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Why not spend a few days of your next vacation to Tuscany exploring the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago.

Nicknamed as the seven jewels of Tuscany, the islands of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Montecristo, Gorgona, Pianosa and Giannutri are surrounded by crystal clear waters and teeming with excellent tourist attractions and wildlife.

Visitors wishing to base their stay close to this magnificent cluster of islands should book a stay a one of many holiday villas near Monte Argentario, with sea views along the coastline less than forty kilometres from Giglio Island by sea.

These entire islands make up the largest natural marine park in Europe and are highly protected nature reserves that protect the stunning landscape, animal and plant life here. Visit Elba Island and the areas of Porto Azzurro and Portoferraio here where there’s plenty to do and see.

Tuscany has many picturesque nature parks scattered all over the region that offer visitors a delightful selection of peaceful walking trails and views of scenic undisturbed nature. These are ideal places to visit for nature lovers and those who simply want to escape from the noise and the fast pace of modern life. Those wishing to stay near to one of these beautiful parks have lots of accommodation to choose from all over Tuscany but why not book a stay at one of many holiday villas in Livorno, close to the coastal park of Rimigliano where you can experience the best of the sea and the land.


While you’re on the coastline, why not book a boat ride out to the seven islands called the Tuscan archipelago which, together make up the largest natural marine park in Europe! They are a haven for wildlife and stunning naturally formed landscapes.

Visit the small grim Strozzavolpe castle near Poggibonsi in the province of Siena in Tuscany and learn about the huge array of eerie myths and legends that envelop it! Visitors wishing to stay in the Poggibonsi area for a few days have a fine selection of great holiday rentals available to them.

There are tales of countless ghosts that haunt the walls of this thousand year old castle but two in particular stand out. One is the story of when the castle was being constructed. A wild animal, described as looking like a huge fox or wolf is said to have terrorised the builders and the castle owner, called Bonifacio.

He was outraged that this creature was causing such a disruption and planned to get his revenge. He strangled the creature with a rope and buried its body within the foundations of the castle. It’s believed that the castle got its name from this grisly tale as it's called Strozzavolpe and the Italian translation of fox is ‘volpe’. Many locals have claimed to have heard the howling of this doomed creature at night as it seeks revenge on Bonifacio for killing it.

Wondering where to take your kids this summer? Why not bring them to Tuscany where there’s so many fun things for kids to do! What child doesn’t love a holiday by the seaside where they can splash all day in the water and make big sandcastles!

For those families that want to base their vacation close to the sea, why not book a beautiful villa on the tuscan coast in seaside areas like Versilia or Follonica where they would be close to lots of amenities and exhilarating endevours.




The kids will thrill at all the activities that are available along the Tuscan coast including: Volleyball, ping pong, surfing, snorkelling lessons and sea kayaking! In the summer, these coastal towns frequently host lively festivals that include entertaining street performances, theatre, music, dancing and much more! There’s a superb summer celebration held annually in the town of Pietrasanta where there are lots of activities for children to enjoy at Parco del Divertimento Intelligente!

If you’re passing through the province of Lucca during your tours of Tuscany, you may learn of the mystical legend of a beautiful woman called Lucida Mansi. Visitors have plenty of exquisite vacation rentals in the Lucca area to rest in for a few days. Here they can learn all about this exciting tale as well as engaging in other interesting things to do and see in the towns and villages around Lucca.

Lucida Mansi was young and by far the fairest in the land; men all over adored her beauty and desired to be with her. It was widely rumoured that she had secretly murdered her husband to lead a wealthy life full of lavish parties dressed in the finest clothes and jewels, paid for with her newly acquired inheritance.

She used her attractiveness to seduce many men and loved herself so much that she demanded to be constantly surrounded by mirrors to admire her prettiness. It’s said that she even had a small mirror in her prayer book and one above her bed to ensure she always had her reflection staring back at her.