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Spend a delightful few hours touring around the prosperous town of Pontedera in Tuscany. Situated in the Arno Valley at the meeting of the River Era and the River Arno, Pontedera is set in an idyllic countryside, close to the scenic Braccini Lake.

It’s only twenty minutes’ drive or a fifteen minute train ride from Pisa and only 35 minutes’ drive from Florence.

Choose from some cosy villa rentals in Lavaiano, located only seven kilometres from Pontedera where you can relax and enjoy the scenery after your days of exploring the local area.

Art lovers would delight in a trip to the stunning Sculpture Park in the Chianti area of Tuscany during their next vacation here!

This haven of outdoor sculptures is tucked in the heart of the Chianti woodlands and can be reached by driving along an unpaved white winding road or walking through a scenic woodland path.

Stay in a charming villa in Chianti where you can visit this artistic haven as well as sampling the famous wines of the region.

The Chianti Sculpture Park is owned by a couple who invited artists and sculptures to pick a space here to create a work of their choice and what you see before you when you visit are these finished creations.

Visit the charming little village of Rocchette di Fazio in Tuscany which in the 2001 census has a miniscule population of only nineteen people! Situated on a cliff overlooking Albegna Valley, Rocchette di Fazio was named after Fazio Cacciaconti of Trequanda who lorded over a "Rocchetta" here which means ‘small castle’.

Book into a charming three bedroomed villa in Tuscany with your holiday group and enjoy exploring Tuscan gems such as Rocchette di Fazio!

There are several enchanting attractions here that still stand from the days when Rocchette di Fazio was a much more populated place.

Tucked into the scenic countryside between Florence and Siena is the medieval town of Barberino Val d’Elsa. Part of the Chianti wine making region, Barberino Val d’Elsa would be an excellent stop off on your exploration of the area. Stay in a luxury villa in the Chianti area where you can easily drive in a rented car to Barberino Val d’Elsa.

The well preserved town is elliptical in shape with two main streets crossing through its centre. There may not be any museums or particular tourist attractions but tourists are sure to enjoy walking through the Siena facing gate of the town and walk along Via Francesco da Barberino.

Pisa is a very popular tourist destination in Tuscany and rightly so! Tourists flock from all over the world to walk around the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli which contains the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo, Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery.

But if you’re staying in a villa rental in Pisa and want to explore the gems that lie close to the city then check out some of these wonderful towns.

Borgo a Mozzano is located 32 kilometres from Pisa and is the birthplace of a spooky legend surrounding the Devil’s Bridge built here!