Fellow cherry lovers who are planning on booking a villa in Tuscany this May (or any other May) will definitely want to make note of the town of Lari in the province of Pisa. Home to the delicious PGI cherry of Lari, this pretty walled medieval town, perched overlooking rolling Tuscan hills and surrounded by cypresses and lush greenery, is very typically Tuscan and utterly charming in its own right. However, come on the last two weekends of this month (May 25th to the 26th and May 31st to the 2nd of June) and you’ll not only be able to enjoy the beauty of the town but also sample her protected, famous cherries, and experience the celebrations!
Boasting a full program of events, the Cherry Festival in Lari is hosted across two weekends and includes a special market of food and wine products with the producers on hand to introduce visitors to the items, musical acts, and various other cultural events. In addition, of course, the main square is set up with endless stands full of baskets brimming with bright red cherries – the best way to get your hands on some if you have found a vacation rental in Pisa and are in the area at this time of the year.
In fact, if you are in the area at all throughout May and June, when the cherries are in season, they really are a must to sample, even if you can’t make it to the festival itself. With centuries of tradition, the cherries of Lari and the wider Pisan hills are famous throughout Italy and boast exceptionally sweet kinds and more unique examples among the 14 native varieties that are grown in this part of Tuscany. So, find your holiday rental in Pisa and be sure to stock up on the delicious cherries of Lari this summer!
