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Tuscany is not particularly famous for her beaches and, yet, boasts many incredible beaches. If you are looking to combine a beach getaway with a trip to Tuscany, just browse our vacation rentals in Maremma and find a villa on the Tuscan coast.

Here you'll have the perfect place to enjoy the seaside and from which to explore the cultural and natural gems that have made the region famous.

One of the best areas of the Maremma for beaches is along the Monti dell'Uccellina, a system of wooded mountains that stretches along the coast.

Covered with a thick Mediterranean forest vegetation and lower slopes that have been deforested and transformed into olive groves and pastures.

Chianti is the perfect place to relax, unwind and recover. The rolling hills, blanketed in vineyards and olive groves and capped by medieval hilltowns, make for the most idyllic of settings. The tasty food and delicious wines make for happy tummies and the slow pace of life allows one to catch their breath. We have been listing just some of our best vacation rentals in Chianti this week and here are our final picks:

5. San Piero

This beautiful brick villa is located in a quiet and panoramic location amidst the green hills of the Chianti region and boasts amazing views over the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. Skilfully restored to maintain its original typical Tuscan architectural features, it is a pretty and charming country house that captures the heart of the region and has all the modern comforts you could need.

Chianti evokes images of a landscape bathed in warm light, swathed in lush vineyards and olive groves, dotted by picturesque hill towns and bright orange terracotta roofs. The very name makes one long for lazy days by the pool, wine-tasting, sitting out and taking in the view and lots of great dinners. It screams history, relaxation, and both elegance and down-to-earth simple living. This is the place to go and get away from it all. The ideal location in which to relax and recharge. Luckily, we have plenty of truly exceptional properties located all across the region so why not take a look at some of our most incredible villas in Chianti. We have been compiling a list of some of the best of the best to help you get started so here are some more of our picks:

3. Cavalcanti

Cavalcanti, located 9km from Gaiole In Chianti is a charming historic property that can accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms with three bathrooms.

The famous Chianti region of Tuscany is one of the most beloved tourist areas in the world. It combines the most beautiful and iconic Tuscan countryside, the best wines and most wonderful food and the ideal setting for sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the good life. You can, of course, browse our villas in Chianti but we have also selected some of the best among them. Here are some of our most incredible vacation rentals in Chianti:

1. Poggio Conca

Poggio Conca is a perfect place to enjoy the beauty and leisure offered by a holiday in Chianti. A charming and historic stone farmhouse, it is located at the heart of the Chianti region, around 20km from Florence. Perched on a hillside, it takes in stunning views of the surrounding fields, vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills and medieval villages.

You have found an ideal vacation rental in Florence, you have packed your perfect holiday outfits, you've booked tickets to the Uffizi, you know where you're going shopping...it's all organised. The only thing left to do is start planning your menus because there is no bigger priority when you're visiting Tuscany than trying the famous and celebrated local cuisine. We have written about all sorts of Tuscan dishes before – from Lampredotto, a Florentine street food favourite, to Florentine-style peas, a typical side dish – but there is one key dish that meat-lovers, in particular, can't miss out on: Bistecca alla Fiorentina.