Archive for 'Water Sports'

  

Rafting
If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are busy planning your trip, you are probably wading through the long list of things to see and do, in and around the city. Most likely, your schedule will be full of plans to eats, drink coffee, grab ice-cream and begin wading through the unending wealth of museums, galleries, churches, palaces and other historic and cultural gems. However, it might be worth making time for something a little different and, maybe, even getting away from the city for a little while during your time in Florence. Trying something a little more active, taking a break from the sensory overload of all of those museums and the long lines and bustle of tourists, will leave you re-energised and ready to enjoy it all once more.

Luckily, Firenze Rafting exists; a Florence-based company that offers a variety of water-based activities and tours. These outings range in type, length of time and location; from an hour to several, an outing on the Arno to tours in the countryside outside the city, and from gentle kayak trips to white water rafting.     Read More

  

Scuba divers
The Maremma is one of the most truly beautiful parts of Tuscany and Italy with its rolling countryside, dotted by historic towns and villages, incredibly views and seaside location.

The Tyrrhenian Sea, which lazily laps her lovely shores, it the sea that travellers dream of and the sea that visitors to Italy expect: crystal clear, rich blue and teeming with life and excitement.

Just browse our stunning villas by the coast and find the perfect option to suit you and yours and you can begin exploring this fascinating place.     Read More

  

Landing at the bottom of a waterslide
When planning a summer holiday, many people will scope out a good water park to visit to cool off on hot days, have fun and relax.

If you have decided on a vacation rental in Tuscany and are wondering what water parks the region has to offer, you need look no further – we've done all of the hard work for you!

On the Etruscan Coast, you'll find Acqua Village, which was nominated for the prestigious title of “Best Water Park in Italy” in the Parksmania Awards 2013.

Suitable for all ages and fun for all the family, groups of friends and couples, it is the perfect place to spend some time on your next holiday in Tuscany.     Read More

  

Woman on a zipline
In our previous article, we discussed some activities that are more child-friendly in Tuscany and, as it can sometimes be easy to spend holidays there just visiting museums, cultural attractions, wandering around and eating, it is always good to hear about activities that will be enjoyable for the children in the group as well.

One example of an activity that kids are sure to enjoy is a visit to Canyon Park, a recently opened adventure park in Bagni di Lucca. Located in Scesta, near Cocciglia, on the Brennero road towards Abetone, it is the first adventure park developed in a canyon in Italy and enables visitors to go rafting on the river, zoom down a zip line and clamber over the wire suspension bridge across the canyon, among other things. It is the perfect place to visit with the children once you have found a luxury villa in Lucca.     Read More

  

A 20th Century Water Tricycle
There are many, many different tours of the historic city of Florence and, with so much to see and do from food and wine-tasting to viewing art to visiting haunted hotspots, there is no shortage of different ways to experience the city. Depending on what you're interested in, what age you are, how fit you are, what language you speak, who you're with etc there are a range of different kinds of tours to choose from and a variety of modes of transport to get around. You can walk, run, take a bus, cycle, go on a segway or, even, take to the Arno River. Tours of an Italian city by water might bring Venice to mind but it is also a viable way to see Florence by cycling along the Arno. How can one cycle the Arno, you might ask? Well, by taking a water bike, of course! Just find a luxury villa in Florence and take this unique tour for yourself – it will be an unforgettable experience.     Read More