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Why not make a trip out to the glorious island of Capraia off the coast of Tuscany on your next vacation here? This wild paradise was once home to an abundance of wild goats which earned it the name ‘Aegylon’ by the Greeks meaning ‘Land of the Goats’! This is the third biggest island in the Tuscan archipelago; Elba and Giglio are the biggest.

At only twenty km2 in size, visitors won’t have any accommodation to choose from here but they could stay in a beautiful vacation rental along the coast on the mainland in Livorno, around sixty kilometres away by boat so a visit to Capraia would make for an excellent day trip! Capraia Island is only 32 kilometres North West of Elba Island if you also wanted to include a visit to it in your touring plans.

Capraia Island was created by a volcano thousands of years ago and tourists can see a ridge that stretches across the entire island that is the scar of its birth. This rugged ridge is nearly 450metres high at some points. There’s a spectacular lake here filling an ancient crater that supports a colourful array of wildlife, including a dainty rare species of flowering water lily that floats along the edge of the lake.     Read More

On your next vacation to Tuscany, why not explore the delights to be found in the picturesque Val di Cornia, nestled between the provinces of Livorno and Grosetto. Situated along the coast between the sea and the hills, Val di Cornia hosts many exciting things for tourists to do and see.

There are some gorgeous holiday rentals in the town of Piombino and San Vincenzo that are located in the valley. Visitors are gifted with majestic views wherever they turn here, a natural world with a thriving wildlife!

Val di Cornia is nicknamed ‘Tuscany’s Garden’ because of the stunning beauty that blooms here. Enjoy some peaceful walking tours through the oak tree forests, olive groves, vineyards and meandering streams that exist in the practically undisturbed landscape of the valley's nature parks in Baratti and Populonia.     Read More

On the northern coast of Tuscany lies the scenic Porta Lake. Now a protected nature reserve, this glorious example of undisturbed beauty is a treat for the senses!

Porta Lake was once connected to Massaciuccoli Lake when this area of land was mainly marshland before a large draining system was introduced here to reclaim land for growing vegetation.

Those wishing to visit this peaceful paradise can stay in a holiday villa with excellent reviews in Forte dei Marmi. Porta Lake is home to a rare species of the heron bird, called a Bitten and an endangered butterfly called a Lycaena dispar.

It’s a perfectly peaceful haven for wildlife and is the ideal backdrop for some stunning photographs. Nature lovers will enjoy nestling somewhere out of sight around the lake with a pair of binoculars and just watching nature unfold. Perhaps they may catch a glimpse of some of these rare creatures!     Read More

Tuscany has many picturesque nature parks scattered all over the region that offer visitors a delightful selection of peaceful walking trails and views of scenic undisturbed nature. These are ideal places to visit for nature lovers and those who simply want to escape from the noise and the fast pace of modern life. Those wishing to stay near to one of these beautiful parks have lots of accommodation to choose from all over Tuscany but why not book a stay at one of many holiday villas in Livorno, close to the coastal park of Rimigliano where you can experience the best of the sea and the land.


While you’re on the coastline, why not book a boat ride out to the seven islands called the Tuscan archipelago which, together make up the largest natural marine park in Europe! They are a haven for wildlife and stunning naturally formed landscapes.     Read More