The Orange Flag Award was an idea formed by the Italian Touring Club in 1998 with the aim of promoting tourism in lesser known places in Italy. Towns and villages must work hard to meet the terms of Orange Flag standards and after inspection, if successful; they can reap the awards of this glorious status! As of May 2013, Italy has been awarded 198 awards, of which 35 are located in Tuscany. These towns and villages have benefited greatly from the promotion the Orange Flag award gives them. A free pdf download of all these places can be found through this link.
Visitors wishing to stay in one of thirty five Orange Flag awarded towns in Tuscany have plenty of holiday rentals to choose from. In a previous article we have we have highlighted many of these quaint Orange Flag Award winning towns.
Visitors wishing to stay in one of thirty five Orange Flag awarded towns in Tuscany have plenty of holiday rentals to choose from. In a previous article we have we have highlighted many of these quaint Orange Flag Award winning towns.
Towns wishing to achieve the Orange Flag Award must work hard to update and maintain excellent tourism services, including preservation and easy accessibility to local tourist attractions, museums and other places of interest. They must fiercely preserve and promote the care of local nature reserves and natural scenery and provide a good signpost system in the area.
Hospitality is of course very important. Tourists should be greeted with a nice range of eateries and shops selling local produce and crafts. Many Orange Flag awarded towns host a great number of themed festivals throughout the year. Tourists adore these celebrations and the success of them goes a long way to help the maintenance or achievement of the award.
Hospitality is of course very important. Tourists should be greeted with a nice range of eateries and shops selling local produce and crafts. Many Orange Flag awarded towns host a great number of themed festivals throughout the year. Tourists adore these celebrations and the success of them goes a long way to help the maintenance or achievement of the award.
Orange Flag towns and villages have a common trait among them; their ancient buildings dating from Etruscan, Roman and Medieval times are beautifully preserved, they promote a strong sense of identity, they are extremely welcoming to visitors and they take huge pride in their culture and history. They often are surrounded by many interesting tourist attractions; they have a few interesting museums and tours around ancient buildings which provide extensive history of the town and surrounding area.
In mid October every year, many of Italy’s Orange Flag awarded towns and villages unite in a countrywide festival where visitors can enjoy taking part in guided tours, food tastings, exciting activities and enjoyable music and theatre events. Visit the Orange Flag website for more information on this thrilling event.
A tour around some of these scenic Orange Flag towns would truly enrich your next holiday experience in Tuscany!
In mid October every year, many of Italy’s Orange Flag awarded towns and villages unite in a countrywide festival where visitors can enjoy taking part in guided tours, food tastings, exciting activities and enjoyable music and theatre events. Visit the Orange Flag website for more information on this thrilling event.
A tour around some of these scenic Orange Flag towns would truly enrich your next holiday experience in Tuscany!
