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The Area Naturale Protetta di Interesse Locale del Monteferrato, or the Monteferrato Protected Area of Local Interest, is a stunning protected swathe of the Tuscan landscape that lies within the hilly-mountain system in the Florence-Prato-Pistoia plain. Named for the mountain complex of Monteferrato, it is a stunning area to hike, explore, get some fresh air and well and truly escape from daily life for a moment. If you have found a luxury villa in Florence or a holiday rental in Pistoia, it is a perfect place to go and spend a day of your vacation in Tuscany.     Read More

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If you are looking for things to do in and around Follonica, you might consider popping into MAGMA, the Museum of Cast Iron Arts of the Maremma, a rather unique and extraordinary attraction.

Once you have found a holiday rental in Follonica, just head to this former foundry, in which the history of this once integral local industry is unfolded in an interactive experience that captivates visitors. The museum was born from the desire to educate visitors “on the technological, artistic and human history of the steelworks of Follonica at the height of its production”.     Read More

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Tuscany is famous for her hearty, comforting cuisine. It is full of dishes to make you feel happy and full and, in particular, has a plentiful selection of seasonal meals that make use of delicious ingredients throughout the year. In Autumn and Winter, there are plenty of Tuscan dishes that are tasty, wholesome and ideal for warming you up as the weather gets colder.

Soups, especially, are always a good idea at this time of year and Tuscany has birthed quite a few excellent options but one of the most unique has to be Frantoiana Soup. Full of flavour and stuffed with lots of nutritious ingredients, it is ideal for getting cosy, staving off colds and getting into the festive spirit this Fall.     Read More

Cecina is a relatively small city of less than 30,000 people located in the Province of Livorno around 30km from the coastal city of Livorno and around 80km from Florence. While it has its cultural and historic attractions and plenty of charm, there is one thing that we think means you should pencil in a visit if you have found a vacation rental in Livorno and that's the city zoo.

Parco Gallorose, or Gallorose Park, is a wildlife centre and zoo in Cecina that began its life as a farm owned by a local family (and still is one run by the same family to this day to this day). In 1997, the family had the idea to turn the land into a park that protects and preserves local fauna and educates the people about it, and, in 2001, it was opened to the public.     Read More