Archive for 'Livorno'

Tuscany means culture, art and history, right? Any tourists would feel (and be remiss) if they didn't take in some of the world's greatest landmarks while in the area. However, sometimes, visiting museum after museum, castle after castle or cultural centre after cultural centre can become tiring. This is especially true, both physically and mentally, if you have kids with you on the holiday. The poor things will be exhausted from trying to be respectful and behave themselves! So, now it's time to let your hair down and relax and reward the little ones with some fun. Cavallino Matto, near Livorno, is Tuscany’s biggest amusement park and just what the doctor ordered. Find a holiday rental in Livorno and pencil this into your Tuscan itinerary.

Looking for a seaside holiday with some culture thrown in? Then look no further than Livorno province which has a spectacular coastline, some lovely seaside towns and an incredible host of attractions for you to experience! Livorno town is the capital of the province and without a doubt one of the prettiest communes hugging the Tuscan coastline.

One of the town’s busiest attractions is its incredible aquarium which has over 150 species of marine life on display across two floors. Get up close to an octopus and learn all different species of fish that thrive in the mild Mediterranean waters off the coast.

Come and see the glorious sight of the old Sonnino Castle near Livorno in Tuscany. This 19th century castle was built on a cliff overlooking the sea and is nearby to the small village of Quercianella.

It is now privately owned and only opens to the public on special occasions. Castle Sonnino even has its own private marina!

Castello Sonnino is indeed a beautiful landmark and would make for a splendid photograph if you’re touring in the area.

See the magical underworld of marine life at the wonderful aquarium in Livorno! This huge tourist attraction is situated on the Tuscan coast and offers tourists a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with over 150 species of marine life.

Stay at a vacation rental in Livorno where you also get to enjoy all the perks of a seaside holiday!

Book a fantastic guided tour of Livorno’s aquarium that is spread across two floors. Learn everything there is to know about each and every species here over the space of 60-90 minute tour options. Discover the fascinating evolutionary stories of these colourful creatures like the green Cuban turtle or the eight legged octopus and watch as they silently swim in large tanks all around you!

Who doesn’t love getting involved in a lively celebration? Well if you’re passing through the beautiful province of Livorno on your next vacation to Tuscany then you’ll have the chance to witness one of the most colourful and enjoyable festivals in Italy; ‘La Notte Blu’ festival! It’s celebrated in early July when the blue moon rises in the sky and there’s magic in the air!

For those who would like to stay in Livorno for some or all of this exciting event then you can enjoy a wide choice of pretty vacation rentals in towns and villages across the province including Bibbona, San Vincenzo, Piombino and Cecina.

This festival celebrates the food, wine, art and culture of the scenic Bolgheri area and has grown rapidly in popularity over recent years. It attracts over 40,000 visitors who can enjoy tours of local wineries, sample lots of delicious local cuisine, watch spectacular street performances and listen to mesmerising music!