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Bibbona is a stunning town in the Livorno province of Tuscany tucked into the picturesque Val di Cecina. This popular seaside resort has four kilometres of white sandy beaches overlooking the pristine Tuscan coast.

Book into a beautiful villa in Mannaione, only a few kilometres from Bibbona where you can enjoy the many sights and attractions in this coastal part of Tuscany.

Tourists with a passion for nature would thoroughly enjoy a few days in Bibbona as right beside the town is a scenic network of forests and hilly walkways to explore. The stone paved historic town centre of Bibbona is beautifully preserved.     Read More

Florence, the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, is a wonderfully artistic and cultural city to visit on your holiday to Tuscany.

If you’re staying at a holiday rental in Florence for a few days and have seen a lot of the city’s attractions then why not rent a car and explore the many welcoming towns surrounding it?

Only ten kilometres outside of Florence is the popular tourist town of Fiesole. In fact you can admire a spectacular view of the city from here.

Tourists could explore the attractions in this welcoming hub before moving onto the next destination. Cortona lies further afield at ninety minutes’ drive away but it could still easily be visited on a day trip from Florence.     Read More

Visit the charming old town of San Miniato in Pisa which is built across three little hills. Not to be confused with San Miniato al Monte in Florence which is 40 kilometres in a north-east direction, this town was once situated along Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim path.

Book into a charming villa in Santa Croce Sull'arno which is only a short distance from San Miniato. Here you can easily explore San Miniato and other lovely communes in the area.

Situated in the lower Arno Valley, the medieval town of San Miniato is tucked right in the heart of Tuscany and showcases all that is authentic and appealing about this popular region.     Read More

Chianni is a stunning town in the Pisa province of Tuscany that lies about 35 kilometres outside of Pisa city. It is a little Tuscan gem, tucked into a sea of grape vines, chestnut woods and olive trees. Overlooking the scenic Valdera Valley, Chianni is located close to other towns of interest such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Pisa. It’s a beautifully preserved 12th century town with quaint little streets, well-kept houses and welcoming townsfolk.

Renting a villa in Chianni is easy and offers tourists a beautiful area to explore during their time here.     Read More