Archive for 'Activities'

Why not take off like a bird from the top of Monte San Guiliano on the border between the provinces of Pisa and Lucca and soar through the air on a tandem paraglide gazing at the spectacular view of the Tuscan landscape? Why not stay in a gorgeous holiday villa in Lucca or Pisa, many with breathtaking views of the colourful Tuscan countryside!

Your paragliding journey begins on this mountain top at a height of 550ft above sea level and from there you will swiftly sail through the skies in glorious motion. During ideal weather conditions you can expect that the tandem paraglide to rise as high as 2,400ft!

Believe it or not, this is one of the safest extreme air sports there is as all equipment has been rigorously tried and tested and is perfectly designed to fly like birds do; using thermal updrafts and winds to propel movement in different directions. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’ll never forget!     Read More

If you enjoy going below the water surface to the marine world below then Tuscany has everything to satisfy your scuba diving and snorkelling needs! There is a wealth of fantastic villa rentals along the Tuscan coast for those who'd like to spend their holiday close to the sea.

Scuba diving and snorkelling have grown immensely in popularity over the past number of years; Tuscany alone has over fifty dive centres located around Livorno, including fifteen on Elba Island, ten in Argentario and Giglio Island.

In fact, Giglio Island is considered to be the most popular scuba diving spot in all of the Mediterranean!

Beginners have an abundance of lessons available from schools located all over the places mentioned above, and for those who don’t require tuition, there are plenty of water sport shops that rent the required equipment at a reasonable price.     Read More

If you enjoy high speed extreme water sports then you'll love what an adventure holiday in Tuscany has in store for you. Choose from a great range of adrenaline fuelled water activities like Windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, hydro-speeding, white water rafting and much more!

For those wishing to base their holiday engaging in thrilling activities such as these, there is a fine selection of luxury villas along the Tuscan coastline and popular lake resorts that have all the facilities one could possibly need.

Hit the waves with some exhilarating surfing, wind surfing or kite surfing lessons along the best windy beaches at Viareggio or along the Livorno coastline. Feel the thrill of harnessing the power of wind and waves for your enjoyment by booking some lessons from the many surf schools available or renting equipment from water sport shops.     Read More

If you enjoy mountain climbing but want to take it to the next level then why not try an extreme sport called canyoning that available right here in Tuscany! It’s a stimulating activity that involves travelling through canyons and gorges by climbing, abseiling, jumping, walking and even swimming!

The most popular place to engage in this sport is at Garfagnana which is based on the River Serchio between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. Those wishing to stay here for a few days have a wonderful choice of villa rentals in Bagni di Lucca and Barga, two gorgeous towns in the area.     Read More