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For anyone who likes trying new sports that don’t involve too many risks then why not have a go at some freestyle Frisbee, Indo boarding or mountain biking during your holiday to Tuscany? The equipment needed is very cheap to buy and provides endless hours of fun. Two of these sports are especially enjoyed on beaches during the summer so why not avail of the plentiful holiday villas along the Tuscan coastline?

Indo boarding is a simple yet fun activity that requires a tough cylinder container or ball and a flat wooden board. The aim of the game is to put the board over the cylinder which is lying on its side and to stand up and balance on it for as long as you can! It’s almost like standing on a seesaw but on a much more difficult scale.

This would be a fun activity for those who are good at surfing or skateboarding as it requires tremendous balance!

For those who enjoy a cross country drive with a difference then why not book in for a thrilling ride through the Tuscan countryside in a powerful 4x4 jeep or sports car for an extreme adventure!

There are many centres all across Tuscany where you can rent these stimulating machines for as long as you wish. There is a superb range of Tuscany villa rentals to choose from all over this beautiful region!

Choose from the very finest sports jeep and car brands including Ferrari, BMW, Audi, Aston Martin and much more.


Seek your ecstasy by racing through winding Tuscan country roads, exploring medieval towns and villages along the way, driving up rocky mountains or around beautiful lakes and the stunning coastline. This is an exceptional way to see the very best of Tuscany!

Enjoy the experience of some extreme rock climbing while in Tuscany, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert climber! There’s something to suit every level and is guaranteed to give you the challenge you're seeking in your climbing adventures.

Choose from a superb collection of holiday villas in Garfagnana, a beautiful area at the foot of the Apennine Mountains in Tuscany where you can enjoy resting in after a tough day of climbing.

Why not start with climbing a Vie Ferrata in the Apuan Alps, which is a perfect cliff face for challenging vertical climbing.

This is not for the faint hearted so be sure you have plenty of experience and stamina before attempting this exhilarating climb. It’s equipped with fixed cables, steeples, ladders and bridges for your convenience to help you up this challenging vertical journey.

If you enjoy riding motorbikes then you’re going to love trying out all the different styles of motorbike sport available in Tuscany! Lessons and race tracks are set up all over the region, many outside cities like Florence, Lucca, Siena and Pisa.

Why not stay at a great value holiday rental near Siena city where you can be close to all the action! Why not start your adventure holiday with a few hours of intense motorbike racing around Misano Moto GP circuit? Enjoy riding on the back of the latest superbike models or go further afield with a scenic tour around Cinque Terre, Bologna and along Via Apennines to see the natural beauty of Tuscan regions!

The disciplines of Sky running and Parkour are extremely difficult to master and should be gradually learned and practiced before taking major risks.

These are massively popular sports in Tuscany and both have several locations where the adventurer can see what it’s about for themselves.

Parkour takes place mostly in urban spaces in designated areas so booking vacation rentals in Tuscany's cities might allow you to witness this mesmerising movement up close.