Archive for 'Tuscan Coast'

Here at Tuscany Villas, we pride ourselves in the fact that, among our thousands of listings of vacation rentals in Tuscany, we have something to suit everyone. No matter your tastes, your desired location, the number in your party, and your budget, there is a dream villa in Tuscany for you. 

While there are certainly lots of incredible luxury holiday rentals in Tuscany to be found on our website, with all sorts of bells and whistles, amazing amenities, gorgeous interiors, and excellent locations to recommend them, we also have some amazing properties at great price points as well. So, if you have a smaller budget to consider but you still want something special, never fear! 

Today, we have curated a list of four such vacation rentals in Tuscany but there are plenty more to discover on Tuscany Villas. Need help finding the perfect option? Well, then simply contact us and one of our seasoned villa experts will be more than happy to provide some personalised recommendations based on your needs and tastes. 

While other stretches of the coastline of the boot of Italy are famous specifically as holiday destinations for dreamy seaside getaways – many imagine the picturesque cliff-side villages of the Cinque Terre, lazy days of luxury on the Amalfi Coast, and the increasingly popular coastal towns of Apulia – Tuscany also has plenty to offer those who want sun and fun by the sea. Not only are there a great number of incredible beaches along the Tuscan Coast and some utterly charming seaside towns to explore but those who book a villa on the Tuscan Coast will be able to combine the best parts of a holiday in Tuscany with a seaside break. 

Venice is famous for her large-scale, colourful, indulgent carnival celebrations but did you know that Tuscany has another hot-spot for a serious party every February? The Carnevale di Viareggio is, in fact, actually one of the most renowned carnival celebrations in both Italy and Europe, even if it is less familiar to some. So, if you are looking to enjoy a villa in Tuscany and a great party then you should book your stay in a vacation rental in Viareggio for this February!

The very first carnival event in the city was held in 1873 and was organised by a group of middle class men who created a parade of floats that were decorated with flowers. However, this then became a protest rather than a celebration, when citizens who were frustrated with rates of taxation donned masks to conceal their identities and made their opinions known. Fun once again took over from political action and the parade became an annual fixture in town, alongside other events as part of a carnival festival. While there were some years in which the carnival did not take place – namely throughout both world wars – the Carnevale di Viareggio became a key part of the town’s annual calendar and only grew and grew throughout the second half of the 20th century onwards. Today, it is a major draw to this gorgeous city on the Tuscan Coast and a great reason to book a holiday rental in Viareggio during the month of February.

Villa Monte Bottigli is a perfect villa in Tuscany for anyone who wants to enjoy the typical and lovely landscape of rolling green hills of the region as well as to have easy access to the Tuscan Coast. The famous cities of Tuscany, such as Siena, Florence, Pisa, and more are to the other side of the region but are within day-trip distance so you can also experience those beloved destinations during your holiday in Tuscany at Villa Monte Bottigli but we would also understand if you didn’t want to go very far at all as it has all of the ingredients you could need for a dream vacation!