliano where you can experience the best of the sea and the land.


While you’re on the coastline, why not book a boat ride out to the seven islands called the Tuscan archipelago which, together make up the largest natural marine park in Europe! They are a haven for wildlife and stunning naturally formed landscapes.

Visit the small grim Strozzavolpe castle near Poggibonsi in the province of Siena in Tuscany and learn about the huge array of eerie myths and legends that envelop it! Visitors wishing to stay in the Poggibonsi area for a few days have a fine selection of great holiday rentals available to them.

There are tales of countless ghosts that haunt the walls of this thousand year old castle but two in particular stand out. One is the story of when the castle was being constructed. A wild animal, described as looking like a huge fox or wolf is said to have terrorised the builders and the castle owner, called Bonifacio.

He was outraged that this creature was causing such a disruption and planned to get his revenge. He strangled the creature with a rope and buried its body within the foundations of the castle. It’s believed that the castle got its name from this grisly tale as it's called Strozzavolpe and the Italian translation of fox is ‘volpe’. Many locals have claimed to have heard the howling of this doomed creature at night as it seeks revenge on Bonifacio for killing it.