Archive for 'Events'

  

Wednesday, July 9, 2014
View of Piancastagnaio
Witness the entertaining ‘Befanate Befanotti’ festival in the town of Piancastagnaio on the 5th January! Groups of local men dress up in old rags called befanotti and dirty their faces to look like beggars.

They then go from house to house offering to sing a lively begging song in exchange for gifts like food or money. Afterwards the jolly men gather together in the main square to divide up their earnings and eat some food while they laugh and chatter together. This unusual tradition is great fun to watch!

Choose from a great range of vacation villa rentals in Radicofani, only eight kilometres from Piancastagnaio and enjoy a selection of exciting festivals that occur locally around this time.     Read More
Posted in: Events, February, January, Localities, Orcia Valley

  

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Festival in Impruneta
Spend a glorious vacation in Tuscany during the month of October where there are some lovely festivals and fairs to visit during the trip.

The fair of St. Luke in Impruneta is among one of the oldest livestock fairs in Europe and attracts hundreds of farmers and visitors alike. It takes place on the week around the 18th October. Learn about the cultural traditions and customs of the area and have fun browsing around the many stalls set up here during the fair event.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Food and Wine, October, Products & Specialities, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, July 4, 2014
Growing white truffle
If you’re planning a delightful vacation to Tuscany during the months of November or December then be sure to check out some of these incredible fairs and festivals! Stay in a charming villa rental in San Miniato where you can take part in the following food festival.

The ‘La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco’ which is the infamous white truffle fair in San Miniato attracts hundreds of visitors each year. It takes place across the last three weekends of November where tourists can indulge in a whole range of truffle related activities! San Miniato produces around 25% of Italy’s white truffles which has helped greatly to make it a prosperous town.     Read More
Posted in: Churches & Religious Buildings, December, Events, Food and Wine, November, Products & Specialities, Tourist Attractions

  

Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Circle slabs of pecorino
Travelling to Tuscany in September? Then check out some of the festivals below that take place during the glorious month of autumn! Stay in a villa in Pienza and be nearby to witness all the fun the following festival has to offer!

The ‘Cacio al Fuso’ takes place on the first Sunday of September in Pienza. This town is famous for producing some of the best pecorino cheese in Italy and visitors will get to try all the local samples if they visit during this fascinating festival. The main event during Cacio al Fuso is the exciting cheese rolling competition! Many locals bring their circle of cheese to a street in the town and attempt to roll it within a small target circle marked on the ground.     Read More
Posted in: Events, September

  

Tuesday, July 1, 2014
View of Lucca city
September in Tuscany is a magical time of year; this month is literally bursting with festivals and fairs for tourists to enjoy! Stay in a gorgeous luxury Tuscan villa with swimming pool which you can enjoy at your ease after a few days of festival exploration!

Why not check out the ‘Festa della Esaltazione della Santa Croce’ in Lucca city on 13th September.     Read More
Posted in: Events, Food and Wine, Products & Specialities, September, Tourist Attractions, Wineries & Breweries