Archive for 'Water Sports'

  

Rafting
Those who are planning a trip to Tuscany and are looking to have an adventure while they're at it, they should be sure to find a vacation rental in Lucca and spend some time in the Val di Lima. Located in the heart of the beautiful Garfagnana area, between the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan Coast, the Val di Lima is home to some wicked torrents and is the place to go for hiking, exploring, rafting, kayaking, canyoning, and riverplay, an activity that sees adults and children to explore the area on foot and by swimming in and diving into the Cocciglia canyons. If you're looking to plan your own adventure in Val di Lima, these are the activities and companies that you need to know about...

1. Garfagnana Rafting

Located in Chifenti, near Borgo a Mozzano, Garfagnana Rafting offer guided canyoning in two different parts of the Val di Lima, trekking in sections of the Apuan Alps and Apennines, various rafting excursions, kayaking, and riverplay trips. There are four different rafting experiences including the Rafting Lungo, Rafting Classico, Rafting Soft, and Rafting & Zip-line packages. The Lungo lasts three hours and goes down four different sets of rapids, the Classico lasts an hour and a half and goes through four other sets of rapids, the Soft goes down two smaller sets of rapids and lasts an hour and a half, and the Zip-line is a package executed along with a trip to the respected zip-line of the nearby Vagliapark. For more detailed information and special requests, just contact them directly.     Read More

  

Surfing
After Sicily and Sardinia, the Tuscan Coast is one of the most popular parts of Italy for water sports and for good reason; there are beautiful beaches, great facilities, perfect waves and a range of locations that are suitable for people of all levels of competency. As we mentioned in the last post, Tuscany is a particularly good location for those interested in surfing so if you can't make it to Hawaii or California this year – or if you're looking for those surfing vibes with a Tuscan twist – just find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast.     Read More

  

Surfer
If you have planned a trip to Tuscany, you might be scheduling or lining up all sorts of outings. I mean, there is absolutely no shortage of things to see or do, is there? There are endless museums, galleries, churches, architectural gems, oddities, eateries and outdoor pursuits to check out. While there are lots of cultural treasures to be seen and while Tuscany is more well-known for these things, there is also a great wealth of more active pursuits to be enjoyed from hiking and cycling to diving and sailing.     Read More

  

Elba
Tuscany may not be famous for her coast – rather the food, wine and culture – and, yet, the Tuscan Coast is incredibly and undeniably beautiful all the same. The waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea are crystal clear and perfectly blue, the coastline is varied and protected, and the ocean floor is filled with a wide variety of different species of fish and other different underwater creatures as well as ancient shipwrecks and other oddities. It is a perfect place to indulge in a spot of diving so why not find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast and come explore this beautiful part of the world for yourself?     Read More

  

Diving
There are about 50 dive centers in Tuscany, located along the 270 kilometers of coastline between Livorno and Argentario, with 15 on the Island of Elba and 10 in Argentario and on the Island of Giglio. This stunning coastline and the seven islands of the Tuscan Archipelago are both beautiful and well-preserved and are perfect for diving. Discover the many different species of fish and other underwater creatures that inhabit the area, as well as the beauty, shape and oddities of the reefs, beaches and bays, all clearly visible through the crystal clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and largely protected Tuscan Coast. Just find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast and start exploring it for yourself.     Read More