Archive for 'Localities'

Christmas markets are one of the traditions that many people most missed over the last couple of years but, luckily, if you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are planning on spending Christmas there (or some time in the city over the next couple of months) you’ll be glad to know that this year’s dates for the city’s beloved Weihnachtsmarkt have been confirmed and it is set to return! Taking place in the Piazza Santa Croce, this staple of the festive season in Florence is one of the most famous and beloved Christmas markets in Italy and a wonderful chance to enjoy a German-style market even if you are travelling in Tuscany, rather than in one of the regions further north. Transforming this well-known square in the birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of the region into a magical little winter wonderland, the Weihnachtsmarkt is an absolute must-see and just one more reason to spend the Holidays on holiday in Florence!     Read More

Wine-lovers planning a trip to Tuscany will find themselves truly spoiled for choice when it comes to ideal destinations for sampling and shopping different wines and for visiting wineries. However, if you’re interested in the big hitters in life and seeing if they live up to the hype, then you’ll likely be interested in visiting the famous Chianti wine region of Tuscany. In particular, a villa with pool in Greve in Chianti makes for a perfect base for wine fans who want to learn more about wine, try some excellent vintages, enjoy incredibly scenic surroundings, and be able to discover other nearby famous destinations and attractions in Tuscany.

The utterly picturesque and wonderfully historic town of Greve in Chianti is considered to be a doorway into Chianti and is located right along the SR222 provincial road that is known by locals as the Chiantigiana road, just 30km south of Florence and 40km north of Siena, making it very easy to plan day trips to either of those famous and beloved cities while on holiday in the area. It is also perfectly located to begin delving into the many incredible wineries of the region. One such nearby winery that is well-worth mentioning and definitely worth visiting is Montecalvi Winery...     Read More

Tuscany is actually a rather excellent hiking destination, though many travellers do not realise this as there are so many other incredible things to see and do across the region. However, if you are planning a vacation in Tuscany and you are thinking about travelling in the next couple of months then you should definitely consider going on a hike or two during your trip as the autumnal weather and golden scenes are just perfect for outings. With lots of different mountain and forest routes to choose from that are well-marked, peaceful, pleasant, and boast the most extraordinary views over the famously picturesque landscape of the region, Tuscany really is an idyllic place to stretch your legs, get some fresh air, forget the rest of the world, and reconnect with nature for a few hours!     Read More

One of the most-Googled questions about Tuscany, and a question that many thinking of planning their first vacation in Tuscany may have, is, “What is the prettiest town in Tuscany?” This, of course, is quite a contentious query with many potential answers depending on of whom you ask it (lots of patriotic locals will be quick to boast about their own hometowns and nostalgic visitors who fondly remember their own trips will choose places that mean something to them, in particular), when you're planning on travelling, what things you like to see and do, what kinds of scenery you prefer, and more. To single out just one town is not only selling Tuscany short – as it truly does boast seemingly endless stunning towns just waiting to be explored and to endear themselves to you – but it will also lead to the traveller asking it to potentially miss out on many other perfectly charming and utterly picturesque spots.

However, if you want a list of some especially lovely examples to get you started on your quest to uncover and discover some of the prettiest towns in Tuscany, then read on to our picks of just some of the best of the best among them...just don't complain if you're one of the aforementioned locals or Tuscany aficionados who don't happen to find their choice on the list!     Read More