Archive for 'October'

Why not go to Tuscany to celebrate a fantastic Halloween holiday! There are so many exciting events taking place all over region for visitors to choose from. Perhaps staying in a lovely Tuscany rental in the town of Chianciano Terme or the bustling city of Siena where some of these thrilling celebrations take place would be the perfect spot to base your spooky getaway!

In Chianciano Terme, get ready to witness a colourful festival packed with magicians, witches, monsters and ghosts! Take part in a pumpkin carving competition, get dressed up in your best Halloween outfit and maybe you will win first prize for the best one!

Enjoy the tremendous atmosphere as live music fills the streets and people chat happily to each other as they eat delicious Halloween treats, including a tasty fruit bread called Schiacciata dei Santi that’s stuffed with raisins, figs and walnuts.

Spend a glorious vacation in Tuscany during the month of October where there are some lovely festivals and fairs to visit during the trip.

The fair of St. Luke in Impruneta is among one of the oldest livestock fairs in Europe and attracts hundreds of farmers and visitors alike. It takes place on the week around the 18th October. Learn about the cultural traditions and customs of the area and have fun browsing around the many stalls set up here during the fair event.

The art of wine harvesting in Tuscany is treated with great reverence and can be something that tourists can enjoy getting involved in if they are planning a holiday here during the autumn months!

Everywhere you look in Tuscany; from the hills of Montepulciano to San Gimignano, it’s highly likely you’ll spot a vineyard or at least clusters of grape vines which families and local neighbourhoods come together to harvest.

Tourists have a wide range of wonderful accommodation to choose from all across Tuscany where you can witness the interesting process of turning ripened grapes into delicious red, white and rose wines. Why not stay in a beautiful luxury villa in San Gimignano where you can be close to all the action!

If you’re planning to book a tuscan vacation rental, then why not visit the charming village of Piancastagnaio in Siena province whilst you’re here and take part in a famous chestnut festival that is celebrated here in late October every year! It is the oldest and most important festival in the Monte Amiata area and has been held in this lively little village since 1967!

There are some gorgeous luxury villas in Radicofani, a nearby town to Piancastagnaio if tourists want to stay close to the action! Radicofani is a beautiful Orange Flag awarded town that is well worth a visit in itself!

Held in the main square of Piazza Belvedere, the chestnut festival originated because of the importance surrounding this staple food in the area. High up in the mountains, the ground was fertile but the climate was too cold for some vegetables and grains to successfully grow.

Come and witness the most anticipated annual food and wine event in Pisa, the popular White Truffle Festival in the hill town of Volterra!

Why not plan to stay here for a few days and choose from some lavish villas in Volterra with swimming pools?

The Volterra festival takes place in late October and is packed full of food stalls and has lots of cookery demonstrations and entertainment to suit everyone.
Learn all about truffles and how they’re carefully harvested.


The courtyards and buildings of Volterra including the beautiful Palazzo de Luigi open their doors to the public and invite them engage in some truffle tasting as well as experiencing the delicious flavours and texture of other local foods like creamy cheeses, crsty breads and spicy home-made sausages! Also worth a visit is the fascinating ancient Roman stone theatre just outside the town where several music and theatre performances take place this time of year!