If you wish to include some healthy exercise in the open air on your holiday to Tuscany then why not plan a thrilling cycling tour through some lovely towns in the heart of the Maremma region of southern Tuscany?
For those who wish to base their stay in this stunning area of Tuscany, why not stay at some superb vacation rentals in Capalbio or choose lavish stay at one of several villas with swimming pools in Manciano villas with swimming pools in Manciano? There’s so much to do and see here, you might even need to stay a week to get around it all!
The beautiful town of Capalbio lies on the southern border of Tuscany and spent most of its earlier years passing under the rule of noble families and power hungry provinces. It’s tucked comfortably into the hilly Tuscan countryside that still boasts some massive 15th century wooden gates that still hang from one of the arched entrances into the ancient town.
For those who wish to base their stay in this stunning area of Tuscany, why not stay at some superb vacation rentals in Capalbio or choose lavish stay at one of several villas with swimming pools in Manciano villas with swimming pools in Manciano? There’s so much to do and see here, you might even need to stay a week to get around it all!
The beautiful town of Capalbio lies on the southern border of Tuscany and spent most of its earlier years passing under the rule of noble families and power hungry provinces. It’s tucked comfortably into the hilly Tuscan countryside that still boasts some massive 15th century wooden gates that still hang from one of the arched entrances into the ancient town.
This tourist haven is near the coast and within a short driving distance of some stunning Blue Flag beaches! If you’re lucky enough to be here during the first two weeks of July, you can witness the glorious cinema festival!
From here you can get geared up to cycle a picturesque an easygoing 38 kilometres winding road to the town of Manciano. You can stop off in charming towns and villages along the way like Pescia Fiorentina, Marsiliana and Vallerana where you can explore the local tourist attractions and dine in some of the rustic eateries that serve delicious food and snacks.
From here you can get geared up to cycle a picturesque an easygoing 38 kilometres winding road to the town of Manciano. You can stop off in charming towns and villages along the way like Pescia Fiorentina, Marsiliana and Vallerana where you can explore the local tourist attractions and dine in some of the rustic eateries that serve delicious food and snacks.
Upon reaching Manciano town, you can relax in a local bar and enjoy a glass of tasty local wine as you revive your energy for exploring the area later on. Legend has it that Manciano was once a place where a huge coven of witches gathered to chant spells and cause general mayhem! The town is believed to have been built on the site of human settlements since prehistoric times and no wonder; the views from it are among the nicest in the entire Maremma region!
This cycling tour doesn’t have to stop when you reach Manciano; why not cycle over to the nearby Tarot Card Garden in Garavicchio for an entertaining and artistic experience.
Or why not read some of our related articles on other gorgeous little towns in Tuscany that have won the prestigious Orange Flag Award? There’s plenty to explore on a cycling trail in Tuscany; the only trouble is deciding where you want to visit most!
This cycling tour doesn’t have to stop when you reach Manciano; why not cycle over to the nearby Tarot Card Garden in Garavicchio for an entertaining and artistic experience.
Or why not read some of our related articles on other gorgeous little towns in Tuscany that have won the prestigious Orange Flag Award? There’s plenty to explore on a cycling trail in Tuscany; the only trouble is deciding where you want to visit most!
Photo credits
picture 1: Mac9 / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: Gnu1742 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 1: Mac9 / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 2: Gnu1742 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
