When one thinks of Tuscany, famous historic and artistic sites quickly come to mind, alongside elegant cities, pretty towns, and beyond picturesque villages. That several of these places have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites likely comes as no surprise but it is not just the man-made beauties of Tuscany that have been awarded this special denomination. Additionally, there are some natural wonders for which the region is celebrated and that should make you consider booking a villa with pool in Tuscany so that you can come explore it all for yourself.
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The Wild Beauty of The Forests of Casentino
One of the most pristine forest areas in both all of Italy and all of Europe, the Casentino Forests are made up of ancient beech trees, chestnut trees, oaks, and more, and house a rich array of flora and fauna. From deer to wild boar to endless bird species to wolves, these forests act as an important habitat for natural life in the area.
Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 2017 as part of the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe, it is also an area of incredible natural beauty, where visitors who have found a vacation rental in Tuscany can come to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
With a network of over 650km of trails to explore, you can hike, bike, or go horse-back riding through the trees, fields, and mountains. There are also various famous sights to see within the forests themselves including the Camaldoli Monastery, the Fiumicello Mill, the Valbonella Botanical Gardens, the Ridracoli Lake, and the Siemoni Arboretum, to name just a few. So, for those who book a holiday rental in Tuscany and who are looking to escape into natural beauty, forget the world for a while, and stay active, this is an area to offers all sorts of adventure and natural wonder!
The Cultured and Picture-Perfect Prettiness of the Val D’Orcia
For those who love natural beauty but who are planning on booking a luxury villa in Tuscany and enjoying their surroundings in a more relaxed manner, driving through the UNESCO-awarded landscape of the Val D’Orcia may be more your speed.
Picture rolling green hills dotted by stone farmhouses and little churches, capped by well-preserved medieval villages, divided by winding roads lined in cypress trees, blanketed in a patchwork of fields and vineyards – all of this scenery makes up the rural Tuscany that many will likely have seen plenty of times on postcards and in tourism images of the region. This is the most famously picture-perfect area of beauty in the region. And, while it may not be all entirely natural, the man-made elements here only add to the pastoral loveliness of the landscape.
So, find your villa in the Val D’Orcia, rent a car, and head out on days where you have destinations in mind and on others where you are just planning on getting a little lost and seeing what you might stumble upon along the way. Stop and pull over to take photos, visit wineries to sample the vintages produced by this stunning scenery, dine in little towns, wander historic centres, and generally soak in the impossible beauty of this magical corner of the world.
Whether you are after wilder adventures or gently admiring beautiful views, the UNESCO-awarded natural wonders of Tuscany will always deliver. So, discover it all for yourself by booking your villa in Tuscany with us today!