Archive for 'Markets'

  

Pontremoli
If you are a fan of small towns off the beaten tourist track, hidden gems and endless surprises, Tuscany is the perfect town for you. It is full of charming, little-known towns that are authentic, peaceful and exceptionally pretty. Just find a villa rental in Tuscany and begin discovering its endless charms for yourself!

One of these lovely little towns is Pontremoli, one of the main villages of Lunigiana, located at the bottom of Tosco Emiliano Apennines. In the lush and wild part of northern Tuscany, it is far from queues, tacky souvenirs and the regular itineraries. Boasting a stunning natural setting, pretty town, rich history and culinary tradition, and a slow pace of life, it is an excellent place to spend a day soaking up the atmosphere of daily life in a real Tuscan town.     Read More

  

Watermelon
You've found your perfect holiday rental in Chianti and now you're looking to see what you can do in the area this August. There is, of course, no shortage of things too see or do in Chianti but we might recommend one rather interesting annual event that takes place in the charming town of Castellina in Chianti at the end of August each year: the Watermelon Festival, or Sagra del Cocomero.

Castellina in Chianti is a pretty town, perched on a hilltop, with sweeping views over the surrounding area. It is home to several noble palaces, a grand and large centuries-old castle, a beautiful church and charming cobbled streetscapes. Surrounded by dense woods populated by a rich variety of wild fauna and rolling vineyards, it boasts many great wineries and a delicious local cuisine.     Read More