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A town once enveloped by the cork forests that filled the hills around it, Suvereto is indeed a wonderful Orange Flag town to visit! This town is not only revered as a cultural hotspot thanks to its Orange Flag award, it’s also well known as being a loyal advocate of traditional Italian Slow Food and Slow Living traditions.

Also famous for its olive oil and wine, Suvereto is definitely a place to visit if you love your food and want to try exciting new flavours and recipes! Stay in a pretty vacation rental in Suvereto and experience a wonderful tourist experience

Visit the picturesque town of Sorano, a medieval hilltop settlement built from volcanic rock and overlooking the River Lente in Grosseto province. Born of Etruscan origins, Sorano is an interesting town with several interesting attractions to offer tourists.

Book your stay at a picturesque villa rental in Sorano and experience the many attractions available in the surrounding area.

Begin your day of discovery in Sorano by visiting the impressive Orsini castle. This 14th century fortress is considered a very important example of Renaissance military architecture at its finest. Walk around its two giant bastions, sealed with tall thick walls.

Set in the lovely Maremma area of Grosseto is the unusual town of Pitigliano. Nicknamed ‘Little Jerusalem’ for the large volume of Jewish inhabitants who once lived here, Pitigliano has strong ties with this race which is well documented for tourists to learn about on their visit here.

The Jewish community have been here so long that much of their culture has been woven through with Italian traditions. Visit the stunning 16th century synagogue and other interesting religious buildings in Pitigliano as well as quite a number of artisan shops and stalls.

Tucked into the province of Lucca in Tuscany is the charming little town of Borgo a Mozzano. This peaceful riverside town is most famous for the impressive arched bridge that crosses the River Serchio here. Known by two names, the first is Ponte della Maddalena which translates as the bridge of Mary Magdalene. The second name has a much darker association as it is called Ponte del Diavolo meaning Devil’s Bridge.

Stay in a delightful vacation rental in the Borgo a Mozzano area where you can explore all the attractions of this peaceful place.

Continuing from our first article describing some of Tuscany’s finest spa towns, here we will share with you even more of these thermal hotspots! Stay at a gorgeous holiday rental in Bagni di Lucca or close to Equi Terme, two famous spa towns in Tuscany or check out some of the following hot spots!

Why not embark on a trail of spa towns like Gambassi Terme which is situated close to the famous pilgrim route, Via Francigena. This became a popular spa town where pilgrims would stop off at to bathe and revive themselves after much weary travelling.