Archive for 'Small Towns'

Spend a few days indulging in one of the most romantic areas in Tuscany by meandering along the famous Love Route that stretches from the medieval hilltop village of Lucignano to the Renaissance town of Pienza! Visiting couples wishing to stay here for a few days have plenty of beautiful vacation rentals available to them in and around Lucignano and Pienza and on the path between them. There’s no nicer setting for a romantic getaway than here!

In the walled village of Lucignano, couples can enjoy strolling around the narrow streets with tightly packed old houses and admire the breath taking views that can be seen of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

Nicknamed the ‘Town of Love’, Lucignano is most famous for an ornate piece in its museum situated in the 13th century Palazzo Comunale. In the fourth room of displays, visitors can see the special Golden Tree. It took groups of very talented goldsmiths over one hundred and twenty years to create this majestic golden tree that stands at a height of 2.60 metres! It’s beautifully decorated with coral, enamel pieces and rock crystals.     Read More

When holidaying in Tuscany, an excellent way to see the best of this region is to spend a few days touring around its towns and villages that were awarded the prestigious Orange Flag award for their excellence in promoting local tourist attractions. They are proud to promote their history, culture, food and of course, their warm welcome to visitors. As they are scattered all across Tuscany, you could base your stay in a villa, farmhouse or apartment anywhere in the Tuscan region and you are sure to be close to several of these enchanting spots!

Orange Flag award winning communities earned their award for being havens of historic, artistic, architectural and environmental treasures.

Time seems to have passed by these towns as most have remained true to their Etruscan, Roman and medieval roots and little has changed within their walls and way of life. Tourists are drawn to these cultural gems as they refuse to become slaves to modern living, preferring to nurture the land around them and become almost self sufficient.     Read More

If you’re holidaying in Tuscany in the province of Pisa, why not take a day to explore the charming triangular shaped fortress town of Lari! This perfectly preserved Orange Flag awarded town is walled all around and has a magnificent castle nestled in the centre of the town on a mound. Tourists wishing to visit here have a wealth of accommodation available in the Pisa province surrounding this enchanting place where they can easily explore all the historical, artistic and cultural delights that Lari and the surrounding area has to offer.     Read More

Val di Cecina has so much to offer tourists on their holidays to Tuscany as it has so much to do and see, all in one easily accessible area. Visiting the towns of Montecatini Val di Cecina and Castelnuovo Val di Cecina would create a charming day trip full of art, historic culture and of course, appetizing Tuscan cuisine! There is a wealth of accommodation in the Val di Cecina including, villas, farmhouses and other holiday rentals for visitors to base their stay in as they discover this intriguing land.

Begin the day with a trip to the medieval town of Montecatini Val di Cecina, perched on the Poggio la Croce hill overlooking the valley. From here, tourists can see the nearby town of Volterra, less than fifteen kilometres away.     Read More