Archive for 'Activities'

  

Friday, July 21, 2017
Surfing
After Sicily and Sardinia, the Tuscan Coast is one of the most popular parts of Italy for water sports and for good reason; there are beautiful beaches, great facilities, perfect waves and a range of locations that are suitable for people of all levels of competency. As we mentioned in the last post, Tuscany is a particularly good location for those interested in surfing so if you can't make it to Hawaii or California this year – or if you're looking for those surfing vibes with a Tuscan twist – just find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Beaches, Localities, Tourist Attractions, Tuscan Coast, Water Sports

  

Friday, July 21, 2017
Surfer
If you have planned a trip to Tuscany, you might be scheduling or lining up all sorts of outings. I mean, there is absolutely no shortage of things to see or do, is there? There are endless museums, galleries, churches, architectural gems, oddities, eateries and outdoor pursuits to check out. While there are lots of cultural treasures to be seen and while Tuscany is more well-known for these things, there is also a great wealth of more active pursuits to be enjoyed from hiking and cycling to diving and sailing.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Localities, Tuscan Coast, Water Sports

  

Thursday, July 6, 2017
Elba
Tuscany may not be famous for her coast – rather the food, wine and culture – and, yet, the Tuscan Coast is incredibly and undeniably beautiful all the same. The waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea are crystal clear and perfectly blue, the coastline is varied and protected, and the ocean floor is filled with a wide variety of different species of fish and other different underwater creatures as well as ancient shipwrecks and other oddities. It is a perfect place to indulge in a spot of diving so why not find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast and come explore this beautiful part of the world for yourself?     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Islands, Localities, Tuscan Coast, Water Sports

  

Thursday, July 6, 2017
Diving
There are about 50 dive centers in Tuscany, located along the 270 kilometers of coastline between Livorno and Argentario, with 15 on the Island of Elba and 10 in Argentario and on the Island of Giglio. This stunning coastline and the seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago are both beautiful and well-preserved and are perfect for diving. Discover the many different species of fish and other underwater creatures that inhabit the area, as well as the beauty, shape and oddities of the reefs, beaches and bays, all clearly visible through the crystal clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and largely protected Tuscan Coast. Just find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast and start exploring it for yourself.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Islands, Localities, Tuscan Coast, Water Sports

  

Friday, June 9, 2017
Roses
Pescia is a charming, if lesser-known, city in the province of Pistoia, in Tuscany. It is thought to have had Lombard origins and the name is a Lombard word that means “river”, which makes sense as the town is located on the banks of a river by the same name.

For centuries, it was famous as a producer of fine silk and flourished under the profitable trade. However, this came to an end in the nineteenth century when commercial conflict with France, during the rule of Napoleon, destroyed the local silk trade. Thereafter, the city was in need of an alternative economic source of livelihood and the production of flowers and olive oil took over.     Read More
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